Great for walk, so scenic. But take your chances with crocodiles, not! Local advice, do not swim here. There were some hardy souls, and kite-surfers who braved the conditions. Or their ignorance was their bliss. Looking north on Four Mile Beach. It is an interesting scenario on these beaches. So…

The beautiful rainforest area of far north Queensland. If you are near Cairns, best to do the Sky Rail trip up to and back from the lovely village of Kuranda. If you do, you will be rewarded by some of these views. And this is Winter! Such a contrast even…

Sunset at the “Ridge” in NW NSW. The sun is there in the sky, until it isn’t. Life as we know it is present, until it isn’t. An aunt, forever in our lives, till she isn’t. Maybe, like the sun that sets yet its profound influence on us earthlings does…

Sunrise at Rainbow Beach, SE Queensland, Australia. About 90 minutes drive north from the Sunshine Coast in SE Queensland, you can visit the areas of Rainbow Beach, and back around the inlet to its west, Tin Can Bay. You can also drive along the beach from the north side of…

The inlet at 1770 looking toward the caravan park. A great place for a swim, safe and the water is warm. And access to the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. What a contrast after a week on the road through the Australian outback. 1770 sunset. Never disappoints. The…

Rubyvale and the local lookout. Many ancient volcanoes in the distant view, given their involvement in the genesis of local gems, mainly sapphires. Mineshaft in Rubyvale. in pursuit of sapphires. Local terrain and house near Rubyvale. In the great flood of Noah, when it rained for 40 days and 40…

Tambo Teddies. Shop closed this Sunday, alas, but the teddies are just great. Nice cafe next door for a stopover. Tambo a friendly and safe town. About 200km from Charleville to the south. Next stop Blackall. Famous for the black stump and historical wool processing. About 300km from Charleville to…

Augathella. The town of murals. Leaving Charleville and heading north to Longreach, we encounter this small town some 80km or so up the road. Some nice murals as shown here. Town water supplied from the great artesian basin. Also know for the meat ants (beware) in this district. And bushrangers…

Charleville. About 750 km west of Brisbane, Australia. A gateway to the true Australian outback. Wow! So on the road again. Hoping you too can do the same soon, if you have been in lock-down, or busy working. So nice to get away from the big cities, or just the…

Caloundra, Sunshine Coast, Qld. Looking south to Bribie Island. A new perspective. On a beautiful day. Seeing your coastal and hinterland neighbourhood from the skies. Thanks to a wonderful family for the free ride. Enjoy the pictures as I enjoyed the magnificent views and contrasts, of land, sea, home and…