Sarina
30 aprile 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Sarina is in the start of the cane growing area of North Queensland. The triumphs and mistakes are well shown with the biggest mistake of all on huge display. Buffy the cane toad represents what canLeggi altro
Wintermoon Festival.
2 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
As you all know, what happens at Wintermoon stays at Wintermoon. I can't possibly break 25 years of tradition, so if you want to experience one of the best festivals anywhere, you will have to buy aLeggi altro
Camping at Lake Proserpine
5 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Lake Proserpine is quite a spectacular spot. We can stay here for up to 72 hours. This morning we woke up to a mist covered lake with the most spectacular views you could wish to see. YesterdayLeggi altro
Lake Proserpine
7 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We have camped here for two nights. It is a very pleasant and quiet place through the week but I was told by the cleaners it gets very hectic over weekends.
This morning there are many small birds inLeggi altro
Camp Kanga
7 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Camp Kanga is only a couple of kays down Crystal Brook road from the Peter Faust dam. It is nicely kept and turns out it is run by Lions clubs. During the year there are many school excursions to hereLeggi altro
Proserpine River
8 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Running beside camp Kanga is the headwaters of the Proserpine River. Here it is a burbling brook not more than 30m wide. This morning we made our way to the river to take a look.
There were quite aLeggi altro
Glen Erin Farm Stay
9 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
3 days at this nice farmstay. The grounds are nicely mowed and there are not a lot of campers.
Flagstaff Hill, Bowen
10 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
An excellent vantage to view Bowen. We took a walk along a rough unkempt walking track for more great views out to sea then back towards the harbour.
Kings Beach South, Bowen.
10 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Just north from Flagstaff Hill is the southern end of Kings Beach. It is quite an interesting view from here, seeing the lighthouse from the same elevation as the ships would. Hopefully they won't seeLeggi altro
Muller's Lagoon Park, Bowen.
10 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
In the middle of the town is Muller Lagoon. A project to handle recycled water, this is an area with lots of birds and turtles. It seems someone must feed them because as we walked along dozens poppedLeggi altro
Brisk Bay
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Looking south to Poole Reef and North to Brisk Bay. It is permitted to drive along this beach.
North Brisk Bay
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We found a dirt track a bit north of the Brisk bay township and drove in carefully until we were nearly at the shoreline. A tidal creek with a fairly clear bank went off into a dense stand ofLeggi altro
Bowen Jetty
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
The old jetty was completed in 1866. Built to make unloading of supplies less dangerous and more efficient for the day. Ships anchored well off the shore and transferred their load to and from draysLeggi altro
Horseshoe Bay
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
This is a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Very pretty scenery.
Rose Bay
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Another quite small area well worth a look.
North Queens Beach, mouth of Don River.
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
This is as far north as we can go via Bowen shores. To get any further north we would need to head up the highway. That's a tomorrow journey. For now we will return to town and check out a few of theLeggi altro
Bowen Reservoir Lookout
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
A fantastic mural on the water reservoir tanks. It is indeed very challenging to get good photos. Luckily the area has been mowed but some detail is impossible to capture.
There is a very good viewLeggi altro
The Art of Bowen Murals
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
There are many fabulous murals to be enjoyed around Bowen main streets. They would be best enjoyed walking around for the most part but we were running out of time. It became a drive/walk/photograph.Leggi altro
Last Night at Glen Erin.
11 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
This is our last night here. We had a huge day at Brisk Bay and around Bowen. There is quite a bit to do and we reckon a revisit might be needed in the future. Many more walks around the places weLeggi altro
Charlie's Hill WW2 site
12 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Charlie's Hill was the site of an advance warning radar station. The very thick walled igloo bunkers are still largely intact but the wood is nearly all gone. Evidence of comms towers, radar supportsLeggi altro
Horseshoe Lagoon Bird Hide
12 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A bit south of Giru is the bird hide. Normally this area has a lot of birds, but with the recent rain birds have scattered quite a lot. There were still a few around though.
Castle Hill by Night, Townsville.
13 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Castle Hill is an awesome vantage point to view the city of Townsville by Night. There are several vantage points to the side of the car parks that offer fairly decent views.
As usual, the best viewsLeggi altro
Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island
14 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Story Soon!
Magnetic Island, Queensland
14 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Magnetic Island is only a few kilometres off the coast at Townsville. A short 20minute ferry ride and you are teleported to this island paradise. There are lots of walks, eating places, coffee shops,Leggi altro
Payets Tower
15 maggio 2021, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
This morning we are up and moving very early, headed for the Townsville common. There are supposed to be about 360 different bird species there.
Surprise! The road has been graded yesterday. It's aLeggi altro