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Published: February 11th 2010
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We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Noosa and, like Byron Bay, it wasn't long enough!.
We have had a small town house with a shared pool and everything we have needed - a lovely patio, pretty garden, efficient shower, washing machine and dishwasher, TV's and DVD Player and everything else including Wifi and Air Conditioning.
Noosa is a perfect place with numerous beaches, many surfing and some with much calmer water. It has lakes and rivers, lots of boats of every description, plenty of cafe/ bars and restaurants and many beautiful walks through woodland, in parkland and along beaches.
It seems a very laid back place and there are all ages of people here. It is a family place - There are a couple of backpackers hostels but it seems the sort of place where many people from Australia and other colder countries come to spend the winter.
How nice -I just wish it was a bit closer to home!
At least Rob and I do not feel the oldest people here!
The weather has been beautifully warm, about 30 degrees, with occasional and unpredictable (at least by us) downfalls!
Amongst all our exploring of the Noosa Hinterland, we
spent a wonderful day on Wednesday at Australia Zoo. What a place!
We had to get up early to get the special courtesy bus which is laid on by the Zoo. It picked us up, very close to our resort at 8.15, and after a comfortable journey, being entertained by a Steve Irwin video, we arrived at the Zoo at about 9.30.
It was reasonably quiet at that time though it did not take long to get busy.
It is a superbly run Zoo so it never felt too busy. It was a pleasure to walk around - the animals had the most beautiful spacious surroundings, specially constructed to replicate their habitat in the wild.
The Zoo is all about conservation and many special programmes take place to conserve endangered species.
They are opening a new section next year which is to be called 'Africa' so that many endangered African animals can be protected as well as the indigenous Australian, New Zealand and Asian animals.
Throughout a visit, all visitors, young and old, are given very powerful messages about preserving and looking after the planet, and I am sure at the end of the day, individuals are very clear about
how their own contribution can help- I know we were.
Throughout the Zoo everything was explained in a very people friendly captivating way - Colourful large lettering and super illustrations. All adults and children were drawn to the colourful displays informative language.
We enjoyed everything about the Zoo -It was a priviledge to see such happy relaxed animals and to be able to get up close and personal with some of them.
What a tribute to an amazing person.
Today, our last day in Noosa,sees us, one third of the way through our trip - Oh no - It is going far too fast!!
We visited some botanical gardens set by a lake side - Lake McDonald!They were very beautiful and the setting was lovely. On the way there, we followed directions to a 'Scenic Lookout' It certainly was that! Luckily there was a road (partly mud track) most of the way up, then from a car park, the last bit was a steep climb up over molten volcanic lava to a lookout tower on the top of the hill.
As we arrived , I heard the familiar sound of excited children and sure enough, there were about 24
kids (15 year olds) enjoying the lookout. They had some teachers with them and pointed out their school to us about 50 miles across the plain!. They were out for the day, learning to abseil, as they were taking part in an 'internal camp'.
The class are on camp but camping under canvas in the school grounds for 4 nights and going each day for their outdoor challenging activities - Today was abseiling and they had Surfing, Kayaking and Rockclimbing to do!! Sounded like fun and the teachers were all very enthusiatic.
On our way down we passed a girl, way behind all the others, slowly making her way up while talking and laughing on her mobile phone! Teenagers are the same all over the world!
We could possibly replicate the 'under canvas thing' in Scottish Schools but it would have to be in May or June to have any chance of good weather!
Tomorrow we go off to Brisbane for the afterrnoon and night, then we fly up to Airlie Beach on Saturday- so cutting out a good few hundred miles on the road, up to Cairns.
We are both looking forward to Airlie Beach because it is from
here that we get on a boat 'Whitsunday Magic' to sail around the Whitsunday Islands! (I think it has a website!)
We have 3 nights on the boat then another couple of nights back in Airlie Beach. I wonder what the temperature will be like. I think it gets hotter and hotter as we get towards Cairns!
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paul stephenson
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rob and lizard
Sorry but could you please clarify which one is the lizard