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OZ Top Spot #2 Frankland Islands, Cairns, Far North Queensland

Last Updated on June 22, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ We marked our 2009 return to Cairns after 10 years by finding a patch of ‘absolute virgin territory’ – no mean feat given the many attractions we’d seen on several previous visits. BUT … a tour to the sensational Frankland Islands – arguably the most misspelled place name in these parts – was a[…]

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Signs #2 – Huh???

Last Updated on September 24, 2015 by Red Nomad OZ Other Australian signs may have more punchy graphics and wording, but this sign, found on a fence in Cooktown, definitely wins the ‘Huh???’ award. The fence surrounds a plot of land with an unremarkable building next to a service station on the outskirts of town, from which the sign is clearly visible. […]

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Only in OZ #3 – The World’s Largest Deckchair, Winton, Queensland

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ World’s Biggest Deckchair, Winton Outdoor Cinema, Queensland You don’t visit outback Queensland expecting to see the world’s largest deckchair do you?  Of course you don’t!  BUT whether you expect it or not, Winton, smack bang in the middle of Queensland is home to this record breaking construction! Yes, it really IS[…]

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Only in OZ #2 – A Point of Interest, Outback Queensland

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ Somewhere west of Windorah (Outback Queensland) en route to the little Public Toilet at the End of the Universe where the track heads south to Birdsville, a tantalising tale unfolds. The first hint of something weird afoot is a sign – ‘A Point of Interest – 5 km’.  What a tease!!  As it[…]

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Signs #1 – Fast Flowing Water

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ The graphics on this sign leave the reader in no doubt as to what will happen to the car if the road ahead is covered by water!  Signs like these are probably Australia’s way of making up for being largely monolingual – although not all sign ‘art’ is so clear[…]

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Only in OZ #1 – The Golden Gumboot, Tully, Queensland

Last Updated on August 18, 2019 by Red Nomad OZ The Golden Gumboot, Tully, Queensland Yes, this is the fabulous Golden Gumboot in Tully, Queensland that my blog devotees will recall from previous posts. As it was pouring with rain both times we passed it on our 2010 trip, here’s some photos I prepared earlier!  Yes, that is a frog[…]

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Traveller SHAME Files #2 – The Cleaning Fairy

Last Updated on November 14, 2015 by Red Nomad OZ It’s amazing to me that rational people who stopped believing in Santa and/or the Easter Bunny well before reaching adulthood apparently still believe in the Cleaning Fairy.  I say ‘apparently’, because while no one’s actually TOLD me they believe in the Cleaning Fairy, I’ve observed a number of giveaways clearly showing that some[…]

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Australia’s Scenic Public Toilets #5 – Yorke Peninsula, SA

Last Updated on February 28, 2016 by Red Nomad OZ Here’s a break from tradition – public amenities NOT surrounded by rocks, desert or barren spaces!!  No idea what I’m talking about?  Check out the other Scenic Public Toilets in this series, and all will become clear! This amenities block near Brown’s Beach in Innes National Park on the Southern Yorke Peninsula,[…]

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Traveller SHAME Files #1 – The Dingo Trap

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ During my travels I’ve observed – and been on the receiving end of – some odd behaviours.  Of course during this time I’ve more than likely caused many a ‘what the …’ moment myself …  The shame files aren’t about ALL travellers – they’re about the ones who indulge in behaviours[…]

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