This photo is of the sand blow near the township of Rainbow Beach. The area is known for the myriad of coloured sands along the steep sandstone cliff along the coast, and it is from here that the beach and…
A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts
Tropical island holidays have never really tempted me. When I daydream of escaping my day to day routine, my mind draws me not to a recliner on a sandy beach (although it sounds most pleasant), but to exotic adventures…
Barber Shop Photos – #1 Fitzroy Island
I snapped this shot during a day trip to Fitzroy Island off Cairns in 2006. It’s typical of many of the islands in the Great Barrier Reef, but is one of the easiest to reach in the vicinity of Cairns,…
The night ascent
The three hour drive had proven to be far less taxing than I had supposed. Perhaps it was the respite of the slightly cooler night air that made the journey less arduous, or the way the clear evening made…
Playing in the mud
I bought my car for two reasons: the reason I tell everybody, and the real reason. I tell everybody that I bought my Pajero for its reliability, flexibility and to have the opportunity to take my everyday car…
Cold Water – Canal Rocks
The waters fringing South Western Australia always feel cold. Coming from the more temperate climate of Brisbane in the eastern state of Queensland – only the hottest days seem to dull the sharp chill of a dip in the Indian…
Sounds like a plan
As much as we might wish it, no trip comes truly out of the blue – not even for those lucky few who win a competition or happen to have particularly amazing partners. There is always some…
A Five Star Adventure
I’m not posh – there are no two ways to say that. It’s not that I’m a complete Bogan (although that wouldn’t be that much of a stretch at times), I’m just not one to stand on ceremony and…
Home ground disadvantage
I love living in Australia. There is so much to see and so much to do. I’ve been able to surf perfect waves, dive pristine reefs off tropical islands, explore desert wilderness with a backdrop of outback oranges and…