So I've been slack.. But to make up for it I have done more of my must do's. But I havent forgotten about my personal love for tech, internet and goodies. So dont worry there is more of that to come soon. So Lets tick of some of these Must Do's.
#1 - Australia Zoo.
Firstly I have to say how Impressed I was with the Zoo. It had been quite a while since i had last been when i was much younger, but the whole Zoo has so much more now, and so spread out with room still to grow.
Since this is the beloved home of the departed Croc Hunter Steve Irwin and his Family, as one can expect the main focus and key element of the park is reptiles and in particular Croc's. The Croceseum is a great stadium/ pavilion for shows and performances and the idea of Steve's to be able to present animals naturally in front of a large live audience has really worked fantastically here. The collection of Australian animals is quite complete from roo's, koalas, Wombats, emu's and more, its also the inclusion of rarer animals such as the Elephants, Red Panda's and Tigers that really captivate you. It isn't a zoo where you go and see the animals, trapped and bored, or perhaps forced to do silly tricks and entertainment. But the zoo, presents oftenly their audience with information and demonstrations about the reality of the creatures, their nature, and their environment.
It is clearly obvious that a lot of time, money and resources are put into researching and researching the animals, their environments, behaviors mannerisms and all other aspects before they become a new addition to the zoo. I felt happy after leaving Australia Zoo that there was people out there that are passionate about caring, and preserving our beautiful creatures.
I fully recommend a visit to the zoo, it might be a bit costly $55 Adults, $33 Kids.. Its worth it.. The Zoo is always developing and uses its money towards the animals and supporting causes and the local business's.
Things I reccommend making sure you dont miss?
# A show in the Croceseum.
# A Show or presentation by the Irwins, afterwall they are the superstars behind the project and it just makes your day a little bit more special.
# Seeing the Elephants and Elephant presentation.
# Try to fit in as many animal feedings/ talks/ shows as possible. They tell u so much and you get a real insight.
#7 - Pumicestone Passage, Bribie Island.
Since i live relatively close to this area, I frequently cross the passage and spend a day over on the island. It is truly a beautiful place, Its a mix of great recreational facilities, as well as being urbanized that you could easily enjoy a stay of one, two or more days or even weeks. Along with the great weather that is common in QLD, it is absolutely great to spend a day at the waterside.. Weather its playing in the sand with the littlies, Swimming, Boating in the Passage or just exploring the island. It is fast becoming a well developed, and fantastic recreational destination.
Pumicestone Passage, part of Moreton Bay Marine Park is home to a multitude of sea creatures, fish, jellies, dolphins, dugongs and sea turtles.
There is also great fishing to be had in the passage, fish commonly sought - Flathead, bream, mackerel, tailor and snapper. You will not be able to miss the sight of crab pot beacons floating among the passage, as keen fishermen seek out the delicious mud crabs and blue swimmers, that are also found among the waters.
Top Spots:
# Sylvan Beach
# White Patch
# Esplanade along Bongaree.
#20 Moreton Island
although my trip to this island could be much more longer and through, I still had an awesome time, visiting Tangalooma on a Day trip. We took an Extended Day Cruise Package, that included our return transfers to the island and dolphin feeding, for $90 each (adult). I think the biggest two things i noticed throughout the day was firstly the beautiful sereneness of the water, the beach and the nature. The Sweeping Palms the lined the foreshore, the Light Blue to Aqua Water, so inviting as it attracted swarms of Swimmers, Boating Enthusiasts, Para-sailers and more to frolic in the beautiful blue.
The Second, nothing is normally priced over there. restricted access of it being an island, and the tourism push means, lunch meals were $20 each. A Can of Coke $3. Any tours you wanted to do were at least $35 each.
We decided to go on the desert Safari tour, being the cheapest at $35 a head, which went for an hour an a half. I was subtly disappointed by the fact the "Safari" ended up just being a Bumpy Bus ride out to the large Sand Desert Dunes and then an hour spend in the heat and burning on sand, sliding down on toboggans which was an awesome experience, and one i would of done more than the once, had it not been so physically exhausting to scale the dune, in the 40 degree heat and burning hot sand.
Ofcourse a must see is the collection of Shipwrecks not far from the Tangalooma Resort. We hired a tinny for $25/hour and drove out amongst them, I was eager to snorkel and explore the wrecks, but my little one was not at all keen.
All in all i definitely enjoyed the day, and would fully recommend the trip to anyone. I would also recommend that you plan to spend, and fully experience what the island and resort and waters have to offer. Get out there and do it! We only get one life to live once.
