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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Got caught by the fast incoming Tide at Burrum Heads
The Sunset started at 5.30am when the sky tinged pink, then red.
It was 5.45am when it reached its peak, and by 6am, the colors were still there but not as deep.
I watched the sunrise, making a video of the tide as it started to change and come in.
The lowest tide was .86 at 4.48 at Burrum Heads, so the change of tides would have been happening when I noticed the water start to flow in faster, and when I made that first video.
Seeing that the tide was low, and that half the bay was now open and sand, I walked on to the first Marker, took photos of the boat fishing, and walked on as far as the second marker. Then I turned back.
I was almost back at the first marker, when I realized behind me was all water. The tide had come in rather quickly, as I know it does, and I was now on a small sandbank at the first marker surrounded by water. I started to walk straight down in the direction of the shore. It was quite scary, as I was more concerned with getting my camera wet than anything else, so I walked as fast as I could, now above the knee in water over rocks, watching toadfish scattering off as I came their way.
To my relief I reached the sands. I did stop a couple of times to look back and take photos of this adventure.
I joined the Morning Club on their bench by the pier, and was told that there is a channel there next to the first marker, and I had actually chosen the best route back to land. Had I walked nearer the second marker, I would have got much wetter.
Scary...the fishermen have told me many times when I was fishing with them at this point, to always make sure I know when the tides are so I won't get caught. It was not an issue before, as I watched the fishermen and when they left, I did too, but at 6.30am, I was the only one on the sands, except for the couple of fishing boats in the Fishing Competition, and being saved by them would have meant I would have had to sit on their boat all day.
I have now experienced how fast the tide does come in...5.45 am to 6.30am means the Sand bank goes from Sand to a River.
It was the best Sunrise I have seen for a long time. What a treat, and today is Good Friday
It was 5.45am when it reached its peak, and by 6am, the colors were still there but not as deep.
I watched the sunrise, making a video of the tide as it started to change and come in.
The lowest tide was .86 at 4.48 at Burrum Heads, so the change of tides would have been happening when I noticed the water start to flow in faster, and when I made that first video.
Seeing that the tide was low, and that half the bay was now open and sand, I walked on to the first Marker, took photos of the boat fishing, and walked on as far as the second marker. Then I turned back.
I was almost back at the first marker, when I realized behind me was all water. The tide had come in rather quickly, as I know it does, and I was now on a small sandbank at the first marker surrounded by water. I started to walk straight down in the direction of the shore. It was quite scary, as I was more concerned with getting my camera wet than anything else, so I walked as fast as I could, now above the knee in water over rocks, watching toadfish scattering off as I came their way.
To my relief I reached the sands. I did stop a couple of times to look back and take photos of this adventure.
I joined the Morning Club on their bench by the pier, and was told that there is a channel there next to the first marker, and I had actually chosen the best route back to land. Had I walked nearer the second marker, I would have got much wetter.
Scary...the fishermen have told me many times when I was fishing with them at this point, to always make sure I know when the tides are so I won't get caught. It was not an issue before, as I watched the fishermen and when they left, I did too, but at 6.30am, I was the only one on the sands, except for the couple of fishing boats in the Fishing Competition, and being saved by them would have meant I would have had to sit on their boat all day.
I have now experienced how fast the tide does come in...5.45 am to 6.30am means the Sand bank goes from Sand to a River.
It was the best Sunrise I have seen for a long time. What a treat, and today is Good Friday
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sunrise 6 ... 11 March
There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
View of the Mangroves at Burrum River at sunrise
View of the Mangroves at Burrum River at sunrise
Monday, March 1, 2010
Carlo Sandblow at Rainbow Beach
This was a wonderful experience.
You can walk here along the beach at low tide from the Surf Club.
I parked at the end of Cooloola Drive, walked through a beautiful treed bush walk, up steps and down steps to the Sandblow. It looked like the desert...white, shining and very beautiful.
I walked down to the edge...it took about 20 minutes...
It was a calm and cloudy day. With wind blowing sand it would not be as easy to walk and enjoy.
http://www.rainbow-beach.org/content/view/79/243/http://www.rainbow-beach.org/content/view/79/243/
Carlo Sand Blow was named by Captain Cook after one of his deck crew named Carlo. The unique moonscape sand mass covers over 15 hectares and overlooks the towering colored sands. From the Rainbow Beach water tower at the top of Cooloola Drive, a walking track passes through woodlands to the expansive natural sand blow.
It’s an excellent spot to watch the sunrise or sunset. The 360 degree views are spectacular, to the East has magnificent views of the ocean where one can often see the migrating whales from August to October. To the S.E. is Double Island Point and the cliffs of colored sand. Fraser Island and Inskip Point are to the North, while Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Straits lie to the West.
CARLO SAND BLOW ON FOOT
A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park. Spectacular views of the Colored Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay are a bonus for your efforts.
When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature’s sculpture.
You can walk here along the beach at low tide from the Surf Club.
I parked at the end of Cooloola Drive, walked through a beautiful treed bush walk, up steps and down steps to the Sandblow. It looked like the desert...white, shining and very beautiful.
I walked down to the edge...it took about 20 minutes...
It was a calm and cloudy day. With wind blowing sand it would not be as easy to walk and enjoy.
http://www.rainbow-beach.org/content/view/79/243/http://www.rainbow-beach.org/content/view/79/243/
Carlo Sand Blow was named by Captain Cook after one of his deck crew named Carlo. The unique moonscape sand mass covers over 15 hectares and overlooks the towering colored sands. From the Rainbow Beach water tower at the top of Cooloola Drive, a walking track passes through woodlands to the expansive natural sand blow.
It’s an excellent spot to watch the sunrise or sunset. The 360 degree views are spectacular, to the East has magnificent views of the ocean where one can often see the migrating whales from August to October. To the S.E. is Double Island Point and the cliffs of colored sand. Fraser Island and Inskip Point are to the North, while Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Straits lie to the West.
CARLO SAND BLOW ON FOOT
A bush walk up to Carlo Sand Blow is a must. Drive to the reservoir at the top of Cooloola Drive. The Blow is an easy 600m walk from the car park. Spectacular views of the Colored Sands, Double Island Point and Tin Can Bay are a bonus for your efforts.
When the thermals are right, you will often see Hang Gliders taking off and landing at this beautiful piece of Nature’s sculpture.
Fraser Island on the Barge
http://www.fraserislandbarge.com.au/
I went to see the Barges and find out about going across to Fraser Island. The Road was closed to 2WD, and after parking my vehicle in the parking area, I walked the sandy road to the beach where three barges waited for vehicles.
I asked about costs and was told $90 for a car and $45 for a motor bike, and then he smiled and said, free if you want a ride across.
So I happily waited for the barge to collect 4 motorbikes and some cars, and went across to see Fraser Island.
The Barges stop on the beach at the southernmost tip of the island, and vehicles drive off and away to Eurong over the white soft sands. I waited with the barge until it was time to return to Inskip.
Sea gulls dived into the water after fish. I walked in the sand and the water and enjoyed the beautiful island. The sand was as fine as silk, and is said to be great for cleaning jewelery with. The water was blue as blue. There is no camping on the beach at this point. One needs to go to Eurong and follow the hiking tracks from there.
Next trip I will bring my camping things and camp on the Island.
Manta Ray - Fraser Island Barges
Manta Ray Barge is a locally owned Fraser Island Barge service.
Manta Ray operate two Fraser Island Barges daily from 6.00am to 5.30pm.
The trip to Fraser Island from Inskip Point Rainbow Beach takes approximately 10 minutes and with two barges operating there is virtually no waiting.
The Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge service was started approximately ten years ago and continues to be owned and run by local operators. Initially set up to break a crippling monopoly of eleven years the Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge Service continues to keep the prices to and from Fraser Island to an affordable level so that everyone can enjoy its beauty. Like every small company we care for our customers
The Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge service is a small locally owned and independent Australian company and believe every Australian and also the overseas visitor should be able to enjoy the Fraser Island experience.
So, the next time you travel to Fraser Island, support the local Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge Service.
Just remember the Green and Gold which is the color of the Barges and the staff clothing
I went to see the Barges and find out about going across to Fraser Island. The Road was closed to 2WD, and after parking my vehicle in the parking area, I walked the sandy road to the beach where three barges waited for vehicles.
I asked about costs and was told $90 for a car and $45 for a motor bike, and then he smiled and said, free if you want a ride across.
So I happily waited for the barge to collect 4 motorbikes and some cars, and went across to see Fraser Island.
The Barges stop on the beach at the southernmost tip of the island, and vehicles drive off and away to Eurong over the white soft sands. I waited with the barge until it was time to return to Inskip.
Sea gulls dived into the water after fish. I walked in the sand and the water and enjoyed the beautiful island. The sand was as fine as silk, and is said to be great for cleaning jewelery with. The water was blue as blue. There is no camping on the beach at this point. One needs to go to Eurong and follow the hiking tracks from there.
Next trip I will bring my camping things and camp on the Island.
Manta Ray - Fraser Island Barges
Manta Ray Barge is a locally owned Fraser Island Barge service.
Manta Ray operate two Fraser Island Barges daily from 6.00am to 5.30pm.
The trip to Fraser Island from Inskip Point Rainbow Beach takes approximately 10 minutes and with two barges operating there is virtually no waiting.
The Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge service was started approximately ten years ago and continues to be owned and run by local operators. Initially set up to break a crippling monopoly of eleven years the Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge Service continues to keep the prices to and from Fraser Island to an affordable level so that everyone can enjoy its beauty. Like every small company we care for our customers
The Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge service is a small locally owned and independent Australian company and believe every Australian and also the overseas visitor should be able to enjoy the Fraser Island experience.
So, the next time you travel to Fraser Island, support the local Manta Ray Fraser Island Barge Service.
Just remember the Green and Gold which is the color of the Barges and the staff clothing
Goanna in tree
A Huge goanna was on the tree.
He did not move all the time I watched him. He sat in the same spot silent and watchful, perfectly camouflaged in the trunk.
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/goanna.htm
A goanna is a kind of lizard. Goannas are covered in scales.
Goannas eat lizards, the eggs of snakes and lizards,and small animals.
Goannas climb trees, swim, run fast, and can stand on their back legs.
When white people first came to Australia they saw large reptiles they thought were a kind of iguana, and called them 'goanna'. The goanna is in fact not an iguana, but a species of monitor lizard.
The goanna is about 160 cm long altogether. Its head and body measure about 70 cm. Its body is flattened, it has strong legs with long toes and claws. It has a long neck. It can give a fierce blow with its long tail. It has a tongue rather like a snake's, which it flicks in and out.
He did not move all the time I watched him. He sat in the same spot silent and watchful, perfectly camouflaged in the trunk.
http://www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/goanna.htm
A goanna is a kind of lizard. Goannas are covered in scales.
Goannas eat lizards, the eggs of snakes and lizards,and small animals.
Goannas climb trees, swim, run fast, and can stand on their back legs.
When white people first came to Australia they saw large reptiles they thought were a kind of iguana, and called them 'goanna'. The goanna is in fact not an iguana, but a species of monitor lizard.
The goanna is about 160 cm long altogether. Its head and body measure about 70 cm. Its body is flattened, it has strong legs with long toes and claws. It has a long neck. It can give a fierce blow with its long tail. It has a tongue rather like a snake's, which it flicks in and out.
Rainbow Beach,... Inskip Camping Grounds
http://www.rainbow-beach.org/
I arrived at Rainbow Beach around 6pm, and got the Camping permit from the IGA store. I drove to Inskip, a distance of about 12 kms from town along a deserted road, and as it was starting to get dark, turned into the first Camping spot. There was a tent on the left and a Caravan on the right overlooking the water, and I thought that is where I needed to be, right by the sea.
I turned right, and immediately sank into soft sand and got the wheels bogged.
A lady using a phone in a car offered to push me out, but then I saw a couple at a campfire, and asked him to help.
They dug into the harder sand, and pushed and after a few tries they pushed me out and told me to stay on the bark path. As it was now dark, I parked on the bark for the night.
The sea was just opposite and all nigth you heard the waves breaking on the shore.
At Dawn, me and the camera went walking along the beach. It was beautiful. The sand soft and the waves wonderful along my feet. I was intending a swim, but I saw the blue bottles on the beach, and walked carefully after that.
There were many bluebottles on the sand and a few huge brown jelly fish called 'snotties' by the locals.
Then the black clouds came and with it the rain.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Surfers Paradise
http://www.flickr.com/search/show/?q=surfers+Paradise&w=47552504%40N00
Surfers Paradise is in the Gold Coast and a wonderful place to visit and stay at.
Surfers Paradise (28°00′S 153°25′E / 28°S 153.417°E / -28; 153.417) is a suburb on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. At the 2006 Census, Surfers Paradise had a population of 18,501.
Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb has many high-rise apartment buildings and a wide surf beach. The feature of the central business district is Cavill Mall, which runs through the shopping precinct. Cavill Avenue, named after Jim Cavill, an early hotel owner, is one of the busiest shopping strips in Queensland, and the centre of activity for night life.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfers_Paradise,_Queensland
Friday, February 12, 2010
Changing of the tide
The tide is just changing from a very low tide (1.18 11 Feb)
The sands are golden, the breaking waves are white.
Behind the waves the murky storm waters, and riding in fast and furious is the blue water from the sea.
Beautiful coastline always changing
The sands are golden, the breaking waves are white.
Behind the waves the murky storm waters, and riding in fast and furious is the blue water from the sea.
Beautiful coastline always changing
Green Frog
The rains have brought out the frogs.
This one sat very still and refused to even breathe.
This one sat very still and refused to even breathe.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Beach After the Storm on 3 Feb
The beach along Burrum River is now strewn with debris and littered with grass and trees after the huge storms that ravaged this area from Cyclone Olga.
It is still raining heavily outside
It is still raining heavily outside
View Across the Chapel Memorial
The bank is now leveled and the sand has be washed in as far as the creek and the parking area behind where I am now standing.
The young trees still stand straight and tall around the memorial guarding it.
The young trees still stand straight and tall around the memorial guarding it.
Trees Down after the Storms
Cyclone Olga after effects brought huge rains and winds to Burrum Heads. The 31st January also had the full moon and the highest tide for the year. The combined effect was devastating.
The public carpark at Burrum Heads was underwater as far as the brick wall, and residents had to walk knee deep in water across the parking area to the Caravan park.
The winds from Cyclone Olga, as well as the high tides poured into the inland and took sand and debris into picnic areas. Huge eucalyptus trees that have withstood the weather for a hundred years were uprooted and discarded like skittles along the shore. Those that remained standing exposed hue underground root structures, now open to the weather. Its amazing that the trees are still standing strong when the soil has gone from below them.
The public carpark at Burrum Heads was underwater as far as the brick wall, and residents had to walk knee deep in water across the parking area to the Caravan park.
The winds from Cyclone Olga, as well as the high tides poured into the inland and took sand and debris into picnic areas. Huge eucalyptus trees that have withstood the weather for a hundred years were uprooted and discarded like skittles along the shore. Those that remained standing exposed hue underground root structures, now open to the weather. Its amazing that the trees are still standing strong when the soil has gone from below them.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Circus Loritz..Out of Africa
Tickets were booked and collected after 6.30. There was hardly anyone there at that time except the bats that flew overhead in ever increasing numbers.
At 7.15 they opened the entrance, and we walked through the tent to the main ring, which by 7.30 was fully occupied.
The Show Started.
The theme was finding a lost girl in the jungle and acrobats and dancers kept up a strenuous and lively dance and routine that had everyone watching with interest.
View the photos by clicking the image below...
http://picasaweb.google.com/Ladymaggic/CircusLoritz#
It was young, lively, colorful and full of action.
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| Circus Loritz |
Friday, January 29, 2010
Water Violets..Hottonia Palustris
In the centre of the waterlily leaf was this little white flower.
It looked like a waterlily in the way it came up, and it may have been a miniature waterlily...same growth pattern...
Hottonia palustris (Water Violet)
An old-fashion water garden plant that is commonly seen in European water gardens. Green submerged or emerged deeply divided leaves. Attractive small pale violet to white emergent flowers during the warmer months. Simply beautiful. Rare.
http://www.watergardenparadise.com.au/deepwaterplants.php
It looked like a waterlily in the way it came up, and it may have been a miniature waterlily...same growth pattern...
Hottonia palustris (Water Violet)
An old-fashion water garden plant that is commonly seen in European water gardens. Green submerged or emerged deeply divided leaves. Attractive small pale violet to white emergent flowers during the warmer months. Simply beautiful. Rare.
http://www.watergardenparadise.com.au/deepwaterplants.php
Waterlily cream..Nymphaeaceae
Nymphaeaceae (pronounced /ˌnɪmfiːˈeɪsiːʔiː/) is a name for a family of flowering plants. Members of this family are commonly called water lilies and live in freshwater areas in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family contains 8 genera.
There are about 70 species of water lilies around the world. The genus Nymphaea contains about 35 species .
Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface. The leaves are round, with a radial notch in Nymphaea and Nuphar, but fully circular in Victoria.
Water lilies are divided into two main categories: hardy and tropical. Hardy water lilies bloom only during the day, but tropical water lilies can bloom either during the day or at night, and are the only group to contain blue-flowered plants.
Water lilies can be fragrant, such as Nymphaea odorata.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaeaceae
There are about 70 species of water lilies around the world. The genus Nymphaea contains about 35 species .
Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface. The leaves are round, with a radial notch in Nymphaea and Nuphar, but fully circular in Victoria.
Water lilies are divided into two main categories: hardy and tropical. Hardy water lilies bloom only during the day, but tropical water lilies can bloom either during the day or at night, and are the only group to contain blue-flowered plants.
Water lilies can be fragrant, such as Nymphaea odorata.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaeaceae
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