Mountain Ranges, Vineyards & Kangaroos

Not only is the scenery incredibly picturesque, but there is so much to explore and enjoy in the Scenic Rim. Day trips are extremely popular in the region; from the vast expansive landscapes, to the lush rainforests, to the mountain ranges of the Great Dividing Range.

Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm has been created as a unique tourist destination, nestled in the Fassifern Valley at Mt Alford near Boonah, about 60 minutes from Brisbane and 1hr 30 minutes from the Gold Coast.

The property consists of a cellar door, restaurant and lavender shop which overlooks a six hectare vineyard and a breathtaking lavender fields, with magnificent views of the Scenic Rim mountains. Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm provides a southern France experience on the doorstep of Brisbane and is the perfect setting for a relaxing day away.

Whiptail Wallabies

Eastern Grey Kangaroos

We are definitely way overdue for another day trip to this area!

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Country Fences in the Boonah Region

While out on a day trip in the Boonah region, in south-east Queensland, we came across this property. Being a lover of leading lines, I really liked how the driveway leads your eye into the image and towards the distant mountain range.
I thought was that this would also be perfect for Theresa's meme.

And a bonus in the paddock was this old piece of farming machinery.

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Wild Bird Wednesday: Birds of Prey in the Scenic Rim

While out west in the Scenic Rim, I observed a number of birds of prey soaring. Of course, I yelled "Stop the car!". Sometimes Michael could pull over easily and others it just wasn't possible. Here are a couple of birds I did manage to capture.

First up is a Nankeen Kestrel

This isn't a great flight shot but I thought it showed the way this bird flies.

This next one is a Black Shouldered Kite

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Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm

Last weekend, Michael & I drove out west to Kooroomba Vineyard & Lavender Farm. We have been planning to visit there for about 12 months.

The drive out provided a stark reminder of the affects of the current lack of rainfall we have been experiencing over the last 6 months. Everything is so dry in south-east QLD due to missing our traditional wet season earlier this year.

Luckily the dams are still relatively full so the farmers can use water for their crops or, in this case, their lavender and vines.

Only in Australia, can you go to a winery with a stunning mountain backdrop and see Kangaroos and Wallabies amongst the vineyards.

This one is a Whiptail Wallaby (he/she has a white stripe on the face).

These ones are Eastern Grey Kangaroos

This one is carrying a joey in her pouch.

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Lake Moogerah

A couple of days after Christmas, my husband Michael & I decided to drive out to Lake Moogerah to capture sunset. We hadn't been there since August 2012, and I had a particular spot I wanted to photograph sunset from.

Our first stop was the recreation area near the observatory. Being Summer, there was a lot of water sport happening on the lake.

Although it was a very hot day, there was adequate shade to sit under.

The view across Lake Moogerah from the observatory.

And finally, to our sunset destination; down a private road to this lovely inlet, filled with dead trees...

And then the sky began to colour up, in spite of the heavy cloud hanging about...

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