Travel and Adventure in Northern Queensland


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Method of tree-climbing with aid of kamin; Nollanolla described; p.58; Collection & preparation of ants eggs & beetles as food; p.95; Contact with natives on Gilbert R., notes on scarification, fire-making; General remarks on lack of clothing, role of women, diseases & cures; method of cooking; burial customs in detail cremation in some areas; fear of spirits; cannibalism practised; duties of women outlined Mitchell R. area; Gilbert R. - huts described, smoking, songs, basketry, medicine men, fishing & weapons; Prince of Wales Is. - scarification of bodies, exhibition of spearthrowing.




Travel And Adventure In Northern Queensland


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Arthur C. Bicknell, an Australian journalist, describes his journey through the unexplored regions of Northern Queensland in this book. Bicknell provides a vivid and compelling account of the people, flora, and fauna of the region, making this book an essential read for anybody interested in Australian geography and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.







Queensland & the Great Barrier Reef


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Best-selling guide to Queensland; New specialist feature on the environmental issues facing the reef; Includes a Your Reef Trip planning feature, with a new full-colour map.




100 Things to See in Tropical North Queensland


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100 Things to See in Tropical North Queensland is a guide to the best of the far north and Great Barrier Reef, according to people who live there. This remarkable part of Australia is home to the oldest rainforest on earth, the world's largest living organism and three world heritage sites, and that's just the beginning. In this guide, author and travel journalist Catherine Lawson, along with partner and photographer, David Bristow, take anyone wanting to explore TNQ like a local into the places off the regular tourist trails. Both have spent more than 20 years travelling their backyard by foot, 4WD, train, bike and even in their sailing yacht, Storyteller. Inside, you'll find 100 of the best places and things to see and do at the top of Queensland - from dream-like swimming holes to undisturbed rock-art galleries and outback adventures you'll never forget.







100 Things To See In Tropical North Queensland


Book Description

100 Things To See In Tropical North Queensland is a guide to the best of the far north and Great Barrier Reef, according to people who live there. This remarkable part of Australia is home to the oldest rainforest on earth, the world’s largest living organism and three world heritage sites, and that’s just the beginning. In this guide, author and travel journalist Catherine Lawson, along with partner and photographer, David Bristow, take anyone wanting to explore TNQ like a local into the places off the regular tourist trails. Both have spent more than 20 years travelling their backyard by foot, 4WD, train, bike and even in their sailing yacht, Storyteller. Inside, you’ll find 100 of the best places and things to see and do at the top of Queensland – from dream-like swimming holes to undisturbed rock-art galleries and outback adventures you’ll never forget.




Undiscovered Queensland


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Undiscovered Queensland is a picturesque guide to the hidden secrets of the Sunshine State, curated by travel and lifestyle writer and photographer James Vodicka who, as a Whitsunday local, will introduce you to all the under-the-radar getaway spots from each corner of the vast state. Covering all the main regions of Queensland, from Far North to Outback, the world-famous islands and the populous south-east, the guide helps visitors skip the commercialised theme-parks and over-crowded beaches and discover the places locals love. Get a feel for what makes each region special and take the time to slow down and appreciate everything the state has to offer, whether it's acquainting yourself with character-filled towns, immersing yourself in arresting natural landscapes, coming face-to-snout with wildlife or attending wholly unique festivals. There's a whole chapter on the best offshore, coastal and freshwater swimming spots, as well as advice on what delectable produce you can find and where. Featuring beautiful photography, handy maps and filled with a wealth of insider information on where to stay, what to do and how to travel, as well as recommendations for food, fun and festivals, let this guide help you uncover the best of Queensland.




By the Book


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"By the Book is an indispensable history of the literature of Queensland from its establishment as a separate colony in the mid-nineteenth century through major economic, political and cultural transformations to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Queensland figures in the Australian imagination as a frontier, a place of wild landscapes and wilder politics, but also as Australia's playground, a soft tourist paradise of warm weather and golden beaches. Based partly on real historical divergences from the rest of Australia, these contradictory images have been questioned and scrutini.




World of Wanderlust


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What are the world’s greatest destinations? Where are the best places to travel solo? From airport fashion to road trip rules, professional traveller Brooke Saward shows us where to go, what to do and how to get that holiday feeling without even leaving home. Full of beautiful photographs that will ignite the imagination and featuring enduring favourites like Paris, New York, and London, this is the book that will inspire you to make every day an adventure.