Moreton Bay - Brisbane

Esplanade Moreton Bay Wynnum
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This photo is one of my favourites - I took it from the Esplanade at Wynnum (home town) looking out to Moreton Bay.

This is a wonderful part of Australia - with some 300 plus islands in the Bay, it is a haven for professional and amateur fishermen, and boats of all kinds ply the waters of the Bay.

It has one of the largest marina's in the southern hemisphere, and the Brisbane River spills out into the Bay. It is a great tourist destination and at this time of year very popular for whale watching.

Some of the islands are well populated and tourist and commuter ferries and boats take passengers and residents back and forth.

Sadly, there is some pollution and the fish stocks are being depleted and the sea animals are being injured and killed by the many boats. Turtles, dolphins, whales, dugong can all be seen in the waters though, and it is hoped that our governments will continue to preserve these waters for the benefit of all.



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I didn't realise the Brisbane and Gold Coast area...

was as far north as it is. I was reading some tourist publicity the other day - Moreton Bay and other places.

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Almost in the tropics

so the weather is usually great. Beautiful one day, perfect the next! Doesn't get too cold, and the sea keeps it cooler in summer.

Great place. Only an hour's drive from the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast too.

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Seems a dream...

compared to the cold and wet weather we are getting here at present. But the blood of old vikings and scots runs through my veins. Put another log on the fire and an old cardy and things will be ok!

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Very nice, Elly -

peaceful calm and stirring - all at the same time.

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Thank you djbtol

IT was a stroke of luck - just happened to be there at the right time.

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and -

with your camera!

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I ALWAYS carry

my camera. A small Nikon digital fits in my bag. Always.

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Makes me

Makes me want to see this view in person.

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I love living by the sea

as the vista changes all the time. Lovely place to be. You'd be welcome in Wynnum any time, Jellen.

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Oh, thank you, Elly

I know you would make me feel most welcome.