Category Archives: Journeys

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Tamborine Dreamer

A trip down the rocky road of memory We talk of going down memory lane but in fact memory can be more like a rocky road – bumps and potholes everywhere. I mused on this when, unexpectedly, I found myself … Continue reading →

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A ZOFOlicious experience

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Tamborine Dreamer

Well,  thanks to YourTime magazine and the generosity of beloved Musica Viva I get to see and hear this year’s concert program – always a thrill! So off I went to the season’s kickoff at the Queensland Conservatorium – the … Continue reading →

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Sunday morning coming down – with the Best Breakfast East of Perth!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Tamborine Dreamer

The Evans Head Surf Club claims to offer the best breakfast east of Perth. It’s a big claim – but very possibly justified.  Take a look at the photo and judge for yourself and yes – it tastes as good … Continue reading →

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Birding by the beach

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Tamborine Dreamer

That valiant band the Tamborine Mountain Bird Group went off to Evans Head recently for a few days pursuing our favourite hobby – with our favourite people.  Fifteen of us made the trip, either camping or staying in holiday accommodation. … Continue reading →

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Golden morning on the Gold Coast

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Tamborine Dreamer

  All who know me know how much I hate the Gold Coast.  I’m just too old now for all that razzle dazzle.  I dislike its brash and flash inhabitants, the tourist hordes, the sheer number of overwhelming buildings, the … Continue reading →

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Lost World

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Tamborine Dreamer

  It was such a beautiful day that we couldn’t waste it – we packed up an impromptu picnic and headed for one of our favourite places – Lost World. In this beautiful part of Australia where back from the … Continue reading →

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Mountain greenery

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Tamborine Dreamer

The Irish have an affinity with green mountains.  They sing songs about them and romanticise them and to this day still refer to those who prefer to live with their sheep in those remote green heights as  “mountainy men”.  This … Continue reading →

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The new track

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Tamborine Dreamer

On our latest trip to Evans Head we discovered a new walking track. Just when we thought we’d explored every walk for miles around, we found this one. Not quite by accident though. We’d heard rumours of this track for … Continue reading →

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Simple gifts – a trip to Evans Head

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Tamborine Dreamer

Evans Head is a place of simple gifts offered generously to those with the mindset to appreciate them. That’s why we love it. That’s why it has become our holiday destination of choice. The long and quiet beaches, the calm … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the waders – but port expansion threatens their habitat

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Tamborine Dreamer

Those who read the occasional birdwatching articles on this blog probably get the impression that the Tamborine Mountain Bird Group spends its time birding beautiful places. And mostly, this is true. Just occasionally though, we venture into the built environment … Continue reading →

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