February 2023

Australia, The Gold Coast

With about 36 hours to spare before saying goodbye to the "Land Downunder", I get a rental car a set out on a brief adventure around "The Gold Coast" Read more

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February 7, 2023
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 4:25 PM
- Altitude: Sea level
- Australia Brisbane Road -27.286385, 153.18414627°17’11” S 153°11’3” E
Arriving Brisbane Airport
February 7, 2023 in Australia
Inbound from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea provides nice views of the coast line and the port of Brisbane
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM
- Altitude: 20 ft
- Australia Zion Hill -27.411667, 153.07527°24’42” S 153°4’30” E
What A Deal...
February 7, 2023 in Australia
For less than $30 per day I have the freedom of a set of wheels...just have to remember to stay on the "Left" right side of the road.
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:10 PM
- Altitude: 72 ft
- Australia South Brisbane Reach -27.47, 153.02166727°28’12” S 153°1’18” E
Rush Hour...
February 7, 2023 in Australia
Heading South thru downtown Brisbane I encounter some traffic congestion but it's not long before I'm clocking 100kmh.. then 110kmh.. a relatively quick drive to the coast.
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7:25 PM
- Altitude: 39 ft
- Australia Miami -28.078333, 153.44833328°4’42” S 153°26’54” E
Full Moon Rising
February 7, 2023 in Australia
A nice welcome to... The Gold Coast.
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- Day 1
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 8:55 PM
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Australia North Nobby -28.06, 153.43833328°3’36” S 153°26’18” E
Delicious Dinner
February 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
A Lamb Burger with Local Brew....
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:15 AM
- ☁️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 43 ft
- Australia Mermaid Beach -28.05, 153.43666728°3’0” S 153°26’12” E
Camden Motor Inn
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
A nice stay minutes from the beach. About $80 per night.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:30 AM
- Altitude: 46 ft
- Australia Miami Beach -28.071667, 153.44666728°4’18” S 153°26’48” E
Mick Schamburg Park
February 8, 2023 in Australia
Nice views of the beach coast line.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:40 AM
- Altitude: 82 ft
- Australia Miami Beach -28.071667, 153.44528°4’18” S 153°26’42” E
Mick Schaumburg Park
February 8, 2023 in Australia
The truly local park residents.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:45 AM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 46 ft
- Australia Miami Beach -28.071667, 153.44666728°4’18” S 153°26’48” E
North And South Views
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
From Mick Schaumburg Park.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 8:55 AM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 33 ft
- Australia Miami Beach -28.073333, 153.44528°4’24” S 153°26’42” E
A Pleasant Surprise
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
An Aldi.. which is known for reasonable grocery prices. Time to load up with "Road Trip Snacks".
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:30 AM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 66 ft
- Australia Burleigh Head National Park -28.09, 153.45833328°5’24” S 153°27’30” E
Burleigh Head National Park
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
A beach front park with nice shade trails that hold a part of the area's history.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:40 AM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: 56 ft
- Australia Burleigh Head National Park -28.093333, 153.4628°5’36” S 153°27’36” E
Hiking The Trail
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Several trail circuits gives you an idea of the diversity here.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:48 AM
- ☁️ 73 °F
- Altitude: 256 ft
- Australia Burleigh Head National Park -28.091667, 153.45833328°5’30” S 153°27’30” E
The Tree Of Heaven
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
White Siris found in Burleigh National Park.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM
- ☁️ 75 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- Australia Burleigh Beach -28.08916, 153.45811728°5’21” S 153°27’29” E
Surf's Up....
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Conditions here are right for the patient ones who want to ride the waves.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 11:40 AM
- Altitude: 125 ft
- Australia Upper Currumbin -28.204992, 153.39602728°12’18” S 153°23’46” E
Currumbin Rock Pools
February 8, 2023 in Australia
A beautiful drive thru Currumbin Valley where post road signs tell you to slow because of Koalas in the area will bring you to this local sun and swim spot.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1:25 PM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 1,043 ft
- Australia Tomewin Conservation Park -28.24, 153.37666328°14’24” S 153°22’36” E
New South Wales
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
The countryside a beautiful drive.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1:40 PM
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- Australia Bean Tree Crossing -28.315, 153.2828°18’54” S 153°16’48” E
Bucks Farm Country Store
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Very cool country store with lots of local items for sale including fresh veggies, hot pies and ice cream.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1:50 PM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- Australia Bean Tree Crossing -28.315, 153.2828°18’54” S 153°16’48” E
Finger Lime...
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
And Buddha's Hand that has an interesting shape and medicinal uses.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1:50 PM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- Australia Bean Tree Crossing -28.315, 153.2828°18’54” S 153°16’48” E
The Best Part...
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Passion Fruit and Macadamia Nut.. Topped with a Finger Lime.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1:55 PM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 112 ft
- Australia Bean Tree Crossing -28.315, 153.2828°18’54” S 153°16’48” E
I Guess...
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
"BIG FOOT" is a world traveler too.. just watch out for his droppings..
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:15 PM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 1,322 ft
- Australia Numinbah Gap -28.263333, 153.23666728°15’48” S 153°14’12” E
More Beautiful
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Countryside covered in green...
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 1,040 ft
- Australia Kennedy Lookout -28.23, 153.24166728°13’48” S 153°14’30” E
Spring National Park
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
An easy drive from the Gold Coast that's worth the adventure.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:40 PM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 968 ft
- Australia Kennedy Lookout -28.23, 153.24333328°13’48” S 153°14’36” E
Natural Bridge Hike
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
A 400m circuit that's relaxing and easy to walk with enjoyable views.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:42 PM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 968 ft
- Australia Kennedy Lookout -28.23, 153.24333328°13’48” S 153°14’36” E
Natural Bridge Lunch
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Delicious Steak and Chili Pie from Bucks Farm.
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- Day 2
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 2:43 PM
- ☁️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 968 ft
- Australia Kennedy Lookout -28.23, 153.24333328°13’48” S 153°14’36” E
Natural Bridge Cave
February 8, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Home of unique bats that are an important part of the ecosystem here.
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