Trevor's Travels

Scenes of Mannum and the Murray River, South Australia

No Comments »27th November, 2011; Category: Historic places, Mannum, Murray River, South Australia

Murray River, Mannum, South Australia

Mannum is a small river town less than a half hour drive from my home. It is on the banks of the Murray River and has a long history dating back to the paddle steamer era in the late 1800s when Mannum was an important river trade port. The local museum bears testimony to this important element of South Australia’s history.

We enjoy our visits and love relaxing in Mary Ann Reserve where these photos were taken.

Silver Gull and the Murray River, Mannum, South Australia

Murray River, Mannum, South Australia

The Murray River at Mannum, South Australia

No Comments »24th November, 2011; Category: Caravanning, Historic places, Mannum, Museums, South Australia

Murray River, Mannum, South Australia

The river town of Mannum is less than a half hour drive from our home in Murray Bridge. This popular tourist town is quiet with a good range of facilities including an excellent caravan park and several hotels. The picnic area at Mary Ann Reserve on the banks of the river is a popular spot. It is also where several touring boats moor, including those which provide meals, short trips of the river and longer week long cruises.

An excellent Tourist Information Centre which features the historic nature of the old Mannum River Port which was in its heyday in the paddle steamer era of the late 1800s.

Murray River, Mannum, South Australia

Silver Gulls and the Murray River, Mannum, South Australia

Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia part 3

No Comments »21st November, 2011; Category: Adelaide, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Picnics, South Australia

Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia

Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia part 2

No Comments »18th November, 2011; Category: Adelaide, Botanic Gardens, Parks and Gardens, Picnics, Plants, South Australia

Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia

Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, has been deliberately planned with parks and gardens surrounding the CBD. Botanic Park is one such park and is located between Adelaide Zoo and Adelaide Botanic Gardens. The Bicentennial Conservatory is just a five minute walk from where I took these photos.

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Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia

Happy birthday to me

2 Comments »16th November, 2011; Category: Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Animals, Birds, Himalayas, Photos

Yes indeed – it is my birthday today.

As a treat for my many readers, today we will have something a little different. Instead of an article about somewhere I’ve travelled to, I want to share some photos of my favourite places.

Enjoy.

If you’d like to leave a birthday message in the comments section, that would also be great.

Australian Pelican, Mallacoota, Victoria

Ama Dablam, Nepal

Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour

Giant Panda, Adelaide Zoo, South Australia

Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens