Rum Making Country to the Largest Sand Island . Road Trip Part 4. October 5th 2012 Having planned to take the day to drive to Hervey Bay from 1770 we went in search of the rural more scenic route down the coast via the famous rum making town of Bundaberg which offered "a diverse range of attractions" according to the guide book! The roads were flanked by huge sugar cane plantations that towered two metres high and small gage railway lines criss crossed over the road as the small ... read more
Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Fraser Island Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more
It is now four years since we arrived in Australia and it continues to feel like we are on a very long holiday! Since moving over here we have opened doors to new friendships, career moves, family visits and new opportunities it has been a roller coaster of a journey but one we embrace and work towards making it even more successful.
We have also managed to visit the UK on a number of visits to see family and friends and have also loved having visitors who have stayed with us whilst holidaying here and sharing with them some of the many lovely places we have discovered in and around Brisbane... full info