Seas the day! - Giving

We dodged a bullet with Cyclone Debbie and now we have an opportunity to help our neighbours further down south who were not so fortunate.

Loo with a view - The calm before the cyclone?

Breakwater Marina sunrise - Saturday 25 March

Townsville is now on cyclone watch as a tropical low off the north Queensland Coast slowly moves towards the coastline.  

Road trip - Charming Charters Towers

Why not escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind?

Take a step back in time and get a taste of the outback right on Townsville's back doorstep. Hit the Flinders Highway south west of Townsville and take the round trip across the Burdekin River, through the enchanting outback town of Charters Towers and meander back home via the scenic Hervey Range.

The first impressive sight to behold is the now decommissioned, heritage listed, mighty Burdekin Railway Bridge also known as Macrossan Bridge. Nestled right next to the bridge is a popular free campground Macrossan Park.

Burdekin Railway Bridge

Seas the day! - Friends

I'm happiest when I'm just 

hanging out with my friends...

it really doesn't matter what we do.

-Kirsten Dunst-

Loo with a view - Bay Rock, North Queensland

Bay Rock, North Queensland

Bay Rock is a small, red granite rock situated west of West Point, 

Magnetic Island.

Magnetic Island koala colony

Koala - Magnetic Island

Tropical Oasis - Queens Gardens Townsville

I absolutely love the delicate and bright hibiscus flower

Seas the day! - It's a dog's life!

Frozen New York

March 2017

Imagine coming home to your house completely encased by ice!  

Hurricane force winds followed by an arctic blast has turned homes along Lake Ontario, Webster, New York into ice palaces! 

Loo with a view - Castle Hill

Castle Hill - view from Ross Creek

The iconic Castle Hill stands tall and proud smack bang in the middle of Townsville City. Set against a backdrop of  striking blue skies, the isolated pink granite monolith highlights Townsville's skyline.

Castle Hill - view from Queens Gardens

Historic tall ship left to ruin

Is this a museum exhibit I wondered? Submerged on her mooring in Ross Creek beside the Museum of Tropical North Queensland, a tall mast and rigging is all I can see of the 115 ft, 121-year old sailing ship Defender.

Defender sunk on her mooring in Ross Creek, Townsville

Seas the day! - Tidal change

Growing up in a coastal town and spending my holidays on my parents boat you would think I would know more about tides.  I wasn't interested back then and took it for granted that the tides came in and out.

Island has magnetic appeal

Magnetic by name, magnetic by nature! Just a short, 25 minute ferry ride from Townsville you will arrive at picturesque Magnetic Island. Studded with large granite outcrops and palm fringed, sandy beaches this tropical paradise is waiting for you.

Maggie Island on the horizon

Loo with a view - Moonrise over Breakwater Marina

Gorgeous moon rise and reflections - Breakwater Marina 13/02/17 8.48pm