The Coolmunda Dam is an earth–fill embankment dam with a gated spillway across the Macintrye Brook, a tributary of the Dumaresq River, that is located on Darling Downs in Queensland, Australia. The main purposes of the dam are for irrigation and potable water supply. I am camping beside the Lake and water unpowered sites areContinue reading “Coolmunda Lake”
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Leslie Dam
Leslie Dam is a dam in the locality of the same name Leslie Dam, Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. It is 11 kilometres from Warwick town centre. I camped at the Leslie Dam Caravan Park…cost $25 powered, $14 unpowered… The facilities are excellent..hot showers, toilets, washing machines and a small shop with essentials and treatsContinue reading “Leslie Dam”
Camping at Rainbow Beach
Rainbow Beach is situated right on the edge of the Great Sandy National Park which includes Cooloola, Inskip and Fraser Island Recreation Areas. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/ Camping is $6.50 a night and you need to get a camping permit from National Parks to stay overnight. Day trips are free. There are different camping areas at Inskip, and you need toContinue reading “Camping at Rainbow Beach”
Whitsunday Camping
Camping in Whitsunday Islands National Park Whitsunday Islands National Park is a campers’ paradise. Photo: J Heitman. Secluded beaches, fringing coral reefs and distinctive hoop pines complete the spectacular island picture. Camp among dry rainforest, grasses or above dense coral rubble that makes up the shore. Camping permits are required and fees apply. A tag with yourContinue reading “Whitsunday Camping”
Maryborough West Showgrounds
I drove through Maryborough, over the bridge and on towards Childers when I saw the Sign saying Maryborough Showgrounds. I turned in there and drove to the end parking area where the Swap Meet was being held. It was just red dirt track and a few vehicles were there setting up their stalls for theContinue reading “Maryborough West Showgrounds”
Chatsworth Rest Area Gympie
Whenever I drive north of Brisbane, I always stop at Gympie. I usually overnight at Gympie on the way back as ts a pleasant distance from Brisbane and home for the last leg of the journey. I stay here or at the Six Mile Rest area on the other side of town. Both are geatContinue reading “Chatsworth Rest Area Gympie”
Boreen Point, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
https://www.youcamp.com/properties/290 Boreen Point, Sunshine Coast, Queensland The Tin Pannikin is a beautiful property set on 5 acres of rainforest, nestled in the quiet community of Boreen Point. Only a moments drive away is the wonderful Lake Cootharaba where you can enjoy kayaking, stand-up paddling, kite surfing, fishing, canoeing and swimming. Noosa is a 20 minuteContinue reading “Boreen Point, Sunshine Coast, Queensland”
Sunrise Before the Rain and the History of Tin Can Bay
I woke to a blaze of color…then the rain came. https://weather.yahoo.com.au/local-forecast/qld/tin-can-bay Tin Can Bay is located just off the Tin Can Bay Road in southeast Queensland a distance of about 170km north from Brisbane (show me). Tin Can Bay has a population of around 2,000 and is one of the smaller towns in Australia. TinContinue reading “Sunrise Before the Rain and the History of Tin Can Bay”
Tin Can Bay ….Fishing Village
Tin Can Bay is a fishing and boating paradise located on the Cooloola Coast 2 1/2 hours drive north of the Queensland state capital Brisbane and just off the southern tip of World Heritage listed Fraser Island. Tin Can Bay’s main industry is still fishing, boasting a fishing fleet of prawn and scallop trawlers workingContinue reading “Tin Can Bay ….Fishing Village”
