Wynnum Beach

Wynnum is about a 25 minute drive from brisbane city.

Along Wynnum's coastline you will find the Wynnum Pier, the salt water Wading Pool, a Marina and several children playgrounds.

Seagulls on the watch

Looking out to sea

Beach front taken from pier

The Pier

The Marina

Enjoying the view

Wynnum is also popular for Fish and Chips with many places to choose from with great views of the ocean.

One of many art works on the pathway

Wynnum is also impressive with the amount of large playgrounds for the children to explore. 

To find you way around Wynnum a map can be obtained from this link http://www.mapit.com.au/QLD/wynnum_map.htm

More on Wynnum and other places to visit then have a glance at Queensland tourismhttp://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/brisbane/places-to-visit/wynnum/index.cfm 

CEDAR CREEK FALLS, SAMFORD

Crossing Cedar Creek

still a way to go before we get to cedar falls

Pretty little creek

Arrive at Cedar Creek Falls

looking above at the tree cover

Disappointed with rock pool

Nice view looking down the creek

Small rock cave

interesting rock boulder

       At peace with nature

Cedar Creeks Falls is rather a small rock pool that the locals use for swimming to cool down from the summer heat. To get there involves climbing over a gate and walking through a private road. The trip was not worth the effort.

Berrinba Wetlands

                                               

Entrance from carpark

 

parkland area

                                             watching the ducks

                                                    don't go duckies...

 

island in the middle of lagoon

                                             Another view of lagoon

 

hello birdy

the pathway around the wetlands

taking a look at the creek that flows into lagoon

time for another photo shot

another small creek

                          strange looking plant

                              another unusual plant

I would not recommend Berrinba Wetlands as a tourist destination, but a great place for a bbq or a family 'get together'. The park has extremely good walkways that is ideal for jogging and cycling.

The following link will give you a map of the Berrinba Wetlands
http://www.logan.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/2068/berrinbawetlandswalkways.pdf 

AUSTRALIAN SWEET WINES

Australia has a good range of desert wines if you have a bit of a sweet tooth.  


The next time you are looking for a nice wine to enjoy, to top that perfect day travelling around, why not kick back and relax with one of these wines.

DE BORTOLI NOBLE ONE BOTRYTIS SEMILLON

 DE BORTOLI NOBLE ONE BOTRYTIS SEMILLON is produced from the Riverina region in southern New South Wales.


a full description of the wine can be found here:

http://www.debortoli.com.au/our-wines/our-brands/noble-one/listing/view/noble-one-2007.html

Debortoli website:http://www.debortoli.com.au

Bella Donna Zibibbo

 BELLA DONNA ZIBIBBO is a mildly sweet white sparkling wine produced by Victorian Alps Winery.

The experts say it has a green apple and nashi fruit aromas, with deliciously sweet flavours of ripe summer fruits.

For me this wine is perfect if looking for a nice sweet wine that is not too sickly sweet. Great on a hot Queensland's summer day.

better view of label....

The Bella Donna range also has a delicious rosa Zibibbo which is  sweeter in taste.

More on Victorian Alps Winery can be found here:
http://www.victorianalpswinery.com.au 

BROWN BROTHERS ORANGE MUSCAT & FLORA

This unique wine is one of my personal favourites. A very sweet wine with an orange and stone fruit flavour. Not for everyone but refreshing for those who enjoy exploring different  and unusual products.


For more information on the Brown Brothers
range go to this webpage:
www.brownbrothers.com.au






GRANT BURGE MOSCATO FRIZZANTE is a delightful fizzy sweet white wine. 




Produced from the grapes grown in the Barossa Valley of South Australia.
The wine is described as having an  aroma of musk and melon with typical floral flavours. 



 

Grant Burge winery have a 

great range of dry wines as well. Try their cellar cut range they are very well priced are worth their value. More on Grant Burge Wines:
www.grantburgewines.com.au

WOLF BLASS VERAE

A light bodied sweet red wine. A red wine you need to chill first to appreciate its smooth unique berry flavours.

This wine is ideal to give as a gift, and will easily please most wine drinkers.

Take a look at www.wolfblass.com

for more about this wine and the

Wolf Blass full range.

LITTORE FAMILY WINES MOSCATO

This is a sweet wine from the south-eastern region of  Australia. 


Littore Family Wines official website:
www.littorewines.com.au

 2008 BOTRYTIS SEMILLON RIVERINA


A remarkable cleanskin from 1st Choice liqour stores. 


My taste buds tells me that this sweet wine has an apricot and also a dash of orange flavour.

Check your local 1st Choice store for this wine.

BANROCK STATION CRIMSON CABERNET

This is a sweet light red wine served chilled.

It has full red berry flavours.


The most impressive fact about this wine is that for each bottle sold, Banrock Station will make a contribution for environmental conservation.


 



Knowing that Banrock Station donates in support of causes like the preservation of waterways in Australia, makes it a more satisfying sip for every glass and every bottle I purchased.









ALL THE WINES MENTION IN THIS POST CAN BE FOUND IN 1ST CHOICE STORES EXCEPT FOR THE WOLF BLASS VERAE.