Monthly Archives: August 2011

Heading back home after 2000km on Queensland Rail.

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Sconquest

What an adventure!        As a train travel novice this journey was an unknown to me. Most of Queensland’s east coast was also unknown to me. Looking back, the first change I would make would be to take an ipad … Continue reading →

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Springbrook, Gold Coast, Qld. Such an Elusive High Tea.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Sconquest

Natural Bridge Peek-a-Boo Heading into the Gold Coast Hinterland to the Natural Bridge at the Springbrook National Park. Here’s a map and info.        A Walking Circuit takes you through the forest to the arched cave where the water plunges … Continue reading →

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Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast Qld. At Last a Beach!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Sconquest

My Kingdom for a Beach and a High Tea! Forgotten just how wonderful it is to have such a beautifully long beach. I’ve come all the way down the coast from Cairns and although there were plenty of beaches, there’s … Continue reading →

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Fraser Island -Hervey Bay -Maryborough & Tilt Train to Brisbane -Express to Nerang -Gold Coast, Qld. 9 hrs & 375km.

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Sconquest

A Very Long Way for a Coffee and No Scones! 7.50 am. Ferry from Fraser Island to Hervey Bay. 8.40 am. Bus from River Heads, Hervey Bay to Pialba, Hervey Bay. 9.50 am. Bus Pialba, Hervey Bay to Maryborough West … Continue reading →

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Fraser Island, Qld. Peter Myers’ Glorious Photography and the Marvellous Kingfisher Bay Resort.

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Sconquest

Snap Happy at the Kingfisher Bay Resort! Don’t wast time unpacking, this is photographer’s paradise. Head down to the jetty for those marvellous sunset scenes. Can you take too many sunsets? Never!         First thing next morning, we’re  paddling a … Continue reading →

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Fraser Island, Qld. The Maheno Shipwreck.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Sconquest

Unloved, Unwanted but Undeterred. The Maheno has been slowly rusting away on the shores of Fraser Island since 1935. She was being towed to Japan for scrap and came adrift. Nobody wanted to pay to salvage her so she was … Continue reading →

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Fraser Island, Qld. A Spectacular Day Trip.****4stars

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Sconquest

A Magical, Whale of a Time! After a hearty breakfast at Kingfisher Bay Resort we joined the Beauty Spots 4WD Eco tour to explore Fraser Island. Glad we weren’t driving, it was hard work at times, even for our most … Continue reading →

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Sydney Opera House. Nick Cave’s ‘The Ship Song’. Stunning.

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Sconquest

Check out this video on You Tube showcasing a variety of performers and the Sydney Opera House, and the behind the scenes video too. Here’s Nick Cave singing the original and the words. Doesn’t seem to be on itunes yet. Fantastic Graphic! Come … Continue reading →

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QVB Sydney, NSW. Old Vienna doorstop scones. **2stars

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sconquest

Savouring the August Sunshine Beautiful day in Sydney so I caught a train to Town Hall and visited the Queen Victoria Building to investigate the Old Vienna Coffee House on Level 1. Ordered a Devonshire tea but extra hot water for black … Continue reading →

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