http://www.wildlife.org.au/news/2013/batty.html http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/child-in-brisbane-hospital-critically-ill-with-australian-bat-lyssavirus/story-e6freoof-1226578604971 On the hour-long trip upriver, passengers can listen to an expert commentary on the Brisbane river, flying fox habits and other fascinating wildlife facts. Watch the landmarks slide past as you cruise at a leisurely pace through the ever-changing riverscape. The boat pauses just before sunset at Indooroopilly Island, historically the summer homeContinue reading “Bats in Brisbane….Batty Tours Brisbane River”
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Jacaranda Season Redland Bay
Jacaranda is a genus of 49 species of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central America, South America, Cuba, Hispaniola , Jamaica and the Bahamas.[1] It has been planted widely in Asia, especially in Nepal. It has been introduced to most tropical and subtropical regions The name isContinue reading “Jacaranda Season Redland Bay”
Oktoberfest Brisbane 2014
There is a train that takes you right to the Brisbane Showgrounds..the venue of Oktoberfest. Ladies, put those finishing touches to your Dirndln and brush up on your Oktoberfest knowledge – competition is hotting-up for the coveted title of Miss Oktoberfest Brisbane 2014! Prestige, glamour and prizes await the winner chosen from the bevies ofContinue reading “Oktoberfest Brisbane 2014”
Bay Island Bloomers…Russell Island
Bay Island Boomers…Russell Island. Peter Battle from RSL Patti was our guest Singer Mavis serves the morning tea Rita and Mary singing Next Meeting November 12 at Russell island. All welcome
Maritime Museum at Southbank
http://www.maritimemuseum.com.au/ Lighthouses and navigational beacons are built on solid ground, even those in shipping channels. The Light Ship evolved from the need for a beacon to be located on the edge of shoal waters where it was impossible to construct a permanent structure. Two such vessels were located off the Queensland coast, one off SandyContinue reading “Maritime Museum at Southbank”
Maritime Museum at Southbank…Howard Smith and his yacht,’ Happy’ built by Benford
http://www.maritimemuseum.com.au/ John Guzzwell made yachting history when he sailed back into Victoria, B.C., in 1959 aboard Trekka. He had set a record for the smallest boat on a solo circumnavigation that stood for many years. In recent years several sailors have set out to break his record and at least one has succeeded. The amazingContinue reading “Maritime Museum at Southbank…Howard Smith and his yacht,’ Happy’ built by Benford”
Brisbane from 71st Floor Of Meriton Apartments Herschell Street
Anzac Square Brisbane
ANZAC Square is a heritage-listed town square located between Ann Street and Adelaide Street (opposite Post Office Square), in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is a state memorial to the men and women who participated in overseas armed service and is named in honour of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANZAC_Square,_Brisbane ANZAC Square containsContinue reading “Anzac Square Brisbane”
Day at Stradbroke Island…Cleveland to Dulwich by bus and Ferry
A free bus leaves Cleveland Station 20 minutes before the ferry leaves for Dunwich on North Stradbroke Island. Ferries leave every hour starting from 4.55am weekdays and 6.55am weekends. The last ferry leaves Dunwich at 7.55pm during the week and 6.55 pm during the weekend..gives you plenty of time to spend a day on theContinue reading “Day at Stradbroke Island…Cleveland to Dulwich by bus and Ferry”
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