During my recent trip to Australia, I was fortunate to enjoy a few days of camping at pristine Rainbow Beach on the Sunshine Coast. Each morning I was woken by flocks of Blue-faced Honeyeaters, who regularly descended on our campground. These birds were so bold that they ate broken crackers out of my…
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PHOTO: Carlo Sand Blow at Rainbow Beach, on the Sunshine Coast of Australia
Click on title to view photo in large format. In the U.S., we would call it a giant sand dune. In Australia it’s a sand blow. The Carlo Sand Blow, located at Rainbow Beach on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, is one of the country’s biggest. A short climb via steps up the…
PHOTO: Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia
Click on title to view photo in large format. Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia, sits at the heart of the city. At the head of the Quay is the main ferry terminus, while the famous Harbour Bay Bridge lies at its foot. The location is more than practical; it was on this precise…
PHOTO: The Magnificent Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia
Click on title to view photo in large format. On any given day, crowds of tourists and locals while away the day at the magnificent Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. With its unique design that mimics the sails of a ship, it is one of the most famous and easily recognizable buildings…
PHOTO: Lacking Decent Beaches, the Town of Cairns, Australia Has Built an Enormous Waterfront Pool Complex
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PHOTO: El Alamein Fountain is Centerpiece in Kings Cross Neighborhood in Sydney, Australia
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