Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Maroochy Bridge

Maroochy River Bridge

Last weekend was the first time I had crossed the Maroochy River Bridge on foot. It is a beautiful walk along the south bank of the Maroochy River and over to the northern shore of Mudjimba.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Wharf Mooloolaba

Wharf Tower

This The Wharf Marina at Mooloolaba. The Wharf Tower in the background is unfortunately closed, it used to be one of my favourite spots for a lookout.

Monday, October 29, 2018

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Seaplane

Wilga 80 Seaplane

Sitting on the Maroochy River you can find this Wilga 80 Seaplane waiting to take you for a sight seeing tour of the coast.

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Coastal Pathway

Coastal Walkway

A coastal pathway along the Sunshine Coast. I'm slowly walking this path one section at a time.

Friday, October 26, 2018

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Unexpected Door

Unexpected Door

An unexpected door is the most interesting kind of door. Especially when climbing a steep track up a rocky mountain face and you see this at the end of the track. If only I had a key.

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Up A Tree

Up A Tree

A large conifer tree leans against the steep mountain outside Queenstown but continues to grow and hold onto the cliff. A tree that one can hardly resist climbing.

Monday, October 22, 2018

Queenstown Climbing Crag

Queenstown Climbing Crag

If you take a small track up a steep hill on the outskirts of Queenstown you will find this climbing crag. A stunning view and location.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Blowing Snow

Blowing Snow

The snow being blown by some strong winds at Coronet Peak. It's hard to see from the photo, but the wind here was truly blasting over this peak at greater than 30 knots.

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Luge Track

Nathan and Matthew Luge

A couple of mates race down the Luge Track at Skyline in Queenstown.

Friday, October 19, 2018

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Baby Goat Do Do Do, Just Kidding ...

Baby Goat Do Do Do

This family of cute little kids was grazing on the Skyline hill in Queenstown. Although cute, they are feral goats and are causing problems across New Zealand, outcompeting native species for resources.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Friday, October 12, 2018

Porch View

Porch View

A spectacular view from the porch of our accommodation in Queenstown.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Development

New Development

A new shopping precinct development at the foot of the Remarkables is going up quickly on the entry into Queenstown.

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Snow Peaks Peek

First Snowy Mountain Peaks

A first peek at some snowy peaks in the distance on the trip into Queenstown.

Monday, October 8, 2018

Wind Farming

Wind Farming

Among all the things that are farmed in New Zealand, wind is right up there in some of the windy valleys.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

InterCity Bus

InterCity Bus

An InterCity Bus from Dunedin up to Queenstown in New Zealand gets me nearer the snow.