Fraser Island is the home to Sandy National Park, one giant sand dune. We departed from Noosa Heads on a 2 hour drive to arrive here....where peace and tranquility is born. Endlss ocean on the horizon and stretches of sand so smooth and even as far as the eyes can see.
Although so still, we were warned against swimming in this stretch of ocean due to reports of shark attacks...eeckk!!!!
THIS>>>however..is beautiful Lake MacKenzie..a large freshwater basin in the middle of Fraser Island. The moment you set eyes on it,..its beauty engulfs you and enthralls you in a way you cannot imagine. No sharks in this pool 8). Also, since it is freshwater, swimming in it is like a natural swimming pool with silky soft sand at the bottom. We are continually amazed by the clarity of the water. Is this the real fountain of youth???
Our other fav stop on this trip was a visit to Australia Zoo, home to Steve and Bindi Irwin . Let me remind you this place is everything STEVE and BINDI...they were everywhere!! on drink cups, on the walls and they even played Bindi's album in the croc pen!! no wonder the crocs are always underwater....But it is wonderful to see such a well kept zoo where for once, the animals look happy to be there! They are fed the freshest food (DK and I were envious of freshly cut plums and such in the bird cage) and some animals get daily walks around the zoo.
Exhibit A: Wombat on a leash
Exhibit B: Tigers...one siao handler actually went into the den and swam with them, playing big catnip like they were kittens...amazing to watch.
Exhibit C: Can't remember their names now but these two are the lovebirds or rather lovecrocs in the zoo. i.e. a breeding pair. This pic even has them holding hands!! cue audience: awwwww!
Ack!! Something's got my ass!!!
The Kiama blowhole....very dry blowhole
Sunset is always gorgeous..however you look at it.
The tourists at the blowhole
Grand Pacific Drive towards Wollongong
