Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Australia. Show all posts

Sunday 30 August 2015

Karijini National Park Australia

Karijini National Park is a National Park centred in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara region in northwestern Western Australia (Australia). It is just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, approximately 1,055 kilometres (656 mi) from the State's capital city, Perth. Formerly known as Hamersley National Park, it was renamed in 1991. Well, at 627,442 hectares (1,550,440 acres), it is the second largest national park in Western Australia (Karlamilyi National Park is larger). The park is physically split into a northern and a southern half by a corridor containing the Hamersley & Robe River railway and the Marandoo iron ore mine. The park is served by the Solomon Airport, located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) westwards.

Sunday 15 February 2015

Upper Ebor Waterfalls - Guy Fawkes River - New South Wales - Australia

Upper Ebor Waterfalls - Guy Fawkes River - New South Wales - Australia is a cascade waterfall on the Guy Fawkes River, located near Ebor and about 37 kms north-east of Wollomombi on Waterfall Way in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The falls is a famous tourist attraction within Guy Fawkes River National Park, with viewing platforms of the falls and walking tracks, a rest area with barbecues. Camping is not permitted at Ebor Falls, however camping is available at nearby Cathedral Rock National Park. The falls were first protected in a recreation reserve in 1895.  In September 2008 new lookout platforms were opened. These replaced platforms that were destroyed by fire in 2007.

Monday 12 January 2015

The Horseshoe Falls, a tiered–cascade waterfall, is located in the Central Highlands region of Tasmania, Australia.

The majestic Horseshoe Falls are situated in the Mount Field National Park, 100 metres upstream of Russell Falls, approximately 70 kilometres northwest of Hobart via the Brooker Highway to New Norfolk. The waterfall is a popular tourist attraction. The waterfall descends over horizontal marine Permian siltstone benches, while the vertical faces of the falls are composed of resistant sandstone layers.

Sunday 11 January 2015

Barron Falls Australia – Queensland, Australia

The Barron Falls is a steep tiered cascade waterfall on the Barron River located where the river descends from the Atherton Tablelands to the Cairns coastal plain, in Queensland, Australia. The water falls down for 410 ft (125 m) and is 850 ft (259 m) wide.  The volume of water can be seen (in the picture) mainly after substantial rainfall during the wet season.

Royal National Park Australia

Royal National Park is affectionately famous to locals as the ‘Nasho’ or just ‘the Royal’. It was established in 1879, and it’s the world's second-oldest national park. It contain unique features heritage attractions, along with fascinating plants, birds and animals. Without doubt it is perfect for bushwalking, cycling, surfing, or picnicking, this diverse park offers everything from beaches to rainforest.

Royal National Park is located close to Cronulla within an hour’s drive from both the Sydney CBD and Wollongong, the 16,000ha Royal National Park is like a big attractive backyard. Whether you come for a morning jog or a week-long camping holiday, you'll discover something new each time. 

Sunday 19 October 2014

Lake McKenzie is a perched lake on Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia.

Lake McKenzie is a perched lake on Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. The lake is located in the Great Sandy National Park. The lake is located 6.2 km southeast of Kingfisher Resort. It is 1,200 metres long and up to 930 metres wide.

Friday 1 August 2014

Aerial View of 12 Apostles, Australia

The 12 Apostles are one of the most photographed in #Australia. These towers of rock rise up to 45 meters in height from the surface of the sea. The 12 Apostles are located along the famous Great Ocean Road in the Victoria.

Saturday 26 July 2014

The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park,



Australian The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Their proximity to one another has made the site a widespread visitor attraction. Presently there’re eight apostles left but the name remains important and remarkable especially in the Australian tourism industry. The apostles were formed by erosion due to the harsh and extreme weather conditions from the Southern Ocean gradually eroded the soft limestone to form caves in the cliffs, which then became arches, which in turn collapsed; leaving rock stacks up to 45 metres high. Now because of this erosion there’re less than ten remaining.

Friday 11 July 2014

Cape Leveque

Cape Leveque is the northernmost tip of the Dampier Peninsula in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. This area is truly isolated from the rest of the world and only accessible by air or four-wheel drive from Broome. (Photo: Joanne Oliver)

Thursday 10 July 2014

The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland is home to six of the world’s seven marine turtle species.

The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland is home to six of the world’s seven marine turtle species. Just like this grumpy fellow who was spotted at Lady Elliot Island recently.

Wednesday 9 July 2014

Lady Musgrave Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

Lady Musgrave Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Lady Musgrave Island is a 14 hectares coral cay on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, with a 1,192 hectares surrounding reef. The island is the second island in the Great Barrier Reef chain of islands, and is most easily reached from the town of 1770, Queensland, located on approximately 5 hours north of Brisbane. It is named for the wife of Sir Anthony Musgrave, a colonial governor of Queensland.

Monday 7 July 2014

The Twelve Apostles.

The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of the Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Their proximity to one another has made the site a popular tourist attraction.

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Wallaman Falls North Queensland Australia

Wallaman Falls, Far North Queensland, Australia. This is Australia's longest single drop waterfall at 268 metres.

Saturday 5 April 2014

Sunrise at Sydney Opera House



Sydney Opera House at Sunrise It was an early morning for this one in Sydney and I had to wait just until the sun peeked through the clouds. I’ve used a long shutter speed to get the smooth water in the foreground.