The last two weeks of July 2004 found Craig and Len barely escaping certain death. They were up against leeches, crocodiles, sharks, dingos, decompression sickness, stinging trees, huge birds called cassowaries, the elements and worst of all—driving on the wrong side of the road. So there we were…

There are also links to more Australia trip photo pages at the bottom of this page.

 

Champagne Pools, Fraser Island, Queensland
This is the view north from Indian Head—the furthest point allowed by our 4x4 rental company. The Tukkee Sandblow is in the distance. As inviting as this may be, you can’t swim here. Hammerhead and tiger sharks frequent the shallow waters near the beach. Great whites loom further out. Supposedly it’s not hard to see them from shore. July 26, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

Photo Highlights from Craig and Len's Down Under Adventure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maheno Beach, Fraser Island, Queensland
Craig is at the helm of the snorkel-equipped Toyota LandCruiser as it climbs our of a seashore pond that we reckon is two and a half feet deep. Nothing off roads like a rental. July 26, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mt Bartle Frere Walking Track, Wooroonooran National Park, Queensland
Len scans a river crossing in the Queensland rainforest. Len and Craig’s summit to the top of Queenslands highest peak (1622 m, 5352 ft) was thwarted near the top when they found themselves covered in bloodsucking rainforest leeches. Oops, forgot the leech repellent. July 24, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600] Click here for a better account and more pictures of the hike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Downtown and Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales
This picture was taken from the Manly Beach ferry as we return to the Circular Quay wharf. July 28, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lake Wabby, Fraser Island, Queensland
The picturesque lake is tucked between the enormous Dulingbara Sandblow and dense eucalyptus forest. The wind is gradually blow the dunes toward the lake and in time the lake will be completely filled. July 26, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lake Wabby, Fraser Island, Queensland
From the shoreline of Lake Wabby, you can get an appreciation for how large the dunes are and how steeply they fall into the lake. July 26, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lake McKenzie, Fraser Island, Queensland
Len poses in front of the turquoise blue waters of Lake McKenzie. July 26, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hastings Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea
Fifty miles offshore from Cairns, this is the view from the third deck of our dive boat, Reef Encounter. Hastings Reef is one of three reefs we visit on the great barrier reef. The change in color marks the spot where the reef begins to go from a few feet deep to 60+ feet deep. The dingy is being used to ferry supplies from another boat that makes the trip to port every day. July 22, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bendell Ker Mountain Range, Mirriwinni, Queensland
The road to Josephine Falls leads past sugar and banana plantations. Mt. Bartle Frere is just out of the picture to the right. July 24, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunrise from Seventy-File Mile Beach, Fraser Island, Queensland
Shortly after we see a wild dingo on the beach, the sun pokes through the clouds. We start the day early because we can on drive on the beach at low tide. 6:45 AM, July 26, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales
Nice hair, Craig. July 28, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Head, Manly Beach, New South Wales
Len, Craig, and their friend Patrick sit on rocks overlooking Manly Beach. July 28, 2004. [See Large 1200 x 1600]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click below to see five more photo pages from the Australia trip...

Australia Highlights

SCUBA Trip - Cairns/Rainforest - Fraser Island 1 - Fraser Island 2 - Sydney

Back to Craig's Main Photo Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norman Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea
Craig begins his SCUBA descent to 60 feet of depth. Later on this dive, he gets stuck while trying to swim through a coral tunnel. July 22, 2004.