Category Archives: Birdlife
Exmouth!
We escaped! After an amazingly mild winter so far in Perth, suddenly the Bureau of Meteorology site predicted cold and wet weather so we packed up the caravan and drove due NORTH in search of the sun… Spent some time with Michele and her Mum Audrey in Geraldton. We had one good day of weatherContinue reading “Exmouth!”
Esperance and the South Coast
Rather than heading directly west to Perth and to continue our coastal trek, we turned south at Norseman as we were keen to explore the southern coast of WA. First stop was Esperance where we stayed at the Pink Lake Caravan Park. The lake is not even vaguely pink – don’t ask! This is aContinue reading “Esperance and the South Coast”
Back in the West
As we all know ‘the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry’! Our plan was to head west from Clare to catch the Wallaroo to Cowell ferry… Only to find that it is suspended due to a downturn in traffic and the SA economy generally. So sad as it’s a great wayContinue reading “Back in the West”
Great Ocean Road
One of the experiences we have most been looking forward to on this trip was the famous Great Ocean Road… and it really lived up to our expectations! First though we caught the ferry across Port Phillip Bay from Sorrento to Queenscliff to catch up with old friends in Geelong for a few days. KathyContinue reading “Great Ocean Road”
The Sunshine Coast & Brisbane area
Our base camp at Mooloolaba Beach Holiday Park was great for exploring the Sunshine Coast…. walking distance to excellent shops – loved Think Pinq! plus the beach, marina and the Surf Life Saving Club for sundowners or lunch with friends Shauna and Allan. Two great day trips stand out; firstly our drive north along theContinue reading “The Sunshine Coast & Brisbane area”
Tracking South – leaving the tropical wet rainforest
We are finally moving south – but slowly so that the cooler temperatures don’t shock us too much! First top was Cardwell. Our memories of lunching on beautiful fresh mud crab sandwiches in a local cafe were dashed as they had closed down. We did try the new outfit (complete with a large crab onContinue reading “Tracking South – leaving the tropical wet rainforest”
Wildlife Photography Workshop – Malanda FNQ
I recently saw a pamphlet at the Malanda Dairy café and gallery advertising a weekend wild life photography workshop with Steve Parish and Martin Willis. I have admired Steve’s work over a number of years – I’ve always thought of him as the ‘calendar bloke’. Martin’s work is on display in the gallery and IContinue reading “Wildlife Photography Workshop – Malanda FNQ”
Innisfail
We moved 84 kms south from Cairns to Innisfail as this is a good central location to explore interesting local spots. Our last visit here was shortly after Cyclone Larry in 2006, which had a devastating impact on the town and the the many crops grown in this region – you may remember whenContinue reading “Innisfail”
More FNQ…
In our last post, the peacocks and bats in the tree above our caravan were making life difficult. All was resolved when a large goanna (aka barnie or perentie) took up residence in the tree, and apparently under our van when we were out. All arguments ceased – the male peacock still slept there eachContinue reading “More FNQ…”
2020 Travels 