Leichhardt Rockhampton
Cnr Denham and Bolsover St. Rockhampton, Queensland, 4700, Australia
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Rockhampton - Rodeo and new friends
... in Fitzroy River and Tropic of Capricorn monument. Outside the town there are Capricorn Caves, historical Mount Morgan and scenic drive to Capricorn Coast with Yeppoon as its major tourist centre.
We started from visiting the Zoo as Nell wanted to see the animals again. I think it is the only free Zoo so far in our trip. We could see koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, chimpanzees, emus, and birds. Nothing fancy but we could have a good time.
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The Capricorn Coast
... which we did have a dip in. Emu Park sits on a rocky headland and at the top of a small hill, overlooking the sea, is a monument to Captain James Cook called the “Singing Ship Sculpture” which is really clever. It is made to look like a sail but is made from different sized hollow pipes so when there is a slight sea breeze it makes a mournful tune. It is surprisingly very relaxing to listen ...
Yeeeehaaaaaa
... Emma and Selina - each team had to have a name involving 'goat', so we called ourselves 'Billy Bum Chums'. Although we were pretty speedy (30 secs) we only came second, although I'm pleased to say that I managed to lasoo the goat :) . I also learnt how to crack a whip (did you know that the sound is actually made as the whip breaks the sound barrier by going more thant 320m per sec?!) and got to have a go at a ...
Rockhampton: Beef Capital of Australia
... there to have a look before heading to the free zoo and botanic gardens which were nice. After lunch we went for a walk around the town, despite the fact it had started ******* it down with rain, along the river and through the town centre. Later on, the four of us who would all be heading to the cattle station together, ...
Croc's away!
... he takes to one side and asks if I'd like to join a few guests on a visit to the crocodile farm. Apparently at no cost as the local Tourism board are here filming and taking pictures for new publications here in Oz and internationally! What can I say... hmmmm yes!!!
Koorana is an approved farm, operating under the Australian Government's strategic conservation program.
Koorana Crocodile farm was ...



