Native Kapok (Cochlospermum gillivraei)

These flowers can be seen all over the island in spring. They are edible with a consistency like marshmallow and high in vitamin C.

Tropical Paradise II

I could post photos like this every day and not get bored. This is from the fort lookout.

Tropical Paradise

A view to savour. It was hard to keep walking when there were so many places to stop and take photos of the amazing view.

Island View

A sure sign that you're not in Mount Isa.

Ferry

The passenger ferry that brings people across the 20 minute ride to the island.

Magnetic Island Arrival

We arrived on Magnetic Island for the school camp and a few curious people inspected a strange sign. Lucky for us the cyclone sign foretold of no immediate danger.

On Route To Townsville

The train ride from Mount Isa to Townsville takes in many stations along the way. This was snapped as we left Charters Towers.

Kalkadoon Pub Library

A selection of books to read at the Kalkadoon Hotel in Kajabbi.

Melaleuca

On the banks of the Leichhardt River are the biggest Melaleuca (paperbark) trees I have ever seen.

Battle Mountain

This was the reason for my visit to Kajabbi. To see the site of the Kalkadoon resistance at Battle Mountain near Kajabbi.