Category: Australia
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Statues of Adelaide South Australia
Statues of Adelaide South Australia Scattered around Adelaide are numerous statues and memorials. Below are photos and brief descriptions of some we saw. Besides these, there are many that we did not see. Clicking on the heading s will open a Google Maps link to their location. Pennington Gardens Pennington Gardens were designed by August Read more
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Capybara Encounter Hunter Valley Wildlife Park
Capybara Encounter Hunter Valley Wildlife Park In addition to the usual zoo exhibits, the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park offers a close encounter with a capybara. The capybara is the world’s largest rodent and is native to South America. It lives in groups near rivers, lakes, swamps and other wetlands, where it benefits from abundant vegetation Read more
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West Wyalong New South Wales
West Wyalong New South Wales West Wyalong grew from a goldfield that attracted miners from across New South Wales in the 1890s. Prospectors quickly explored the district, identifying rich alluvial gold near the Wyalong area. Consequently, tents and makeshift shelters spread across the diggings as fortune seekers arrived. Moreover, small traders opened shops along the Read more