Mum Travels Oz

14/05/2021

21/03/2021

Just a few minutes from where I live is a memorial, reminding us of Queensland's dark and disgusting history.

At Neerkol, just outside Rockhampton in Central Queensland, this institution, built in 1885, accommodated over 4,000 boys and girls throughout its years of operation. The abuse they endured was horrendous and the effects linger for generations.

To change the future we must understand the past. ☹

03/01/2021

Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.

A little touch of paradise. 😎 Who else loves turtles? 🐢 A beautiful snorkelling location, swimming with manta rays, stingrays and small sharks. 🐠🦈

15/12/2020

This is how we roll in Central Queensland. 😉🦌
Happy Christmas everyone! 🥳❤🎅🤶

27/09/2020

👣👣👣👣 PRISON BOAB TREE 👣👣👣👣

In the 1800’s Aboriginal people of the West Kimberley were kidnaped by ‘black birders’. They were rounded up, put in chains and taken to Broome to work in the pearl shell industry. Enslaved! This boab tree served as a place to imprison them whilst waiting for a boat from Derby.

Another disgraceful example of the treatment our Indigenous people endured following colonisation. Considering their spiritual significance to the Aboriginal people (see last image) I can barely imagine what they would have been feeling at being forced into one of these trees.

This is one of several boab prison trees found across the Top End.

09/09/2020

Passing through Bundaberg, Qld? Well, the famous rum distillery isn't the only adult beverage highlight in town. Check this one out! Gin is their specialty and this pink gin liquor is to die for. Like fairy floss for adults! 💗 Free tastings and really knowledgeable, welcoming staff. Loved it!

25/08/2020

How good does this sound? 😀

I've done a little 4WDing the past few years but never anything serious. Nor have I had to get myself or anyone else out of a sticky situation. And... I've never been to Fraser Island. I'm putting this girl's trip on my bucket list. 👍🏞🚘

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22/08/2020

Rosslyn Bay... you take my breath away. 🥰

20/08/2020

The Capricorn Caves, 23 kms north of Rockhampton, are one of the largest privately owned cave systems in Australia.

The caves developed due to water erosion in the limestone, which was formed from coral growing in shallow water around volcanic islands thousands of years ago.

There are a few tours to choose from, depending on your ability and level of adventure, and a caravan park with cabins on site. We did the Cathedral Cave tour with our favourite moments being: 1. experiencing the amazing acoustics in the cathedral cave and 2. hearing the buzz of the thumb-sized bent-wing bats. Check out the website link below.

http://capricorncaves.com.au/

19/08/2020

Another stunning winters day in Central Queensland. 💙 Blue skies for the win!

09/08/2020

So many lovely travel memories popped up on my Facebook today. Life is just one BIG adventure. Always evolving and exciting. 🌍