Waves And Volcanic Plugs

Water splashes ashore overlooking the aptly named Pumicestone Passage.  Behind can be seen the extinct volcanoes that caused the pumice.

Orion Nebula

The Orion nebula, M42, as seen from Mount Isa in a 60mm refractor.

Doggy Lifesaver

A lifesaving dog at King's Beach surf life saving club at Caloundra collects donations.

Canoe Rapids

The first small obstacle to negotiate at the beginning of the Gregory Canoe Race.  The annual Gregory Canoe Race begins here and heads downstream to end at the Gregory Downs Hotel about 20 kilometres north.

Under The Melaleuca

Sitting in the shade of a Melaleuca tree on the banks of the Gregory River.  A great place for a camp out.

Riversleigh D Site

A fossil bone and gizzard contents from a big bird that lived in Australia long ago.  This is in the world heritage listed Riversleigh Fossil Site D just south of Lawn Hill.

Archer Fish

Fascinating little fish that shoot their pray down with jets of water from their mouths.

Tufa

An interesting formation of limestone called tufa.  The limestone rich waters carry sediments that build up slowly over time to make these intricate formations.  The rock that builds up like this is called tufa.

Palm Reflection

Even in a National Park the law of reflection still holds true.

Indarri Falls

A small waterfall section on Lawn Hill Creek known as Indarri Falls.  This is well worth the walk and or paddle up the gorge for a cool swim.