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matildatraveller


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Hi Sheba, is it Green Island off Cairns QLD by any chance?  Gwynnie floating.gif

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Sure is.   That didn't take you long Gwynnie.  Where are you next ?



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Thanks Sheba, many moons ago we lived in Townsville and took the kids for a three day holiday snorkeling trip during the school break and recognised the Island immediately!!

Now for a different camping holiday.   I stayed at this free Bush camp next to a dam only last year.  The camp has a great yabbie population and has the same name as the Dam it was named after.  So who can name this campsite? Thinking the Camp 8 book ( or equivalent) and you'll find it. More hints as we go..... Gwynnie floating.gif

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Hi guys, 'cause things have slowed down somewhat I will add some more information & photos from differing angles. Some comments noted:  (quote) "Camped overnight at this place as part of the Golden West Discovery tour and was amazed at the size and beauty of the place in remote outback WA."( unquote )            Gwynnie floating.gif

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Mr Google tells me it may be Niagara Dam, Menzies, Western Australia

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Right again Bluecat....a great spot to stop and take in the beautiful isolation, we must be the only ones playing today...Where to now?



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Looks a bit that way so lets go here an easy one

 

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Hi Bluecat,   Dr. Google says it is St John The Evangelist Catholic Church 1836 Australia's Oldest Existing Catholic Church   Archdiocese of Hobart  Gwynnie   floating.gif



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That is it i thought someone would be pick it sooner well done where to now Gwynnie

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Hi Bluecat, getting late so I will place one last photo up for grabs.  What location would you find this formation and what purpose does the rock wall serve?    Gwynnie floating.gif

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I would say it is at  Merredin W.A. The hill was a catchment for water to be used for the steam trains.

There is another one Like that one, but i'am sure it's at Merredin. cheers reg



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Similar rock and water catchment wall at Kokerbin rock in WA



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Good morning guys, both right in being in WA but it is in the Shire of Yilgarn......   

Reglynn- not at Merredin, you need to travel further North/East by 163 km and it is a water catchment. 

Dunmowin, it is not at Kokerbin you also need to travel further North/East by 251 kms to reach this site.  There is a free camp at this site too.  Gwynnie floating.gif

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We stayed at that camp site to, had to look back to photos.

Would it be Boondi Rock W.A.



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Correct!!!! clap.gif  clap.gif Reglynn and a very nice spot it was too!!!  Where would you like to take us now??   Gwynnie floating.gif



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North Beacon Nature Reserve ???

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Thanks Gwynnie , yes it is  good free camp, there is a free camp at Merredin as well.

A bit more about the two Merredin & Moondi Rock. They are natural rock water catchment area with man made rock walls and drains.

The water was for the steam trains travelling to and from Perth.

Getting on track again. Where would this church be. cheers reg

 

 

 



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Is the church in Donnybrook ?

reglynn, I think the metal drain may be at Karalee Rocks

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it is Raukkan according to google and a place i must visit when down that way


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Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!  Terry your are truly a worthy adversary in the Google research department and I take my hat off to you!  Also a "Happy New Year 2019" to all on the Grey Nomads Forums.....  from Gwynnie floating.gif

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Thanks Gwynnie it is just a case of typing in the right question HAPPY NEW YEAR to all on the Forum

this will most likely be to easy

 

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Would that be an hotel in Esk Qld ?

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bluecat wrote:

it is Raukkan according to google and a place i must visit when down that way

 Although you are right bluecoat. If look on the back of a pineapple ($50) note you will see there as well. cheers reg



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No not Esk

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Well is this some kind of a record, it's been 2 days with no hint.

As they say a good game is quick game. 

Is it in NSW. A hint would be very nice to start year off. cheers reg



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Given that the advertising signs are of Great Northern & 4 XXXX beers, are you in North Queensland by any chance?  Gwynnie ?  floating.gif



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Townsville.


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Sorryi thought it was a easy one

Gwynnie yes it is in North Queensland

Dougwe sorry no it is not Townsville

it is a popular pub with tour operators and locals in the ? ? lands that is almost giving it away now


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Tolga.  biggrinbiggrinbiggrin  Do you know how many "Great Northern Hotel"s there are in Qld ?



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Hi Sheba, thought I'd get up early and research...but you beat me to it- AGAIN!!  LOL    Gwynnie floating.gif

 



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