Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Emerald - Central Queensland 26-07-11

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This beautiful Emerald Railway Station is still served by the ‘Spirit of the Outback’ train that runs west to Longreach, now only a coach link on to Winton; and runs east to Rockhampton. The coal trains however are the most frequent users of these railways.

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Spirit of the Outback ready to go!

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Typical Central Queenslander!

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Railway bridge over the Nogoa River and campsite next to the Botanic Gardens

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Blue-cheeked Honeyeater

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River Coolibah (Eucalyptus coolibah)

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Nogoa River

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Sulphur crested Cockatoo

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Grevillea in the Botanic Garden

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