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Normanton Queensland Australia

Birds at Normanton Queensland Australia Normanton Unusual and fascinating town near the coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Normanton is a genuinely delightful town with an excess of old world charm. Located 712 km west of Cairns and 681 km west of Townsville it started life as a port for the Gulf of Carpentaria’s cattleContinue reading “Normanton Queensland Australia”

St Lawrence Queensland Australia

St Lawrence Queensland Australia http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladymaggic/sets/72157624574525026/ St Lawrence Tiny township between Rockhampton and Mackay. Located 823 km north of Brisbane St Lawrence is a tiny, insignificant town which through some accident of history and location has managed to survive although it has outlived its usefulness. It sprawls around the railway line and, to the casual observer,Continue reading “St Lawrence Queensland Australia”

Wongaling Beach Queensland Australia

Wongaling Beach south of Mission Beach Queensland Australia Mission Beach is a natural mid way point between Townsville and Cairns. Mission Beach is made up of four beach villages linked by 14 kilometres of wide golden beach, a perfect base to relax and explore this unspoilt natural environment. A blend of sophisticated eateries, boutiques andContinue reading “Wongaling Beach Queensland Australia”

Mission Beach…Tam O’Shanter National Park Queensland Australia

Mission Beach.. Tam O’Shanter National Park..Djuru National Park http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/djiru/index.html The Traditional Owners of Djiru National Park, the Djiru Aboriginal people, welcome you to their country and ask that you respect their special place. Location Eight kilometres west of the town of Mission Beach This park protects some of the last remaining lowland rainforest in theContinue reading “Mission Beach…Tam O’Shanter National Park Queensland Australia”

Karumba Queensland

Karumba Queensland Australia http://www.smh.com.au/news/Queensland/Karumba/2005/02/17/1108500203462.html Karumba (including Sweers Island) The major fishing port on the Gulf of Carpentaria. Located on the banks of the Norman River 69 km from Normanton and 443 km north of Cloncurry, Karumba is a fishing town. It is nothing more than a port, a few shops, a pub, a lot ofContinue reading “Karumba Queensland”

Cania Gorge Queensland Australia

Cania Gorge Queensland http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/parks/cania-gorge/about.html 1. Picnic area circuit—300 m return (Allow about 20 minutes) Class 3 This short walk can be started from either end of the picnic area. The track runs beside Three Moon Creek, allowing views of the sandstone cliffs and surrounding eucalypt woodland. 2. Dripping Rock and The Overhang—3.2 km return (AllowContinue reading “Cania Gorge Queensland Australia”

Lamb Island Queensland

http://lambisland.com/ Lamb Island is one of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands – a group of four islands (Russell, Macleay, Lamb and Karragarra) basking in the lee of North Stradbroke Island just over an hour’s all-up travelling time from Brisbane CBD. Surrounded by the tranquil waters of Moreton Bay, these islands are arguably the last unspoiltContinue reading “Lamb Island Queensland”

Flooded Gympie, Maryborough and Queensland

The rains poured down from Tweed Heads through to Maryborough. I stayed overnight at Stotts Island, but fully expected the rains to continue, so packed up the wet van, and drove off at sunrise. At Gympie, the Bruce Highway was blocked at Kybong, but when I went through at 7am, the waters were down butContinue reading “Flooded Gympie, Maryborough and Queensland”