One day while exploring Brisbane I accidentally happened on the Museum Zoo at the Queensland Museum. This event even though it was 10 years ago, continues to be a favourite of mine. The zoo was made up of 700 prehistoric and modern animals in various displays.
I loved all aspects of the museum zoo, however my favourite was the Parade of Animals. The parade had taxidermy animals and animal skeletons lined up in relative size. It was fascinating to compare so many different species.
I also admired the special attention the museum zoo paid to our extinct animals.
Yackandandah is a beautiful little town just over the New South wales in Victoria. It is an original town that hasn’t changed a lot since it was a gold mining town. Because of this, the centre of the town is classified by the National Trust.
When we visited we spent about an 1 1/2 hours talking to staff in the Tourist Information Centre, gaining invaluable knowledge of the town and local region. This is something we love to do when we visit a new town. Doing so, often reveals hidden gems you don’t find on the internet.
One of the big tips we were given was the Gum Tree Pies. As we hadn’t eaten even though it was 1400, we decided to sample their wares. Wow, we were very pleased we did. I chose the pepper pie and I would have to say it was and still is the best I have ever eaten. The other surprise was how busy the small store was, despite it being past the lunch time rush.
In 2003, the iconic Australian movie, Strange Bedfellows was filmed in Yackandandah. The film showcased the main street in all its glory. As we drove through the town we were excited to remember the film and pick out the individual film locations.
