Birds

When we travel somewhere new we like to find out a bit more about the local wildlife and head out to see it in it’s …

The Tinchi Tamba wetlands, a name meaning ‘mangroves and ibis’ in the local Aboriginal dialect, offers an interesting day in nature.  Only a half-hour drive …

So I’m just going to say it, the Twin Falls Circuit in Springbrook National Park might just be the most spectacular short hike on the …

Our top things to do on Bribie Island & where to do them. Find a deserted beach, walking tracks, 4-wheel drive adventures, wildlife, surfing and …

Fleays Wildlife Park is conveniently located in Currumbin on Queenslands Gold Coast. It offers a chance to get up close and learn about many of Australia’s native animals in a casual and relaxed family atmosphere.

We were down in Burleigh Heads last week to visit the Fleays Wildlife Park and afterwards decided to take the Tallebudgera Conservation Park Walk.  It …

Arkarra Lagoons are a lagoon and wetland area in Dundowran Beach, a northern suburb of Hervey Bay on the Fraser Coast. Whether you’re a keen …

Auckland city is built around the Waitemata Harbour with its beautiful city and north shore beaches.  When we lived there I loved its clean sparkling …

Wondering what to do in Hervey Bay after you’ve been whale watching, soaked up the sun on the beaches and visited Fraser Island?  If you …

We usually try to incorporate a wildlife experience of some sort into our travels and Auckland Zoo has always been excellent over the years with …

The Wynnum mangrove boardwalk extends over half a kilometre through the grey and red mangroves from Elanora park and rejoins the path out to the …

We were directed to the Metroplex in Brisbane by some local birders, to be honest, the idea of heading into a light commercial area to …

The bush stone curlew is relatively common in Queensland but has become less common further south particularly in Victoria and NSW where it is now listed …

Over the weekend we set out to explore the Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba area.  It’s about a 90-minute drive from Brisbane in good traffic.  The …

These striking double-winged dragonflies are the Graphic Flutterer, they’re common throughout the summer in Brisbane and we often see them around creeks and still water when we’re …