Category: Travel

Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland

Kangaroo Point is a popular recreation spot, which is a 1.3 km suburb in a peninsula. The headquarters of the Queensland Maritime Defence was based at Kangaroo Point in 1883. After Federation, the Queensland Maritime Defence became part of Royal Australian Navy. The Kangaroo Point Cliff features good rock -climbing and abseiling adventures. Another prominent … Continue reading Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland →

Operation Dynamo, The Underground Hospital and Dover Castle

Operation Dynamo:  Last year, we were in London for a week in August to attend my nephew’s wedding. My  cousins who attended the wedding made plans to visit Dover Castle and Canterbury  Cathedral. Although I have visited Dover Castle before on two occasions, I didn’t get the opportunity to visit the bunker and the hospital. On our way to Dover, my cousin was talking about the bunker and the rescue operation undertaken … Continue reading Operation Dynamo, The Underground Hospital and Dover Castle →

Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Queensland

The Natural Bridge is one kilometre circuit walk, which takes you through an enchanting rainforest and a waterfall. The waterfall from above plunges into a circular hole and into the dark arched cave below. As you walk along the circuit path , you can witness the waterfall from top to bottom of the cave below … Continue reading Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Queensland →

Visit to Kings Park Botanic Garden, Perth

Its a beautiful park overlooking Swan River. Taking a scenic walk along a bridge is simply wonderful. We came across a barren tree at a distance and wondered about its significance in the park. A closer look at the tree displayed the history of the tree. Its a giant boab tree (Gija Jumulu - Aboriginal … Continue reading Visit to Kings Park Botanic Garden, Perth →

Picnic at Fagan Park, Galston, NSW

Theme Gardens at Fagan Park P         This park covers  55 hectares of land and has a range of attractions for everybody. Picnic Shelters, Wedding site, Childrens' play area and Gardens of Many Nations. Eleven themed gardens including African, Mediterranean, Dutch, Chinese, American and Japanese are found here. An Eco Garden at … Continue reading Picnic at Fagan Park, Galston, NSW →