Located within the Mungo National Park is the Mungo Woolshed which was built in 1869. At its peak, the woodshed used 18 men handshearing over 50000 sheep.
The Mungo Woolshed is located adjacent to the Mungo Visitor Centre where a fantastic display of Aboriginal and settler history is available for the viewing of visitors. It is highly recommended.
Mungo National Park is located in the south western corner of New South Wales. If driving, there are a number of ways to reach the park however all involve driving on often corrugated gravel and dusty roads which can be closed after rain so make sure your vehicle is capable of doing the trip!
Mungo National Park is World Heritage Listed and is rich in Aboriginal history. Mungo Woman and Mungo Man were buried more than 42000 years ago and were discovered resting just metres apart on Lake Mungo’s shores.
If you can, spend a few days exploring this fascinating National Park as there is so much to do. There are even day tours available from nearby towns such as Mildura.
Part 1 of this blog will show sunrise and sunset at Mungo National Part. Unfortunately the sunset was not as spectacular as hoped.
Mildura is located in northwest Victoria and sits on the banks of the mighty Murray River. It boasts a rich history and is a major horticultural centre well known for its grape production and the many wineries scattered throughout the region.
Being located on the Murray River, Mildura was a hub for river cargo traffic using paddle steamers. Those days are now gone but there are still a number of paddle steamers operating taking tourists for cruises of various lengths along the Murray River.
Mildura is also home to the Australian Inland Botanic Garden which specialises in native plants but also has other plants including a dedicated rose garden.
We visited Kings Billabong just outside of Mildura. It has a rich history with local Indigenous People having enjoyed the abundance of food supply for thousands of years. Kings Billabong was selected as the central water supply to establish the Mildura Irrigation Settlement.
Lake Tyrrell is located 6 kilometres north of the Victorian town of Sea Lake. Lake Tyrrell is a shallow salt crusted depression and much of the time is usually dry. However in winter, it can be covered in about 5 centimetres of water. As a result, the surface of the lake takes on a mirror like appearance and is extremely popular with photographers, especially at night with clear skies when stars are reflected on the lake.
Unfortunately when we visited, the lake was dry. Evaporation results in a layer of salt which is commercially harvested from the nearby town of Sea Lake.
Cania Gorge is located within the Sandstone Region of Central Queensland. The Big4 Cania Gorge Holiday Park is a commercially operated park which offers a variety of accommodation and great facilities. Here is some of the wildlife that will greet you at the park.
Port Stephens is located approximately 2.5 hours drive north of Sydney and boasts beautiful beaches, stunning sand dunes, coastal walks and nearby national parks. It has a carefree laid back lifestyle and great choices in accommodation and eateries.
Silos and water towers around the country are being turned into works of art. The work is carried out usually by local artists and is fully supported by the local community. Previous bland silos and water towers are being transformed in canvases which may highlight local characters, fauna and flora or be turned into a memorial.
This post will be added to as we explore our wonderful country and come across more of this exceptional art.
Agnes Water and the Town of 1770 are located in Queensland at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Both townships offer pristine beaches, unique activities and abundant wildlife.
You can check out their tourist website here: https://www.visitagnes1770.com.au
Noosa Camera House and Canon teamed up to present a workshop that allowed participants to try out cameras and lenses. The following photos were taken with 3 lenses – 11-24mm, 24-105mm and 70-200mm. It was a great day out and many thanks to Noosa Camera House and Canon for staging the event.
Here are some photos of the the Bellingen River and bridge, some photos taken from the Coffs Harbour Breakwall (some using the Hoya ND400) and from the boardwalk of the Urunga Wetlands.
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