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Western Queensland – Aug-Sep – 3 Sep

Posted on September 4, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

It’s a beautiful morning, clear sky, cool winds, the rising golden rays on the gorge enhance what is already a stunning landscape. We travel north to Theodore for morning tea and after visiting the information centre we travel some back … Continue reading →

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Western Queensland – Aug-Sep – 2 Sep

Posted on September 2, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

We start the day listening to a chorus of birds backed up by Peron’s Tree Frog and Sedge Frogs. The man made lake is an amazing resource for the bird watchers and local alike. It is also the towns park … Continue reading →

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Western Queensland – Aug-Sep – 1 Sep

Posted on September 1, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

It’s a slow start, we enjoy the sunrise, early morning bird chorus and a chat with other campers. It’s then west to Jackson, former home of Marg. We have a cuppa with Joyce and Pat, memorialised in the Old School … Continue reading →

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Western Queensland – Aug-Sep – 31 Aug

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

It’s a beautiful morning so we take a morning stroll through the woodlands noting many species. It’s time to leave but we catchup with the caretaker, old work colleagues and reptile experts who we have known for many years and … Continue reading →

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Western Queensland – Aug-Sep – 30 Aug

Posted on August 30, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

Nestled just outside Glenmorgan in Queensland’s Western Downs region, Myall Park Botanic Garden is a 130-hectare living archive of Australia’s arid and semi-arid flora. Established as a private labor of love, it has grown into one of Queensland’s most significant … Continue reading →

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Girraween- 1 – 3 Aug 2026

Posted on August 6, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

On our return journey home we drop into Girraween National Park for 2 nights. Girraween National Park is a Granite landscape wonderland located in Queensland’s Granite Belt near the New South Wales border, is one of Australia’s most striking natural … Continue reading →

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Northern NSW – 28 Jul – 2 Aug

Posted on August 1, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

Another short adventure, this time to the Granite tors of the Northern NSW, nestled in a valley at about 1000m elevation. We travelled along Mt Lindsay Highway stopping at the EM Tilley Park to enjoy the chorus of birds along … Continue reading →

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Thane Creek, QLD

Posted on July 21, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

Another short trip, this time to Hart Hill Campground west of Warwick. A great spot, plenty of room, clean amenities and great hosts. We saw plenty of wildlife, including koalas, squirrel gliders, wallabies, frogs, many bird species and there is … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Valley 15 – 16 Jul 26

Posted on July 16, 2026 by mjsjbaltais

After a few months at home we are doing a few short trips to get the vehicle and camping setup back into order. We have spent a few days in the beautiful upper Brisbane Valley travelling the back roads and … Continue reading →

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Our Indian adventure – 23 day

Posted on March 16, 2026 by sjb5912

Just when we thought there was nothing more India could do to surprise us, we experience an extraordinary day. Starting with a walk through the old city of Amritsar. There are buildings that are hundreds of years old. We visit … Continue reading →

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