by Mairead Cleary | July, 2018 | Ballina Area, Blog, Byron Area, Outdoors, Tweed Area
We’re right in the middle of the stunning whale watching season here in Byron Bay. From about late April to late October each year, if you spend time along Australia’s east coast you’re almost guaranteed to spot whales on their annual migration north for... 
by Mairead Cleary | May, 2016 | Ballina Area, Blog, Byron Area, Nature Connection, Outdoors, Tweed Area, Wildlife
It’s that time of year again when the humpback whales take their long migration journey (up to 10,000km in fact!) from the Antarctic seas to the subtropical waters and back again. Their journey north seemed to start late this year, and perhaps it did. The timing... 
by Mairead Cleary | December, 2015 | Blog, Outdoors, Tweed Area, Walking Adventures
Brummies Lookout (as the name promises) offers vast and rare views, namely of the sheer western cliff face of Wollumbin as well as panoramas of the Border Ranges.Local lore tells a story of a logger by the name of Brummie who used climb this particular spot to spot... 
by Mairead Cleary | November, 2015 | Ballina Area, Blog, Byron Area, Nightcap National Park, Outdoors, Photography, Tweed Area
Byron has some very talented professional and amateur photographers. While the landscape lends itself to creating beautiful photos, it takes some skill to catch the right light from the right angle and enhance the shot to create spectacular images. Here are some of... 
by Mairead Cleary | September, 2015 | Blog, Outdoors, Tweed Area, Walking Adventures
Reaching the top of Mt Chowan is a challenge, but a worthy challenge. Mt Chowan sits in the north-eastern corner of Mt Jerusalem National Park and is 500m high. Fire trails lead up along the side of the mountain from the south and the north. This weekend we tackled... 
by Mairead Cleary | September, 2015 | Blog, Outdoors, Tweed Area, Walking Adventures
Stories and myths of unique landscape features are common across many cultures and bring the countryside to life. One of the many unique terrains in Ireland’s landscape is the Giant’s Causway. Known as Clochán an Aifir or Clochán na bhFomhórach (both meaning the...
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