Posts from across Australia and the Pacific. Tasmania, where we live, is listed separately.
It used to be said that Australia lacked the sort of classic megafauna dinosaurs found in other parts of the world. But in recent decades that myth has been put to rest. And there is no better place to see many of Australia’s most impressive dinosaur fossils than outback Queensland’s Dinosaur Trail. We decided to check it out for ourselves on a recent visit to the region. After all who doesn’t love a dinosaur?
Read MoreQueensland’s Sunshine Coast starts just north of Brisbane at Bribie Island and extends 100 kms to the Cooloola Coast. There are 25 or so National Parks and reserves in the region. The possibilities for walking are enormous. On a short visit to the area we managed to fit in two short walks – one in the hinterland around the base of one of the Glass House Mountains and the other a coastal walk in Noosa National Park with great views and a swim at the finish.
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