https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/storm-complex-takes-2000-km-journey-across-australia/535774 Satellites, lightning sensors and phone cameras have captured the epic journey of a thunderstorm complex that produced around 1 million lightning strikes across nearly 2,000 km of the Australian outback. A small set of thunderstorms developed over the Simpson Desert on Sunday morning as a low pressure trough passed through central Australia. At 11amContinue reading “storm travels 2000km across Australia”
Category Archives: Queensland
Toogoolwah Queensland
Toogoolawah is a rural town and locality in the Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Toogoolawah had a population of 1,279 people. Toogoolawah is in South East Queensland. Toogoolawah is a centre for gliding and parachuting and in the past the centre of a dairying industry. The district was originally known as Cressbrook after the Cressbrook Station operated by James Henry McConnel. TheContinue reading “Toogoolwah Queensland”
Mt Perry Queensland
Mount Perry settlement began in the late 1840s with the taking up of large sheep grazing stations, mining activity began in the 1860s and the discovery of rich copper deposits led to a mining boom. Today there is still mining activity in the town. Mount Perry is a small town and locality in the NorthContinue reading “Mt Perry Queensland”
Sunset Burrum Heads
The following table shows the sunrise time, sunset time, and length of day in Burrum Heads, QLD for the entire year of 2021. The shortest and the longest days in Burrum Heads, Queensland are 2021-06-16 (10 hours 34 minutes) and 2021-12-19 (13 hours 43 minutes), respectively http://www.australiaab.com/sun/29212652 Sun path refers to the daily and seasonal arc-like path that theContinue reading “Sunset Burrum Heads”
Boolboonda Tunnel Queensland
Boolboonda Tunnel is an abandoned heritage-listed railway tunnel at Tunnel Road, Boolboonda, Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. The tunnel is 192 metres in length making it the longest unsupported man-made tunnel in Queensland. Its construction represented an important engineering feat for rail transport in Queensland. It was built from 1881 to 1884 by O’Rourke & McSharry. It is also known as Boolboonda Railway TunnelContinue reading “Boolboonda Tunnel Queensland”
Canungra Queensland
I was travelling from the gold Coast inland and saw Canungra on the map. I called the Showgrounds and booked in there for an overnight stay. I liked it so much I stayed a few days camping beside a tree just below the facilities which were an easy walk in the dark. There are poweredContinue reading “Canungra Queensland”
Glasshouse Mountains
The Glass House Mountains are a cluster of thirteen hills that rise abruptly from the coastal plain on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. The highest hill is Mount Beerwah at 556 metres above sea level, but the most identifiable of all the hills is Mount Tibrogargan which from certain angles bears a resemblance to a face staring east towards the ocean. The Volcanic peaksContinue reading “Glasshouse Mountains”
Isla Gorge Queensland
I travelled here from Biloela after the Information Centre recommended the Gorge. I booked 3 nights through National Parks and arrived to discover I was the only camper on the mountain. I set up in a spot just near the edge of the gorge so I could see the gorge and the sunrise. https://sandstonewonders.com/discover/isla-gorge/ IslaContinue reading “Isla Gorge Queensland”
QUEENSLAND HERITAGE PARK, BILOELA
Queensland Heritage Park and Visitor Information Centre offers affordable camping in Biloela, in the Banana Shire.A low-cost camp and well-serviced area, conveniently located in Biloela and close to all amenities. Site availability varies based on seasonal conditions. Unpowered sites were $10 and powered sites $15. You can only stay 2 days.. Location: 11 Exhibition Avenue, BiloelaContinue reading “QUEENSLAND HERITAGE PARK, BILOELA”
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