#Queensland Maritime Museum

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Everyday Can Be An Amazing Adventure

Many say they “live vicariously” through us as we travel to exotic ports and see things relatively few people will ever see. But, the truth is everyday can be an adventure if you just....

So often over the years we’ve had people tell us how much they enjoy following our adventures. Many say they “live vicariously” through us as we travel to exotic ports and see things relatively few people will ever see. But, the truth is that everyday can be an adventure if you just take time to look around you and participate.  As we sit here on Dazzler, who is by all accounts empty, we are…

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In February 1872 the crew of HMS Basilisk found fourteen men barely clinging to life on a derelict schooner adrift off the far north Queensland coast. The vessel's name was not immediately apparent and none of the survivors spoke English. It was a mystery as to how the vessel came to be in those northern waters, and one that would be some time solving.

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Journal Entry 2 - First round of ideas

Upon reading the Economic Development Queensland Marketing Appendix these are my initial ideas

Youth destination visitors

Museum centre or Activity centre for school excursions

Inclusive of location history maritime and/or indigenous

Interactive art

Could include history of land/area or sports leading up to Olympic games

Community centre/exhibit

Could later be used for 2032 Brisbane Olympic Museum

Current residents and workers

Lunch hub

Northshore has successful Eat Street food market for weekend nights, no specific location or hub at Northshore for weekday lunch or dinners

Lunch hub inside art feature

Art feature building/infrastructure

Destination visitors

Museum centre or Activity centre

Inclusive of location history maritime and/or indigenous

Art feature

Featuring history of the land/area

Interactive art 

Could include history of land/area or sports leading up to Olympic games

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Hidden Gems: Lesser-Known Australian Cities and Towns Worth Exploring

Australia, renowned for its iconic landmarks and cosmopolitan cities, conceals a treasure trove of hidden gems waiting to be unearthed by the intrepid traveler. Beyond the bustling urban landscapes and popular tourist circuits, there lies a tapestry of lesser-known cities and towns, each with its unique allure, culture, and landscapes. In this comprehensive exploration, we embark on a journey to discover some of Australia’s best-kept secrets, inviting readers to step off the beaten path and immerse themselves in the beauty of these captivating destinations.

1.Alice Springs, Northern Territory: The Heart of the Red Centre

Nestled in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs is not just a gateway to the iconic Uluru but a destination in its own right. The vastness of the Outback unfolds before you, offering a canvas of red earth, ancient landscapes, and Aboriginal art. Explore the MacDonnell Ranges, witness the spiritual majesty of Uluru, and be captivated by the mesmerizing sunrise that paints the desert sky with hues of orange and gold.

2.Launceston, Tasmania: A Riverside Haven of Heritage

In the northern reaches of Tasmania, Launceston stands as a testament to the island’s rich history and natural beauty. The city’s well-preserved colonial architecture creates a picturesque backdrop for exploration. Take a stroll along the Tamar River, sample local produce at the Cataract Gorge Reserve, and lose yourself in the vibrant arts scene that graces this riverside haven.

3.Broome, Western Australia: Where Pearls Meet Sunsets

On the Kimberley coast, Broome emerges as a destination that seamlessly blends history and natural splendor. Cable Beach, with its pristine white sands, provides the perfect setting for stunning sunsets. Dive into the town’s pearling history, explore ancient dinosaur footprints at Gantheaume Point, and embrace the laid-back charm of this coastal gem.

4.Hobart, Tasmania: Tasmania’s Artsy Waterfront Capital

While Hobart may be Tasmania’s capital, it often eludes the spotlight compared to its larger counterparts. The Salamanca Market, MONA (Museum of Old and New Art), and the historic Battery Point district showcase Hobart’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Discover the city’s maritime heritage and immerse yourself in its thriving creative community.

5.Port Douglas, Queensland: Gateway to Tropical Tranquility

Less frequented than its bustling neighbor Cairns, Port Douglas offers a more sophisticated coastal retreat. From the pristine expanse of Four Mile Beach to the lush Daintree Rainforest, this tropical gem stands as an ideal base for exploring the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

6.Mount Gambier, South Australia: Blue Mysteries Unveiled

A geological wonder in South Australia, Mount Gambier boasts the mesmerizing Blue Lake, a vibrant cobalt-blue spectacle during the summer months. Explore the intriguing network of caves, sinkholes, and volcanic landscapes that make this destination a unique marvel in the Australian countryside.

7.Byron Bay Hinterland, New South Wales: Countryside Serenity

For those seeking refuge from the coastal crowds, the Byron Bay Hinterland unfolds as a lush countryside retreat. Quaint villages, rolling hills, and panoramic views characterize this serene region. From the charming town of Bangalow to the cascading beauty of Minyon Falls, explore the hinterland’s hidden treasures and savor the local farm-to-table cuisine.

In Conclusion: Unveiling the Stories of Australia’s Hidden Treasures

Australia’s hidden gems are not merely destinations; they are narratives waiting to be written and memories waiting to be made. In the spirit of exploration, this comprehensive guide beckons travelers to go beyond the ordinary, encouraging them to uncover the undiscovered beauty that makes Australia an enchanting destination for those willing to wander off the beaten path.

As you embark on this journey of discovery, these hidden gems promise not only a break from the ordinary tourist trail but a profound connection with the diverse landscapes, cultures, and stories that define the essence of the Australian continent. In the spirit of adventure, dare to venture where others may not, and let the hidden treasures of Australia captivate your senses and imagination.

Safe travels and may each hidden gem reveal a new chapter in your travel story!

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Die schönsten Regionen für eine Familienreise nach Australien

Australien ist für viele Menschen ein Traumland. Wochenlang durch das Outback streifen, an den Küsten die Korallen und Meerestiere beobachten oder die pulsierenden Städte besuchen - Australien bietet für jeden Geschmack etwas. Auch als Familie kann man Australien erkunden. Wer viel Zeit hat, besucht das ganze Land. Familien mit weniger Zeit, nehmen sich eine bestimmte Region vor. Wir haben ein paar Tipps für einen Australienurlaub mit Kindern herausgesucht.

Melbourne und Sydney in Südostaustralien

Beliebte Ziele in Australien sind immer wieder die großen Städte im Süden und Südosten des australischen Kontinents. Melbourne und Sydney faszinieren mit multikulturellem Großstadtflair und jeder Menge Sehenswürdigkeiten. Auch für eine Australienreise für Eltern mit Kindern sind die Großstädte ideal. Der Luna Park in Melbourne begeistert Groß und Klein mit seinen vielen Attraktionen und Fahrgeschäften. Mit der Dampflokomotive Puffing Billy geht es dann in der Nähe von Melbourne auf große Fahrt. In Sydney wartet das beeindruckende Sea Life Sydney Aquarium auf einen Besuch mit der ganzen Familie. Das Powerhaus Museum hat viele spezielle Angebote für Kinder. Nach einer Hafenrundfahrt können Eltern dann ihre Kleinen im Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour mit einem nachgebauten Segelschiff oder einem U-Boot zum Staunen bringen.

Townsville und Cairns an der Ostküste

Im Norden und Osten Australiens gibt es atemberaubende Küstenlandschaften, hübsche Städte und traumhafte Unterwasserwelten zu entdecken. Eine Safari durch den Daintree Rainforest im Norden von Cairns macht auch Kindern großen Spaß. Townsville ist der ideale Startpunkt für einen Ausflug zum Great Barrier Reef. Nur acht Kilometer entfernt liegt auf dem Weg die Insel Magnetic Island. Hier warten nicht nur wunderschöne Buchten und Küsten, sondern auch freilebende Koalas auf die Besucher. Wer noch mehr Tiere erleben will, besucht das Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville. Im Tiererlebnis-Park gibt es jede Menge Krokodile, Kängurus, Wombats, Dingos und Kasuare zu sehen. Reist man entlang der Ostküste noch viel weiter in den Süden von Queensland Richtung Brisbane, muss man unbedingt bei Hervey Bay Halt machen. Hier kann man im August und September auf atemberaubende Walbeobachtungstouren gehen. Der Tanz der Buckelwale mit Flossenschlägen, Sprüngen und gigantischen Fontänen ist ein Erlebnis, welches man nie vergisst. Ist man schon einmal hier, dann lohnt sich eine kleine Überfahrt zur nahegelegenen K'Gari/ Fraser Island. Auf der längsten Sandinsel der Welt kann man die berühmte Sandsteinformation The Cathedrals bewundern, in einem mit ätherischen Ölen angereichertem See schwimmen, den Eli Creek in einem Reifen hinunterrutschen oder die Insel auf dem Fraser Island Great Walk erkunden.

Auf den Spuren der Aborigines im Zentrum

Im Zentrum von Australien lernen Eltern mit Kindern das ursprüngliche Australien kennen. Den Ayers Rock, in der Sprache der Aborigines Uluru, darf man einfach nicht verpassen, wenn man in Australien Urlaub macht. Am besten nimmt man sich für einen Besuch des Uluru und seiner umgebenden Landschaft zwei oder mehr Tage Zeit, um alles in sich aufzunehmen und auch die Lebensweise der Ureinwohner kennenzulernen. Hier kann man auch Kamelreiten, was nicht nur für Kinder ein unvergessliches Erlebnis ist.

Perth und Westaustralien

Der Westen von Australien ist riesig, Alles liegt hier weit auseinander, aber auch hier gibt es viel zu sehen und zu erleben. Im Ningaloo Reef kann man auf eine Bootstour zum Wale beobachten gehen. In der Küstenstadt Perth auf Rottnest Island können Besucher ein Selfie mit den niedlichen Quokkas machen oder auf einem Tagesausflug nach Rockingham mit Delfinen schwimmen. Bei einer Fahrt auf dem Swan River kann man entspannen, um dann die Pinguin Insel, die 45 Minuten von Perth entfernt liegt, zu besuchen. In Perth selbst gibt es ebenfalls viel zu entdecken. Geführte Touren mit Aborigines, versteckte Stadtteile und authentisches Essen machen den Urlaub hier perfekt.

Darwin und der Kakadu National Park im Norden

In und rund um Darwin wird es richtig spannend. Hier kann man springende Krokodile beobachten. den Kakadu Nationalpark besuchen, magnetische Termitenhügel bestaunen oder einfach einen Tag am Mindil Beach genießen. Der Kakadu Nationalpark ist der größte in Australien und man braucht schon mehr als einen Tag, um hier alles zu sehen. Titelfoto / Der Uluru oder Ayers Rock liegt mitten im roten Zentrum Australiens. Foto: Ingo Paszkowsky

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Exploring Brisbane on the City Cat Ferries

One of the iconic tourist attractions in Brisbane is the City Cat ferries. They are the perfect way to see the city from the Brisbane River. They are particularly popular during the autumn to spring period of the year when many southern visitors come to the city on holidays. These ferries are catamarans and are painted in the colours of local sporting teams as well as one being painted to depict the history of the local indigenous people. The City Cats move up and down the river from the University of Queensland in the west to Hamilton North in the east not far from the river mouth and Moreton Bay. The return journey takes just over two hours. You can sit in the open areas at the front and rear of the City Cats or sit comfortable inside a large spacious cabin and watch the river as it meanders through the city of Brisbane. Simply riding the ferries up and down the river is alone an enjoyable experience. You will see many different styles of homes, boats of all types plying up and down the rivers plus many small cross river ferries. There are many places where you can catch the ferry and they arrive every 15 minutes during most of the day. Along the way, you will sail under many bridges, pass through the central business district, cruise pass the City Botanical Gardens and New Farm Park with its rose gardens and, at Hamilton North, see the twin Gateway bridges as they soar high in the air to allow ships to pass upstream. Here, too, you will watch many planes land or take-off from the nearby Brisbane Airport. If you are into dining, there are several precincts where you can leave the city cat to get a meal. These precincts are spread along the river from Park Road, Milton to South Bank; Howard Smith’s Wharf under the Story Bridge; Oxford Street, Bulimba; Brett’s wharf at Hamilton and at the last terminal at Hamilton North. If you want to entertain your children along the way, then stop at South Bank. Here there is a beach with a pool patrolled by lifesavers; the Maritime Museum; The State Art Gallery plus the State Museum. This is also the venue for the Performing Arts Complex. On the opposite of the river to South Bank is the main city business district with its city mall with its many shops as well as the casino. If you want a special treat, catch a City Cat going down river just before dawn to see the sun rise over the lower reaches of the river. Even more spectacular is to ride the city cat from Hamilton North up the river as the sun sets. You will see the city skyline with Mount Coot tha in the background change colour and as the night falls the coloured lights of the city will excite you. Finally, the great thing about a day on the City Cats for a family is that the cost is low. So if you are a visitor or a local, give a journey on the City Cats “a go”.

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RESPONSE TO THE CLIENT BRIEF

• Originality: this project took place in the maritime green area and forced rehabit the Lawn& architecture spaces. It addresses more than one key challenge such as it brings out some sustainable ideas such as technology and 0 carbon pollution. Hence, it is reliable on the advanced technology to bring out the background history of north shoes. It fulfills the version of the north shoes. Cited as EDQ appendix (Northshore Brisbane: EDQ ) , north shoes are proudly engaged in indigenous and historic heritage and inspired by the innovation flavor captivates. Hence, it matches the vision of north shoes as the ideas are generated and concerned between the indigenous citizens and advanced ideas.

• Audience Engagement, Ethics and Diversity:

It is suggested that the target audiences would be family groups and teenagers. As the idea is designed as an outing learning experience for the family as it includes environmental learning, Stem learning and it can create an interesting topic for arousing the interest of learning. cited as(Nature Play QLD,2023) Kids who are involved in outings also benefit from increased flexibility. More outdoor time also improves vision and gives them the best family conversation and provides you the opportunity to share the love with children.

A similar project can be seen on the Queensland Mt coot-tha outing project.

However, this project got the massive potential for attracting wider target audiences as the maritime green area is beside a eat street in Northshore which may attract them to engage in the area. Moreover, the project can provide a decent destination for education organizations for outings during the daytime. That makes Northshore liven up in all time and all days.

Response to the Site & Client Brief

The creative concept responds to the client belief vision: innovation and industrial heritage. As the sim city project can deliver a range of engaging and diverging places such as garden houses and common areas. It also can be collaborating with different shareholders and partners such as Brisbane Maritime Museum and Beam scooters to make this ideal, as beams aim to reduce landfill and create a sustainable future. Which can assist to create efficient and budgeable innovative projects. Moreover, it is obvious that creating an innovative and sustainable place can achieve the aiming of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics' audiences as Guardian News and Media (2012) states out audiences focusing on the lifestyle style during the Olympics' vacations are also concerned about air pollution. However, the sim city projects contribute the 0 air-pollutions may as well be one of the selling points in Brisbane 2032 Olympics'.

The shareholders:

Northshore's tenants,

Brisbane city council,

Brisbane citizens,

Beams,

Brisbane maritime museum

Economics development of Queensland.

Brisbane maritime museum

cituation: 15 benefits of going out and engaging with nature for kids (2021) Nature Play QLD. Available at: https://natureplayqld.org.au/blog/15-benefits-of-going-out-and-engaging-with-nature-for-kids (Accessed: March 17, 2023).

#BeamForCommunity (2023): Investing in our local communities. . https://partner.ridebeam.com/beam-for-community

Northshore Brisbane: EDQ . Retrieved March 23, 2023, from https://northshorebrisbane.com.au

The olympic-sized disaster that's waiting to happen (2012) The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2012/jan/16/olympic-health-disaster-in-making (Accessed: March 20, 2023).

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Stakeholders

External stakeholders

Residents, Brisbane City Council = ferry, Southbank= competition- maritime Museum, Olympic committee

Internal stakeholder-

Flipside Circus - Eat Street - Team Arrow - Hackerspace Brisbane - Mens Shed - Tennis Gear Northshore - Hamilton Reach Community Association - Portside Residential bodies - Alcyone Hotel  - Youth of Brisbane- Queensland government who EDQ report to

[mike-cooper]

Revelations, reflections and recollections.

The following are some of stories of the inspiration behind some of my records; there is always a story, plus some other travel tales, revelations, reflections and recollections. RAFT ONE - Willam Willis - Age Unlimited. Basement Books in Melbourne. A treasury of second hand books that I visit regularly whenever I am in that city. I head straight for the Travel - Pacific section. My library is stuffed with volumes that I bought in that ‘beach beneath the street’. This particular day I am drawn to a small volume titled The Seven Sisters by William Willis because it has what looks like a raft embossed in the righthand bottom corner of the cover in gold. I had been assigned to read The Kon Tiki Expedition at school in my last few years there. That and The Tempest by William Shakespeare were my English Literature Exam books. Easy, inspiring and obviously impressive to me. Thor Heyerdahl was all I knew about rafting and the Pacific until William Willis came into my hands. Here was a man who had sailed 2,200 miles further than Heyerdah across the Pacific Ocean so how come no one talked about him and why did he not have a million tourists visiting a museum dedicated to him like Heyerdahl’s in Oslo I wondered. In 1954 just seven years after Heyerdahl had drifted with his crew of five across the Pacific from Peru to the Tuamotu Islands Willis drifted as far as Samoa from Callao single handedly!! He was 61 years old at that time and had suffered a hernia the day he left. He continued to be plagued by this throughout the voyage and at one point even had to hang himself upside down with a rope around one ankle suspended from a sail spar to relieve himself of pain and put his intestine back inside. His diet for almost the whole voyage was 50 pounds of Canihua grain, 70 pounds of Barley, 70 pounds of brown sugar, 50 cans of lemon juice, 2 pounds of tea, 50 cans of instant coffee and 120 gallons of fresh water. He claims that he hardly ever even saw fish let alone caught them and that practically the only ones he did eat were flying fish that happened to land on the deck by mistake and that the cat he had taken with him (as well as a parrot) didn’t get to eat first. The cat incidentally completed the whole trip with Willis but the parrot was killed by the cat a couple of days before completion of the voyage. it had taken Willis 115 days to sail the 6,700 miles. Willis left his raft and bequeathed it to the Samoans who built a small museum around it which it seems burnt down at some point. The raft itself was built from seven balsa wood tree trunks and Willis had named it Seven Little Sisters. Ten year later when Willis was 73 he built another raft based on his first and left Callao in Peru on 5th July 1963 with the intention of a complete crossing to Australia. He arrived in Apia where he made a lengthy repair stop before continuing on towards has final goal. After 204 days of rafting he arrived in Tully in northern Queensland on the east coast of Australia, after a treacherous crossing of the Great Barrier Reef. From Tully his raft was towed, with almost disastrous results, down the coast to Sydney where he made a glorious entry under Sydney Harbour Bridge. Rafts do not take kindly to being towed, preferring to take their time under their own motivation. After all his raft was named Age Unlimited. Willis unfortunately came to an inglorious end attempting to cross the Atlantic in May 1968 in a small sailing boat. It was not the first time he had tried this and his boat was found drifting half submerged 400 miles from the Irish coast, but Willis was never found only his journal with a final entry on July 21st 1968. It had been drifting, presumably without Willis for two months. RAFT TWO - Vital Alsar - La Balsa y Las Balsas. Vital: “necessary for the success or continued existence of something; extremely important” Where to begin. Basement books again? The Maritime Museum in Ballina? A dumpster in the street in Valencia. Where to end …..Vera Cruz maybe..or in reverse perhaps, or both beginning and ending? Vera Cruz is famous for the quality of its hot chocolate best consumed maybe at La Parroquia de Veracruz in the port, which is where we went. Worth it if only for the theatre of pouring. In fact there is nothing special about the place at all and it is almost always crowded and you wait to be seated. Which we did. And the pouring is spectacular and very similar to the pouring of cider, or Sidra or Sagardoa, as it is known in the Asturian, Basque and Galician areas of Spain, or Cantabria which is where Vital Alsar was born. Again searching the arcane Pacific section in Basement books in Melbourne where I had discovered William Willis I pull out a volume that has on its spine “La Balsa To Australia - The Longest Raft Voyage In History” by Vital Alsar. This tells me the story of Vital’s third, and second successful, trip drifting across the Pacific. He was of course familiar with the Non Tiki expedition, having read it in, of all places, Morocco, when doing military service in the Spanish Army and felt the urge to replicate it. In 1966 he made, in the now established tradition of Pacific rafters, a balsa wood raft which sank after 143 days with Vital and crew member and friend Marc Modena being rescued by a passing ship near the Galapagos Islands. That raft was named Pacifica. In 1970 La Balsa is launched in the Rio Guayas with four men on board and was being towed towards the Gulf Of Guayaquil and the open ocean for the start of what would become the longest non stop journey by raft ever made. William Willis had also achieve this remember, but although he was alone he had made a lengthy repair stop in Apia in Samoa. The two had met at the explorers club in Manhattan prior to Vital’s Pacifica raft excursion where Willis had told Vital it was impossible, but then changed his mind later and said that he thought Vital might make it. Vital and his crew took 161 days to navigate the La Balsa Pacific and arrive in Mooloolaba in Queensland on the East Coast of Australia about 97 kilometres north of Brisbane. Ballina - A mostly retirement town 160 kilometres south of Brisbane on the Richmond River which empties into the Pacific Ocean at Ballina. It has two surf beaches the North Wall and the South Wall. The South Wall is a winter surf beach whereas The North Wall is a summer surf beach and has a permanent shark warning, which does not deter most surfers. Its other claim to fame is the worlds biggest prawn model which used to sit atop a restaurant in former years. The restaurant closed and for may years the Big Prawn was deserted but the actual prawn sat there until a hardware chain, Bunnings, bought the site and rescued the prawn which now sits beside its carpark entrance. Unsettled. Ballina normally has a copious 1,817.9 mm (71.6 in) of rainfall annually, but during my 2017 tour of Australia a cyclone crossed the north eastern coast of Australia and travelled slowly south, eventually ending up in New Zealand causing very extreme flooding. I was due to give an audio visual concert with my colleague Grayson Cooke, who lives in Ballina, at Southern Cross University in Lismore where he works. Lismore was inundated with several metres of floodwater; the university was closed, roads impassable, raging river, floating islands of debris from the hinterlands sailing past the window (his apartment is right on the river) and the concert is cancelled. Instead we decided to do a 'live stream' on social media from Grayson's apartment. I had travelled on this tour with no guitar, my usual instrument and was borrowing one from someone wherever I played. But I had my iPhone with a virtual digital steel guitar app installed, hooked up to my mini Kaos Pad, a long delay pedal, and a Samsung tablet with a John Cage prepared piano app. Grayson screened and manipulated video from his Unsettled audio visual installation (for which I did the music) that was at that time being show in Adelaide at the same time. I released the resulting audio on my Bandcamp page. Prior to the cyclone arriving, or maybe on a previous visit to Ballina, I was admiring pelicans nesting on the top of a lamp post alongside the river when I noticed I was outside a building advertising itself as the Ballina Naval and Martime Museum. Why not enter? Totally surprised to see inside a balsa wood raft, but not just any old balsa wood raft it was THE raft. One of three that in 1973 Vital Alsar had sailed across the Pacific Ocean with 12 comrades from Ecuador to Ballina for the second time. Guayaquil to Ballina. This third voyage in 1972 featuring three rafts reached Ballina on the east coast of Australia after 179 days. One of the three rafts began to break up when the Australian navy attempted to tow it ashore. The other two were moored in the Richmond river for some months until they discovered that they were starting to rot. The raft presently in the Ballina Maritime Museum is a composite of the two. While I was writing this in 2020 Vital died on the 15th September aged 87. His life after the epic raft voyages continued to be dedicated to the sea and sailing. In 1977,he built 3 brigs in Guayaquil navigating the Amazon river and the Atlantic Ocean, 11,000 nautical miles, until reaching Santander in Spain. The brigs can be seen in the Magdalena Palace in Santander as can a replica raft as well. His last expedition was “Zamná”, sailing from the island of Cozumel (Mexico) to Greece, stopping at many American, European and North African ports before returning to Mexico. This last voyage between 2009-2010 aboard the trimaran was built in the port of Alvarado and named Zamná after the Mayan god of knowledge. Aboard was a Mayan boy, his father and twelve other crew members carrying an emotional message of peace - “El Niño, La Mar and La Paz”. Sail on, sail on sailor.

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Duyfken 1595

The Duyfken was a small Dutch ship built in the Netherlands. It was a fast-pole brig, lightly armored, probably designed to navigate shallow waters, carry small loads of valuables, deliver messages, ship supplies, or make raids.

Duyfken (replica)

The tonnage of the Duyfken is estimated at 50-60 tons. In 1606, during an exploratory voyage initiated by Bantam (Banten), Java, in search of new commercial outlets, under the command of Willem Janszoon, Duyfken landed on Australian soil: Janszoon is therefore credited as the first European to discover Australia.

A 1 to 1 scale replica of the Duyfken was built by the Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation in partnership with the Western Australian Maritime Museum and launched on 24 January 1999 in Fremantle, Western Australia.

The ship made stops in Sydney, Queensland, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, South Africa and finally Texel in the Netherlands: during its stay in the Netherlands, the floor of the hold was replaced with old Dutch tiles. The Duyfken is currently moored in the marina Cairns Marlin.

[escapades-planetaires]

High Sydney Tower Eye

Situé dans le centre de Sydney (Central Sydney), dans le quartier de la City (ou Central Business District - CBD), la Sydney Tower, également appelée Centrepoint Tower, AMP Tower, ou encore Westfield Tower, est le plus haut édifice de la ville (309 m avec la flèche). 

Sydney Tower Eye est le nom de la plateforme d’observation située 250 mètres au-dessus des rues de la capitale de la Nouvelle-Galles du Sud (New South Wales).

Photos Nathalie Donadille, mars 2010

De cette plateforme d’observation, on a un panorama à 360 degrés sur Sydney et ses environs. On peut même apercevoir, par beau temps, les Blue Mountains qui se trouvent à 80 kilomètres au nord-ouest de la ville.

Mais c’est surtout la vue plongeante sur les innombrables baies entourant Port Jackson* (ou Sydney Harbour) qui est impressionnante !  

* Plus communément appelé Baie de Sydney.

A l’ouest, le regard tombe sur Darling Harbour (au centre) qui s’étend autour de Cockle Bay.

A droite du pont piéton de Pyrmont Bridge, on peut voir deux bâtiments se faisant face de chaque côté du port : au premier plan, le SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium (ou Sydney Aquarium) et sur la rive opposée, l’Australian National Maritime Museum.   

Derrière Darling Harbour se déploie le quartier de Pyrmont avec à droite, Johnstons Bay, et de l’autre côté, Blackwattle Bay que franchit l’Anzac Bridge pour atteindre Rozelle et sa baie.  

Vers le nord, on aperçoit bien sûr le Harbour Bridge, et au-delà, Lower North Shore .

Au pied du pont se trouvent, à droite, The Rocks, le quartier historique, et à gauche, Dawes Point, caché par les tours, puis Millers Point en face de Goat Island. Enfin, au bord de la baie, en redescendant, c’est le quartier de Barangaroo avec sur la rive opposée, celui d’East Balmain.

Au nord-est, le Sydney Opera House apparait entre les buildings de la City, parmi lesquels, le Citygroup Center (243 m de haut) à gauche, et au centre, avec sa structure métallique triangulaire, le Deutsche Bank Place (240 m). 

Dans le fond de Farm Cove, la crique en forme de fer à cheval qui se termine par Mrs Macquaries Point, s’étendent les Royal Botanic Gardens entourés par The Domain*. 

Sur la droite, en lisière des arbres du domaine, on distingue l’Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, une piscine publique située sur l’eau en bordure de la baie (suivante) de Woolloomooloo, face à la base navale de la Royal Australian Navy (RAN) de Garden Island dans le quartier de Potts Point.

* The Domain est un immense parc animé l’été par ses festivals et ses concerts. Il a été inauguré en 1816, en même temps que les jardins royaux, par le général Lachlan Macquarie, gouverneur de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud de 1810 à 1821.

En contrebas, Saint James Road passe entre Saint James Church, une église anglicane datant de 1824, et Hyde Park North.

Au croisement avec Macquarie Street, on peut voir Hyde Park Barracks. Cette caserne, Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, qui a été construite en 1817 pour loger des détenus, a ensuite abrité des femmes immigrés, avant de devenir un tribunal puis des bureaux gouvernementaux. C’est aujourd’hui un musée dédié à cette histoire.

Vers l’ouest, le regard se porte d’abord sur le nord de Hyde Park. C’est le plus ancien parc d’Australie (1810), aménagé selon le modèle des espaces verts anglais. Sa célèbre Archibald Fountain a été créée en 1932, au milieu de Birubi Circle, par le sculpteur français François Sicard (1862-1934) dans le style Art Déco. De forme hexagonale, elle mesure 18 mètres de diamètre. 

Elle a été érigée pour commémorer l'alliance entre la France et l’Australie lors de la Première Guerre mondiale selon la volonté et grâce à un legs testamentaire de J.F. (Jules François) Archibald (1856-1919), journaliste et cofondateur de l’hebdomadaire The Bulletin en 1880 et qui a paru jusqu’en 2008.

A gauche, on reconnait Hyde Park Barracks et en face, Saint Mary’s Cathedral*. Derrière celle-ci débute The Domain qui se prolonge jusqu’à Farm Cove.

Au second plan, se trouve le quartier de Woolloomooloo avec son port dans la baie de même nom et le Finger Wharf ou Woolloomooloo Wharf, le plus long quai à pans de bois au monde, terminé en 1815.  

Se succèdent ensuite, les quartiers de Potts Point et d’Elizabeth Bay, puis Darling Point entre Ketlie Bay et celle de Diendagulla, en face de Clark Island. Il y a enfin, Point Piper, Rose Bay et Vaucluse, qui referme Port Jackson. La deuxième ile est Shark Island.

Dans le fond à droite se trouve la célèbre plage de Bondi Beach.

* La cathédrale catholique de Sydney a pour origine l’église Sainte-Marie construite de 1821 à 1833 et élevée au statut de cathédrale en 1835. Mais un incendie l’a détruite en 1865. Le monument actuel de style néo-gothique qui l’a remplacée a été élevé entre 1868 et 1928.

Si notre objectif s’était tourné vers le sud, on aurait vu le Sydney Cricket Ground et l’Allianz Stadium (ou Sydney Football Stadium) dans lequel se jouent également les matchs de rugby et qui s’appelait à l’origine Aussie Stadium.

Plus loin, on aurait aussi aperçu l’aéroport de Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport). Il porte le nom d’un pilote pionnier de l’aviation, né à Brisbane en 1897, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. Surnommé Smithy, il a disparu en mer au large de la Birmanie lors d’un vol entre l’Angleterre et l’Australie en 1935.

Commencée au tout début des années 1970, la construction de la Sydney Tower s’est terminée en 1981.

Jusqu’en 2005, la tour, qui est conçue pour résister aux séismes et aux vents violents, a été le plus haut édifice d’Australie. Mais elle a été dépassée depuis par la Q1 Tower de Gold Coast dans l’état voisin du Queensland, haute de 323 mètres. Elle est donc maintenant au troisième rang après la Sky Tower d’Auckland (328m) bien que la plateforme d’observation de cette dernière ne soit qu’à 186 mètres du sol.

Chacun des 3 ascenseurs met 40 secondes pour atteindre l'étage panoramique.

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HMAS Diamantina, Queensland Maritime Museum, Brisbane by Lance P. Castle

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Miss Fisher Australia Tour Index (1 – 30)

Overture (Posted 02-Jan-2019)

1. Hotel Windsor (Posted 03-Jan-2019)

2. Rippon Lea Estate (Posted 05-Jan-2019)

3. Queen Victoria Women’s Hospital (Posted 06-Jan-2019)

4. Kensington Wool Shed (Posted 09-Jan-2019)

5. Old Melbourne Gaol & Old Geelong Gaol (Posted 10-Jan-2019)

6. Orient Ocean Liner and Seaworks Maritime Precinct (Posted 14-Jan-2019)

7. Wardlow (Posted 15-Jan-2018)

8. “Ballarat Train” (Posted 16-Jan-2019)

9. City of Ballarat (Posted 17-Jan-2019)

10. Richard Bligh Shiatsu and Wholistic Therapies (Posted 20-Jan-2019)

11. East End Theatre District ("The Tiv") (Posted 23-Jan-2019)

12. Melbourne University (Posted 24-Jan-2019)

13. The Green Mill (Posted 27-Jan-2019)

14. Commo House and Garden (Posted 28-Jan-2019)

15. "City South Police Station" (Posted 29-Jan-2019)

16. Talbotville (Posted 30-Jan-2019)

17. Tiger Moth at Vintage Airways (Posted 31-Jan-2019)

18. Victoria Dock (Posted 02-Feb-2019)

19. Abbotsford Convent (Posted 06-Feb-2019)

20. Mayday Asylum in Beechworth (Posted 08-Oct-2019)

21. Melbourne Town Hall (Posted 10-Feb-2019)

22. Queensland (Posted 11-Feb-2019)

23. State Library of Victoria (Posted 12-Feb-2019)

24. Eastern Markey (Posted 16-Feb-2019)

25. Miss Lee’s Bookshop (Former Land Titles Office) (Posted 17-Feb-2019)

26. Echuca (Posted 18-Feb-2019)

27. Carlton Gardens (Posted 19-Feb-2019)

28. Jewish Museum of Australia (Posted 21-Feb-2019)

29. Box Hill Town Hall (Posted 23-Feb-2019)

30. Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse (Posted 24-Feb-2019)

Intermission 1 (Posted 25-Feb-2019)

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Top 3 Museums In Brisbane Australia

The city of Brisbane took its name from the Brisbane river, and was founded by the jagera and turrbal people. They were the indigenous tribe who called ancient Brisbane their homeland. Brisbane is one of the oldest cities in Australia and became the capital of Queensland in 1859 when Queensland was proclaimed a separate colony form New South Wales. Where better to know more about the rich historical and cultural heritage of Brisbane City than the museums situated in the city. Here are the top 3 museums in the city of Brisbane:

Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

Located at Mount Coot tha Road Toowong QLD 4066, Australia is the sir Thomas Brisbane planetarium which was commissioned on the 24th of may 1978. Here there are exhibitions of astronomical and space explorations like models of spacecrafts and a duplicate of Neil Armstrong's space suit.

Queensland Art Gallery

Established 1895, 150m away from the gallery of modern art in the South Bank precinct of Brisbane is the Queensland Art gallery. The art gallery boasts of many collections most significantly the La Belle Hollandaise by Pablo Picasso in 1905.

Queensland Maritime Museum

This is a special museum which showcases ship models from the early models to the modern ones. Also present are documents, maps and pictures which exhibits how early navigators accurately created charts. It is located at 412 Stanley Street South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia close to the Goodwill bridge.

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Final Concept: Indigenous History Garden and Guided Tours

This project consists of a garden and pond of native plants found at Northshore prior to colonisation and river dredging

Source: Kuchel, A. (n.d.). Amazing Australian Native Garden Designs. Australian Outdoor Living. https://www.australianoutdoorliving.com.au/amazing-australian-native-garden-designs

- Garden boxes and paths made out of repurposed timber from the old wharves– a nod to the industrial and maritime history

- The pond will be above ground and constructed from a shipping container (acknowledgement of maritime and industrial history). It will be filled with freshwater aquatic plant species (possibly native freshwater fish); a glass window will be installed in the wall, with the roof made of plastic to allow light, while preventing trespass

- Educational tours with a local Indigenous guide: paid tours; targeting school groups; potential for free information sessions for the public during daytime on weekends (volunteers). Consultation with local Indigenous groups (Turrbul and Jagera people) and with QCAA curriculum to determine tour content - focusing on Northshore’s Indigenous history and how European invasion, maritime and industrial activity impact the Indigenous community

- Lilly pilly, lime, wattle seed, macadamia nut, honey, Moreton Bay Chestnut

Source: Queensland Museum. (2011). Bushfoods Fact Sheet. https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/~/media/Documents/Learning+resources/QM/Resources/Fact+Sheets/fact-sheet-bush-foods.pdf