A Muster is when cattle that have been left to freely graze on a station property, are rounded up, or collected, usually for resale. Properties called Stations, can range to over 23,000 sq. kms in size, which is the size of Anna Creek in SA which is the largest property in Australia. This muster tookContinue reading “Cattle Muster Normanton Queensland”
Monthly Archives: April 2022
Stradbroke Sands
The cruise boat went from Macleay Island to Calypso Bay and back past Stradbroke Island. The sands have shown remarkable erosion and the roots of the trees and almost entirely visible as they hang down the sandstone cliffs. Some trees have slid down the sand but are still hanging on precariously along the edge. .Continue reading “Stradbroke Sands”
Macleay Island Jetty
Macleay Island Jetty is such an interesting place to just stay a while. You can view the sunrise and the sunset from the Boat Ramp and look across to Karragarra Island and the heads… From here you can see the heads of both the islands… If you walk to the end, you can climb upContinue reading “Macleay Island Jetty”
Lady Caroline Boat Trip
Along with 9 others, the Lady Caroline motored to Calypso Bay for refuelling, then onto Harrigan’s Place for lunch. We had 95 Minutes at Harrigan’s but the meal took so long that we had to leave just after we had eaten. My $15 lunch special was first forgotten, then came to me dried out. IContinue reading “Lady Caroline Boat Trip”
April Full Moon
I went to visit a friend with a waterfront view overlooking Perulpa Bay facing East, all prepared for the moonrise of the Easter Moon of 2022 on Macleay Island. Alas, the weather was not co-operating and the sky was covered in cloud. Patiently we waited, until, there was a glimmer of moon, a bare slice,Continue reading “April Full Moon”
Lucas Passage Mackay Island
Macleay Island is an island located in Moreton Bay, South East Queensland … Perulpa Island is a small attached to Macleay Island by a causeway. Corroboree Place is across the Lucas Passage which is the waterway between Macleay Island, Lamb Island and Stradbroke Island. Lucas Passage is a marine channel in Queensland. Lucas Passage is situated nearby to Lamb Island,Continue reading “Lucas Passage Mackay Island”
Pat’s Park at Low Tide
Pats Park, Beelong Street Macleay Island, Queensland Lovely park on Macleay island, used by the locals for picnics and swimming. Looks out over towards North Stradbroke island. The annual Dawn Service is held at this location by the local RSL Club. The swimming Area is also adjacent to where you can park your canoe or craft and enjoy aContinue reading “Pat’s Park at Low Tide”
Bernie’s Market Macleay Island
Bernie’s Market. Bernie’s Market … Where, 26 Russell Terrace, Macleay Island … Artisan market, hand made, hand crafted, home grown Bernie’s Market and Social and involve specifically island made goods, produce and artworks providing a great place to meet friends, relax, enjoy the adjacent community library, have a ‘real’ coffee and some great cakes and BBQ delights. These are toContinue reading “Bernie’s Market Macleay Island”
Sculptor Macleay Island
Ted Upton Sculptor Antarctic seas and ice, the Great Barrier Reef, woodland and forest trees from Victoria to Queensland can all be seen to influence my work. Marine and native wildlife also play a part. The reason I mainly use wood is that it feels alive; it is not inert. As you work you canContinue reading “Sculptor Macleay Island”
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