Our social director, Norma organised a trip to the Bundaberg area for dragonboaters, family members and friends. She lined up some great places and venues to visit - a couple of places we had previously been to but they were worth a re-visit anyway We hadn't been to the Hinkler Aviation museum and the Mystery Craters so they were a nice surprise and probably good to go to as a group visit.
Transport was in a comfy coach and the weather was ideal (as it is everyday in QLD). It was a long day and long distance between spots but in between Suzan, the games director, had some funny stories and stupid quizzes for us to keep ourselves amused.
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| Merry group |
Morning tea was held at Bamboo Land in Howard on the banks of the Burrum River. We wandered amongst amazing clumps of beautiful, decorative bamboo plants with an understorey of gingers, heliconias and dotted along the way was the odd pieces of natural wood sculptures. The paths meandered amongst the beautiful palms and plants, little water features and seating areas where you could spend many a restful time. Of course, there was a lovely nursey and gift shop that you could easily spend a lot of money.
Our second stop was at the Bundaberg Rum Distillery where the famous Bundie Rum is manufactured. The tour of the plant is well worth the time and compulsory to get a couple of complimentary nips of their 'sought after' liqueurs.
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| Sandra, the president and Norma the social director! |
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| Some of the troops - Kerri and Ros |
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| Norma and Dave |
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| Dave with the famous BUNDY BEAR |
Unfortunately the Bundabery Rum tour was pretty rushed as the lunch booking at the Botanical Gardens was behind schedule!
The downside to tours is they have to run to a schedule and sometimes you miss out on the best bits because of bookings ahead.
The Bert Hinkler Museum was an absolute trove of aviation stuff relating to Bert's inventions, feats and trips. Interesting that he has a couple of Gympie connections in his growing up and life story. His childhood house 'Mon Repos' is in the grounds as well and an interesting exhibit.
Our final stop for afternoon tea was a place at South Kolan, out of Bundaberg where the big attraction was some geological phenomena of a series of craters. The origins of the oddly shaped craters have remained a subject of controversy and mystery. The rock formations are a mottled mixture of sandstone and ochre stain.
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| Mystery Craters |
Winding down ..... refreshing before the long trip home
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More of the crew - Binnie, Ros, Daffy, Helen, Billie and Suzan
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Not a bad way to spend a Sunday, in amongst a cheery lot, chaffeured, food to feed an army and new places to see.
You guys never stop haha
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