I’ve occasionally been invited to one of those posh functions at which guests are provided with several distinctly differing sets of cutlery, and I haven’t got a clue which knife and fork to use first. To be honest, I’m a bit of a social slob, and with the details of dining etiquette well beyond my […]
Riceflowers
Many Australian native plants hide among a clutter of other vegetation and are inconspicuous for much of the year, and that includes riceflowers, Ozothamnus diosmifolius, which, when not in bloom, certainly don’t stand out from the crowd in their bushland environment. But it’s a different story in spring and summer when these often straggly and […]
The Oak Of The Desert
In the arid Australian outback, plants must be tough and resilient to survive, and although there are some 60 species of the genus Allocasuarina, all of which are endemic to Australia, only one thrives in the vast deserts that lie in the heart of the country. Allocasuarina decaisneana, known colloquially as the desert oak, is […]
Outback Oasis
Dry, dusty, and desolate are words that are routinely used to describe outback Queensland, but if you’re in the right place at the right time, the words oasis, waterhole, and secluded can be more appropriate. Toss ‘free’ into the mix, and you’ll come up with an accurate description of five of my favourite outback camping […]
Comings & Goings At Jimbour Station
Getting There The town of Jimbour is 25kms north of Dalby, via the Jandowae Road, with Dalby being 210kms north-west of Brisbane. Jimbour station is 2kms east of the town on Jimbour Station Road. Facilities There are no facilities for visitors at the property, and no facilities at the town. Charges There is a charge […]