Blogs from Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 17

Every day at a restaurant called On The Inlet overlooking the river they feed a fishhead or chicken to a wild fish called George The Grouper. He comes of his own accord most nights at 5pm, and a large crowd gathers to watch. They tie a rope around the fishhead or chicken, and try to pull George to the surface so people can see him. He's about the size of a volkswagon - yes, a small car. These photos don't do him justice - its hard to get a good photo. But believe me - this is the biggest fish you've ever seen. Huge.... read more

There are so many different types of amazing flowers up here. I've taken photos of some of them as I see them.... read more

These are a few random photos from stuff around here.... read more

I cant believe it is over a month since i last updated this blog! Sorry everyone who has been following my travels. Well i have now completed my east coast adventure and head back to Brisbane tomorrow to try and find myself some work. The east coast has been great from seeing all the native animals at the Australia Zoo when i was in Noosa, feeding the dolphins at Tin Can Bay, the sunset from the sandblow at Rainbow Beach, all the sights of Fraser Island - dingos fishing in the sea, the beautiful lakes Birrabeen and Wabby, Indian Heads, Eli Creek and the Hammerstone Sandblow and not forgetting the fabulous group i was travelling with on the guided tour of Fraser Island, Bob and Margaret's hospitality in Bagara, news that Hayley got hitched!, motoring aroung ... read more

This morning I got up early and caught the local bus to the Rainforest Habitat. I met my friend Ella there, and we first had breakfast with the birds, and then joined a few walking/feeding tours and then wandered around on our own. It's a huge bird aviary with loads of strange birds, some koalas, crocs, roos and wallabys. I was there for 5 hours in total and had a great time. I tried to name the birds in the photos but it's costing me to use the computer and there's too many birds to name them all!... read more