Hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland’s central highlands, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art. Main Gorge Walking Trails There are no bus tours to get around the sights of Carnarvon Gorge. The only way to see the sights is to walk the … Read more
The best place to see the Sunshine Coast from Noosa to Caloundra on the summit of Mount Coolum, 1.6km return track, 2 hours taking time for the views
The unique Curtain Fig Tree can be considered as one of the Atherton Tablelands’ most famous trees, if not challenged by the Cathedral Fig Tree , a 20-minute drive to the north. The curtain fig tree started upright like most do, then the host tree fell before the fig developed sufficiently to support itself. After … Read more
Cowra was one of five locations with a detention camp detaining Japanese prisoners of war and civilian internees. There were 18 camps throughout Australia, prisoner of War camp number 12 in Cowra had a capacity of 4,000 prisoners. The Japanese compound had a capacity of 1,000 and the population increased to 1,100 by July 1944. … Read more
When you think of POWs and Australia’s involvement in World War II, it usually brings thoughts of Australian’s being held in POW camps in Japanese-occupied territories. There were 28 major camps established in Australia. The Cowra Prisoner of War Camp was camp 12, opening in June 1941, even though it hadn’t been completed. Prisoners didn’t … Read more
When you think of theme parks in Queensland, you tend to think of the big ones – Movie World, Sea World , and Dreamworld. There is also the big water park, Wet’n’Wild . The Sunshine Coast, north of Brisbane, may not have fun parks to the same size but it does have Aussie World . … Read more
Located in the Wamuran Basin, the spot where the first settlers used their camp oven remains. If it wasn’t for the plaque, you’d be forgiven for walking by it without noticing. At most, you might see an odd pile of rocks. The Anderson Family used this site before 1907. There isn’t any further information I … Read more
The Largest Bottle Tree in Roma is a narrow leafed bottle tree, also known as the Queensland bottle tree. The name is derives from the bottle shaped appearance when the tree matures, between 5 to 8 years old. This tree was transplanted from a local property in 1927. Already mature when it was transplanted, it … Read more
Whether you are an aviation enthusiast or not, the Queensland Air Museum is sure to be an experience to interest everyone. The collection of aircraft is impressive with a combination of enclosed display areas, covered displays, and open air displays. Most of the really large aircraft are understandably in the open air, except for the … Read more
The Majestic Theatre in Malanda was first built in 1928 and opening in 1929, Australia’s longest continually operating picture theatre
