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General: Bushwalking
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  • Dani_aus
  • Updated By Dani_aus on June 18, 2003
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  • one of the many tracks - Brisbane
    one of the many tracks
    by Dani_aus
    A great way to see native fauna and flora in Brisbane.
    There are quite a few bushes around Brisbane with worn tracks that are quite easy to navigate around.
    The level needed ranges from easy strols to hikes.
    At most of the entrances to these should be a map so you know what way you want to go. very easy to read, and while walking there are ocasional signs that show you which way to go.

    One i regularly use is Tohey forest. but there are heaps around.

    A good way to get info on these would be through the Brisbane city council.

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    General: Explore the life of a convict
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  • Jez79
  • Updated By Jez79 on October 12, 2002
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  • Advertised as 'australia's alcatraz', St Helena Island used to function as a high security prison. The prisoners were engaged in work in agriculture, boot-making, baking, and a number of other trades, and at one point St Helena penal establishment was reportedly considered one of the best prison's in the world. I've been to the island once years ago and found it pretty interesting. The website has more information and there are number of travel deals I've seen around. There are ecotours of the island, as well as a program including a drama of the early settlement of the island.
    www.sthelenaisland.com.au

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    General: The Maroochy River. If you...
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  • Ronald_T
  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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  • General - Brisbane
    by Ronald_T
    The Maroochy River. If you drive to the Sunshine Coast on the same way as you drive to the Montville town, you will find it flowing to the sea. These pictures been taken at a friend's place of Sue in his backyard. Do you not want to live like that?

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    General: Visit Montville. If you travel...
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  • Ronald_T
  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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  • General - Brisbane
    by Ronald_T
    Visit Montville. If you travel to the Sunshine Coast via the hinterland route, you will find on your way this beautiful town, in fact a well-known tourists spot. You can find there many shops with arts from over the whole world. Think about that this place is nice to visit and look around. If you want to buy some things, you will pay a lot of money while in the city the same things are cheaper most of the time. But also travelling on this way will make sure that you have great views on your way to there. See for more pictures in the Montville travelogue please.

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    General: Visit the Sunshine Coast. Sue...
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  • Ronald_T
  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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  • General - Brisbane
    by Ronald_T
    Visit the Sunshine Coast. Sue told me that it is Brisbane's most nice beaches and not so busy as the Gold Coast. Although I never made it in the Gold Coast with my broken shoulder, I cannot tell. The Sunshine Coast is a collection of little towns north of Brisbane - Caloundra, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore, and then of course there is Noosa - the bustling star of the Sunshine Coast. It is about 90 km from Brisbane and you can get there on a fast way via the Bruce Highway. See for more pictures in the Sunshine Coast travelogue please.

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    General: Redcliffe
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  • Colzy
  • By Colzy on June 19, 2005
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  • Redcliffe coast - Brisbane
    Redcliffe coast
    by Colzy
    The Redcliffe peninsula is just 35 minutes north of Brisbane. It is a beautiful spot with about 22km of coastline. It is seemingly a world away from the bustling city. There is a scenic drive called 'The Northern Moreton Bay Tourist Drive' which is fantastic. Follow the signs from the Bruce Highway and it will take you via Scarborough and the marina and then along the stunning Redcliffe coastline which features Moreton Island out in the distance. Stop for some photos, a swim and and a coffee in Redcliffe. Perfect.

    Take the Anzac Avenue exit from the Bruce Highway.

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    General: Something obscure...
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  • Jez79
  • Updated By Jez79 on June 8, 2003
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  • Kangaroo Point Temple - Brisbane
    Kangaroo Point Temple
    by Jez79
    If you have some time to explore Brisbane and are looking for something a little quirky, check out The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints (Mormans) at Kangaroo Point. Located on River Terrace, in a prime location overlooking Brisbane city, the church is difficult to miss. Recently completed, it is a huge palatial structure, with water features and a big gold angel on top. I believe the technical description would be " a classic modern single-spire design". Whatever the case, it looks outrageously out of place on the street but is definately an attention getter.

    The Latter day saints church is said to be one of the fastest growing in Australia, and the temple is part of a worldwide development project. If you're in any way interested in the religion, architecture or the obscure it's certainly worth checking out.

    I went on a tour of the temple, which they were offering free before it is dedicated. Only members of the church are allowed access after the dedication (so you can now only view it from outside). The complex is made up of the temple building, and another buidling which houses a community area, meeting rooms, an assembly hall and so on. The temple itself is reserved for church members deemed to be living a life of "high morality". Inside are a number of different rooms, all sloping up and increasing in intricacy and brightness, to symbolise moving closer to God. No expense has been spared in the temple, and the church members are all very proud of their temple.

    I should acknowledge that the picture is from the following website: http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/

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    General: City views one way, Mountain views the other
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  • Updated By Ukarumpa on April 23, 2003
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  • sunset over Forest Park - Brisbane
    sunset over Forest Park
    by Ukarumpa
    If you head west out of Brisbane on Musgrave Road, which turns into Waterworks Road, you go through Red Hill, Ashgrove and The Gap before leaving Brisbane proper and heading into Crown Land. This is land which belongs to the government - technically still the Crown - and cannot be developed. 15 minutes' drive from The Gap and you could be parked halfway up Mt Nebo at a lookout with a perfect view of the City. Most of these lookout areas are clearly (if somewhat precipitously) signposted - you can see the sign, but not until you pretty much HAVE to turn. This makes traffic slow, but there isn't much of it and you'll generally be too busy looking at the view to bother about speed!

    The Brisbane Forest Park website has more details.

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  • Phone: +61-(0)7-3300 4855
  • Website: http://www.brisbaneforestpark.qld.gov.au
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    General: From Brisbane you can take a...
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  • mocca
  • By mocca on August 26, 2002
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  • General - Brisbane
    by mocca
    From Brisbane you can take a tour to Tambourine mountain (very close to the Gold coast aswell) or go north along the queensland coast towards the Sunshine coast, there at Tin Can Bay you can see and swim with wild dolphins.
    And if you want to see something truluy funny, go to Gladstone, there they have the best roadsign ever.

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    General: Not all tourists know what the...
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  • chris_i79
  • By chris_i79 on August 27, 2002
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  • General - Brisbane
    by chris_i79
    Not all tourists know what the locals do. When in Brisbane you must go to Stradbroke island. To get there take the train to the Clevland stop. There is a shuttle bus that will take you to the ferry station. From there it is a short 30 min boat ride. Once on the island there is a bus that you to various spots on the island

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