Andrew's Photos

The dams are full! Time to check out the open floodgates at Wivenhoe and compare the levels.

Out and about on a two-week break from work.

Between Christmas 2008 and New Year, we headed down to Lismore where my brother and his partner own the squash courts. We liked it so much we went there again for a holiday in late January. Here is a collection of photos taken at Byron Bay and Ballina during those trips. Also added is a collection of photos taken over time and photos of the Q150 train.

My friend Timmy had recently returned from studying in Sydney so we headed out on a day trip to Mt French and Moogerah Dam, part of Moogerah Peaks National Park.

In early January I headed up to the Sunshine Coast to visit a friend. Ended up going to Underwater World and the Sunshine Coast Castle (also known as the Bli Bli Castle).

At the end of January I was lucky enough to go on a trip to the Mayne Rail Yard at Bowen Hills.

My friend Kurt and I decided to head for a trip south to Springbrook National Park. On the way we stopped at Hinze Dam - then stopped at Little Nerang Dam on the way back.

This is one of the best trips I've done - and is only a little more than an hour away from home. I'd recommend this as a day trip for anyone near Brisbane or on the Gold Coast.

During a 2-and-a-bit-week break from work, I decided to head out and about. I clocked up over 3,400km in my trusty Laser. The first trip was to Roma for "Easter in the Country" (and my birthday) with Steven, a former local of the area.

Second trip was to Alstonville and Ballina in NSW with Jason. My brother and his partner (Jason's mum) were managing the squash courts in Alstonville until the idiot owner decided to sell the building without telling them.

The third trip was to Biloela. I'd been there twice before - but that was before I bought my camera. The views there were one of the reasons why I wanted to buy a camera and once I did, I vowed to return there "one day".

Finally, I went on a day trip with Jamie up through Mt Nebo and Mt Glorious to Somerset Dam.

A weekend trip to Toowoomba during a week-and-a-half break from work. Lucky I had Richie with me to show me all the sites. During the weekend we caught up with Dan, a friend I'd been chatting to on the net for years.

After an Easter trip to Roma was cancelled, I stayed home and received a visit from my good friend Travis (from Melbourne).

During this time we visited beautiful Rainbow Beach and Inskip Point, including the fabulous Sandblow. We headed to Hervey Bay for a birthday lunch beside the beach. We also headed up to Bundaberg, stopping at the Flying High Bird Habitat in Apple Tree Creek on the way.

A couple of weeks later, I went on a spontaneous trip to Brisbane for the weekend. It included a visit to a park near Swanbank Power Station and a stroll around the Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens.

I went on a holiday trip and met a number of people I'd be chatting to on the Internet for some time and their circles of friends. After a few days in Rockhampton, I headed up to Townsville. While I was there, we went for a trip to Paluma, just north of Townsville, where we encountered tranquil rock pools and spectacular views. After quick stopover back in Rockhampton, I headed home in time for the Bathurst 1000.