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Brampton Island is an island in the Cumberland Group, off shore from Mackay in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. The island lies within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, and the majority of the island forms the Brampton Islands National Park, however there is a resort located on the island. The highest point of the island is Brampton Peak, 214 m above sea level.
The traditional Aboriginal owners of Brampton Island are the Ngaro people. no permanent population was present when Captain James Cook passed through the area in June 1770. The island was simply known as "M" in the naval charts until it was eventually given its European name in 1879, when Staff Commander Bedwell of the Royal Navy recognised the group of islands and named each after towns in the county of Cumberland. An expedition led by George Elphinstone Dalrymple landed at the island in 1860. They encountered a group of around 14 Aboriginal people with several bark canoes. These vessels were equipped with paddles decorated with red pigment as well as dugong-hunting harpoons made from palm fibre and sharpened bone.
The island can be accessed by private boat for day use only. Camping is not permitted. Picnic and day use areas are available at Brampton’s Western Bay and Dinghy Bay West with very basic facilities.
Brampton Island is considered a national park and a part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area surrounded by coral reefs and amazing marine life. When boating please anchor with care and go slow as turtles are common in the marine park.
Swimming and snorkeling are popular in this area and many visitors take advantage of the quiet and secluded beaches that are on offer. Marine stingers are present in these waters between the months of October to May so it is recommended that you wear protective stinger suits if you are entering the waters during these times.
As mentioned earlier, there are no commercial businesses on this island so it essential that you bring your own drinking water, food, insect repellent, medications and first aid kits.
Tropical climates are experienced all year round with temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 35 degrees in the peak of summer. In winter the lowest temperatures usually drop to is 20 degrees making this an ideal island to visit all year round.
Spread across 1000 hectares there are many picturesque rainforest walking trails and secluded beaches to be explored within the national park. The highlight of Dunk Island is the three hour walk to the highest point of the island, Mount Kootaloo for spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding island and reef. Enjoy being on island time here as you take it easy and swim in the ocean, snorkel off the beach, set up a picnic or camp under the stars.
Camping is the only accommodation available on the island until the resort has been redeveloped. There are currently 9 campsites available which are situated nearby the island jetty.
Source: greatbarrierreef.com.au/brampton-island/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brampton_Island
IID 435811 Islands Barrier Reef IM0232 Brampton Island Resort Old Jetty and Swim Pool Dept No.A5890
Image source: Queensland State Archives Item ID ITM435811 Islands - Barrier Reef
Flooded Gum (Eucalypt)
Magnifisent sright tree to 50m
Trunk white and smooth; fibrous-flaky bark persistent on lower trunk, shedding in ribbons.
Fast growing and great timber producer.
Native: New South Wales, Queensland Australia
Location: Tamborine national park, QLD, Australia
Aurizon Rail 2391 and 2389 with a loaded wheat train put away for the long weekend at Goodiwindi QLD, the big downpour was just starting.
Members of the Queensland Lifesaving team trying out the new Darwin Wave Pool ahead of competition in the Arafura Games.
A number of QR track maintenance vehicles sit at Kingston in the former butter factory siding, now used for as a perway siding.
This is an accidental overexposure by way of forgetting to stop down. f/8 instead of f/22.
Still, when colour corrected it provides for an interesting effect.
Linhof Technika III
Shen Hao 6x12 Back
Schneider Super Angulon 65mm f/8
Kodak Portra 160VC @ 100
f/8, 1/15 second
Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott's car and RAAF aircraft pictured at the G20 Terminal in Brisbane.
Photograph by Steve Holland/G20 Australia