Wednesday 28 November 2012

Namuang Safari Tiger Feeding

Such a great experience to hold a tiger cub at the Namuang Safari.

Namuang Waterfall

Namuang Waterfall by holidaypointau
Namuang Waterfall, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Probably the worst thing to try and find when it was so hot but after walking and hiking a fair bit, i finally found the Namuang Waterfall.

Elephant Rock

Elephant Rock by holidaypointau
Elephant Rock, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Driving south from the airport along the main road, you will find Elephant Rock.

Namuang Safari Bird Show

Part of the Namuang Safari Show, the bird show was definitely entertaining.

Wat Plai Laem

Wat Plai Laem by holidaypointau
Wat Plai Laem, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Took a bit to find, but eventually found the Wat Plai Laem temple.

Bo Phut Dining

Bo Phut Dining by holidaypointau
Bo Phut Dining, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

The view from one of the places we had lunch at when visiting Bo Phut Fisherman's Village.

Sunday 18 November 2012

Austrlian Coat of Arms at Melbourne Museum

The Australian Coat of Arms display at the Melbourne Museum

Federation Square

Federation Square by holidaypointau
Federation Square, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Federation Square taken from the observation deck of the Eureka Tower

St Pauls Cathedral

St Pauls Cathedral by holidaypointau
St Pauls Cathedral, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

St Pauls Cathedral taken from the observation deck of the Eureka Tower

Albert Park

Albert Park by holidaypointau
Albert Park, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Albert Park taken from the observation deck of the Eureka Tower

Melbourne Arts Centre

Melbourne Arts Centre by holidaypointau
Melbourne Arts Centre, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

The Melbourne Arts Centre taken from the observation deck of the Eureka Tower

Eureka Tower

Eureka Tower by holidaypointau
Eureka Tower, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Photo taken of the Eureka Tower from Federation Square

Eureka Tower, Southbank & The Yarra River

The Eureka tower and Southbank taken from Birrarung Marr along the Yarra River

The Bronze Dog

The Bronze Dog by holidaypointau
The Bronze Dog, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

The bronze dog we took a photo of during our photo course

Federation Square

Federation Square by holidaypointau
Federation Square, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

An eyesore to some, Fed Square is a great place for lunch

Eureka Tower

Eureka Tower by holidaypointau
Eureka Tower, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Photo taken from the base of the Eureka Tower in Melbourne

The MCG and Rod Laver Arena

The MCG, Rod Laver Arena and AAMI park taken from the observation deck of the Eureka Tower

Racing at Broadford Raceway

Taken of when i was riding around the Broadford Racetrack

Sunset at Stony Point

Sunset at Stony Point by holidaypointau
Sunset at Stony Point, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Photo taken of the sunset when we camped at the Stony Point Caravan Park

Tantanoola Wind Farm

Tantanoola Wind Farm by holidaypointau
Tantanoola Wind Farm, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Taken around the bases of the wind turbines along the Tantanoola Wind Farm Tourist Drive near Millecent.

Saturday 10 November 2012

Tantanoola Wind Farm

Tantanoola Wind Farm by holidaypointau
Tantanoola Wind Farm, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Taken around the bases of the wind turbines along the Tantanoola Wind Farm Tourist Drive near Millecent

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches and cliffs around Southend in South Australia

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend in South Australia.

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend in South Australia.

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend in South Australia

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend in South Australia

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend in South Australia

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend in SA

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend, South Australia

Southend Jetty

Southend Jetty by holidaypointau
Southend Jetty, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Nowhere close to the size of the Beachport Jetty, the SouthEnd Jetty is commonly used by both local and commercial fishermen

Classic Country Bonfire

A bonfire held at my Dad's house near Mt Gambier.

The Blue Lake, Mt Gambier

Photo taken of the Blue Lake in summer when the lake is at its brightest shade of blue. The lake also serves as the town's water supply.

Engelbrecht Cave, Mt Gambier

It's hard to picture that the Engelbrecht Cave was actually an old rubbish dump before being cleaned up

Emu at the Valley Lake Wildlife Park

The emu that used to chase you at the Valley Lake Wildlife Park. It didn't seem to be there at Xmas 2011

The Blue Lake, Mt Gambier

Photo taken of the Blue Lake in summer when the lake is at its brightest shade of blue. The lake also serves as the town's water supply.

Saturday 3 November 2012

Russell at the Bay of Islands

The picturesque town of Russell at the beginning of our bay of Island Cruise

Whangarei Waterfall

Whangarei Waterfall by holidaypointau
Whangarei Waterfall, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

The stunning Whangarei Waterfall really just appears out of nowhere on the side of a suburban road

Auckland Cityscape

Auckland Cityscape by holidaypointau
Auckland Cityscape, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

The Auckland cityscape taken while driving along the highway into town

Sky Tower, Auckland

Sky Tower, Auckland by holidaypointau
Sky Tower, Auckland, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

At the base of the Auckland Sky Tower looking up. With the camera i had at the time, it was hard to get rid of the light pollution or with nothing to steady the shot, it would blur

Tree near Waitomo

Tree near Waitomo by holidaypointau
Tree near Waitomo, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

The large tree in Waitomo opposite where we had lunch

Hakka Falls

Hakka Falls by holidaypointau
Hakka Falls, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Extremely loud to be near with the sheer amount of water running through the narrow channel. Would have been great to ride a jet boat down the bottom

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, Rotorua

The Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland in Rotorua is the largest collection of Geothermal pools around the area. APart from the smell, it's really a sight to see!

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, Rotorua

The Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland in Rotorua is the largest collection of Geothermal pools around the area. APart from the smell, it's really a sight to see!

Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland, Rotorua

The Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Wonderland in Rotorua is the largest collection of Geothermal pools around the area. APart from the smell, it's really a sight to see!

Rotorua Redwoods

Rotorua Redwoods by holidaypointau
Rotorua Redwoods, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Famously known for geothermal pools, Rotorua also has a massive redwood forest that you shouldn't miss

Coleraine, Victoria

Coleraine, Victoria by holidaypointau
Coleraine, Victoria, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Taken from a roadside lookout at the top of the hill before entering Coleraine, Victoria

The Big Wool Bales, Hamilton

Not exactly a major drawcard, but you have to stop off and take a picture of the Big Wool Bales in Hamilton.

Kelpie on the Sheeps Back Statue

With Casterton claiming to the the birthplace of the Kelpie, this statue is along the main street

Coleraine, Victoria

Coleraine, Victoria by holidaypointau
Coleraine, Victoria, a photo by holidaypointau on Flickr.

Taken from a roadside lookout at the top of the hill before entering Coleraine, Victoria

Southend, South Australia

All these photos were taken around the beaches, cliffs and sand dunes around Southend, SA