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One Four Challenge – Feb Wk 3

Several hours ago I wrote this post and then my Firefox crashed and when it restarted I had a virus!  So steps were taken for removal which seems to have worked and then it was off to see one of … Continue reading

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Feb One Four Challenge – Wk 1

How did it get to be Feb already?  Well the good news is that means a new round of the One Four Challenge for Feb – click the link for details if you are new to the challenge. I really … Continue reading

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Australia Zoo Part 5 – Croc and Reptile show

This is obviously the highlight show for Australia Zoo, given the founders penchant for pulling the tails on wild crocs for fun (and for TV) so I wasn’t sure what I was going to see here, but I was pleasantly … Continue reading

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Australia Zoo Part 4 – Jabiru and Free Flight Raptor Show

The Jabiru or Black Necked Stork was my favourite bird at Australia Zoo. I had seen its back from a distance at Currumbin so didnt realise how gorgeously coloured these birds are. And they are tall as well – a … Continue reading

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Australia Zoo Part 3 – Cassowary, Barn Owl and other native Australian birds

One of the delights for me in visiting Australia was discovering the huge interesting diversity of the native birds. They are far more colourful and flamboyant than our native NZ birds, and come in a wider range of sizes. Birds … Continue reading

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Australia Zoo Part 2 – Komodo, Tortoise, Tasmanian Devils and a Wombat

Australia Zoo is quite large and we decided to do the area closest to the entrance before wandering further. After looking at the map, planning for lunch and the Croc and the Birds of Prey shows, that was the plan. … Continue reading

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Australia Zoo Part 1- Dingos and other critters

Australia Zoo was the second animal themed outing on my holiday. It has a very different feel to Currumbin, the paths are wide, flat and concrete, there are lots of signs (which is good because its big and the paths … Continue reading

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