Free Photo Guides QLD - Australia

Cleveland Point - Brisbane

2011-06-19T20:59:00.006+10:00

Here is a new guide to a place on the far eastern side of Brisbane. It's kind of surprising that it has taken this long for somebody to write a guide for Cleveland Point. It's a very popular location and many photographers have been there snapping away. Thanks to Beth Wode for completing a guide to this beautiful spot. It's great to see you on board and we hope to see more from you.

North Stradbroke Island

2010-11-04T20:37:00.007+10:00

Popularly known as Straddie, North Stradbroke Island is just a short ferry ride from Brisbane. As soon as you enter the ferry you get in holiday mood. The island has a number of great photographic opportunities for all tastes. John Quixley has written a guide for you to enjoy and explore. Explore beaches and dunes, headlands, bushland or fresh water lakes. Best of all, it's a great spot for sunset and sunrise. Take your family for a camping trip or stay in one of the many accommodations. Thanks for your contribution John :-)

Mt Tamborine - Curtis Falls

2010-02-25T17:37:00.004+10:00

Head up to Mt Tamborine for some great Rainforest images. Bordering Witches Falls National Park and lookout (the oldest National Park in Queensland and the third oldest in the world), the Curtis Waterfalls and walking tracks are a must see and do. Tamborine Mountain is only a short drive away from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Thank you Chris for writing such a great guide...hope to see more from you :-)

DownsSteam - Toowoomba

2010-01-25T14:48:00.006+10:00

Well well, Ross and Cher have been busy writing another guide for the photographing community. The DownSteams Tourist Railway and Museum is located near Toowoomba and worth a trip with your family and camera.
Thanks you Ross and Cher....keep them coming

Killarney Falls

2009-10-17T08:16:00.008+10:00

Escape the summer heat and visit the Killarney Falls about 35km south east of Warwick. You will be rewarded with some scenic and spectacular mountain views and a number of waterfalls.
Thanks Ross and Cher for your contributions.

Springbluff Railway Station

2009-10-17T08:01:00.004+10:00

Are you looking for history, country feel and and romantic? Head west and visit Spring Bluff Railway Station, a heritage listed site between Brisbane and Toowoomba.
Thanks Ross and Cher for your contribution

Brisbane - Fort Lytton National Park

2009-06-25T18:26:00.006+10:00

Did you know there is a National Park in the most industrial aera of Brisbane? Surrounded by refineries, Queensland largest general cargo port, Australia’s fastest-growing container port and the Brisbane Airport only a few km's away. Fort Lytton NP is a treasure, if you haven't been there it is highly recommended to pay a visit. Ross and Cheryl have put together for you this great guide. And if want to enjoy even more of your journey trough time make sure you visit "History Alive", it's a photographers delight.
Sat 25th & Sun 26th July 2009

Toowoomba's Japanese Gardens

2009-06-25T17:27:00.005+10:00

Ross & Cheryl noticed that those damn cockroaches were getting ahead (with free photoguides only...hehe) - here is a guide to the wonderful Toowoomba Japanese Gardens to try and balance the ledger!!! The Toowoomba Japanese Garden is the largest, most complex and traditionally designed Japanese Garden in Australia. Enjoy this great guide from Ross & Cheryl

Brisbane innercity - Alleyways

2009-01-02T15:19:00.006+10:00

For all you inner city photographers- here is an interesting guide about our Brisbane inner city alleys. Alley walls provide expansive and affordable canvases and have that "underground" appeal that nourishes creative expression. Matthew Stewart has put together this fantastic Brisbane Alley Guide. Exercise caution and good judgment when doing this kind of photography and always have your mobile phone with you.
Thanks Matthew for your contribution

Shorncliffe Pier

2008-12-29T13:25:00.007+10:00

A very popular destination for (not only) Brisbane photographers is the Shorncliffe Pier on Brisbane's north side. Chris Lofqvist has put together a stunning guide to describe and showcase the pier and adjacent areas. Make sure you visit this place for a spectacular dawn or even sunset shot and explore the area around the pier as well. There is much more to see.
Great work Chris...thanks for your contribution

Wellington Point

2008-12-18T05:26:00.009+10:00

I am thrilled to post the first guide written by Nick Lagos.
Wellington Point is on the eastern side of Brisbane where you can shoot across water for both sunsets and sunrises.
Nick Lagos is an extremely talented and passionate photographer exploring many different aspects of photography and art. Make sure to check his winning competition work you will not be disappointed. I am sure we will see more of his stunning work here soon.

Springbrook NP - Natural Bridge

2008-11-30T19:48:00.005+10:00

Water and time have formed an unusual geological feature in the dense Rainforest of Springbrook National Park. The Natural Bridge is a waterfall that plunges through the the roof of a cave into a beautiful sun-dappled rainforest grotto, which is home to glow-worms, bats and other denizens of the dark. Ross and Chery l have described the beauty of this natural delight in their latest guide.
Thanks Ross and Cheryl for your contribution.

Make sure to visit the other Springbrook NP Free Photo Guides:
Springbrook NP - Twin Falls
Springbrook NP - Mt Cougal Section

Cedar Creek

2008-11-30T16:26:00.003+10:00

I am thrilled to add another guide...Cedar Creek written by Photographer David de Groot. David is a local in the area so he has indeed a huge knowledge about Cedar Creek. Make sure to check out his other work, David is a photographer doing much more than landscape. He is also actively involved in the local photographers community organising Brisbane meetups and Strobist events.
David is also active on Flickr and Redbubble
Thanks for your contribution Dave

Burleigh Heads

2008-11-30T14:21:00.005+10:00

Another Gold Coast location added - Burleigh Heads. Just about an hour from Brisbane, the Burleigh Headland is a large Basalt outcrop formed by the eruption of Mount Warning some 22-million years ago.

Springbrook NP - Twin Falls

2008-11-30T09:46:00.005+10:00

Ross & Cheryl have written another guide about the Springbrook NP. Springbrook has a reputation for its fantastic waterfalls. Many waterfalls flow down the rocky landscape and with recent rains they are truly spectacular.
The Twin Fall circuit might even be closed after heavy rain. Make sure to check the EPA flood closure updates.

Thank you Ross and Cheryl for your contribution.

Lamington NP

2008-11-28T21:13:00.010+10:00

Ross and Cheryl have written an overview/ or lazy persons guide to Lamington National Park! They are keen to do a couple of the easier walks, but will leave the full day walks to the younger and fitter.
Lamington NP covers 20,590ha and boasts extensive walking tracks along the McPherson Range.
Thank you Ross and Cheryl for your contribution.

Springbrook NP - Mt Cougal Section

2008-11-24T21:55:00.010+10:00

Mount Cougal, Springbrook National Park is a mountainous section of Springbrook National Park (Gold Coast Hinterland), which is World Heritage-listed. Springbrook National Park consists of three distinct sections: Springbrook Plateau, Natural Bridge and Mount Cougal.
Thank you Ross and Cheryl for your wonderful contribution. Ross and Cheryl are border hoppers - they also published the Border Ranges in NSW guide.

Girraween National Park

2008-11-18T23:19:00.007+10:00

Girraween National Park is a park of massive granite outcrops, balancing boulders and clear tumbling cascades.
At an average elevation of 900m above sea level, Girraween National Park is on the northern extremity of the New England Tablelands. Girraween National Park's granite habitat is unique in Queensland. Roughly 225 million years of powerful acts of nature have created the foundations for Girraween National Park's dramatic landscape.

Rainbow Beach - Gateway to Fraser Island

2008-11-03T16:00:00.009+10:00

Rainbow Beach - A paradise south of Fraser Island.
Pristine Beaches, Dunes, Mangroves, Rainforest and a Lighthouse. What else do you want as a landscape photographer. This guide provides an overview of the nearby locations around Rainbow Beach.
You are invited to write a Guide for one of the specific locations presented in this guide.

Currumbin - Swell Festival

2008-09-07T21:31:00.009+10:00

Just added - Swell Festival - Currumbin
Sculptures and Art on a beautiful white sandy beach in South East Queensland. This Year's festival is from 12 - 21st Sept 2008

Thanks Mel for your contribution

Nudgee Beach Brisbane

2008-09-06T19:49:00.003+10:00

....a new photo guide for Nudgee Beach in Brisbane was written by Mel Brackstone.

I have had the pleasure of going out and shooting with Mel on many occasions.
Mel is a real Artist, she knows her camera and photoshop very well...I am actually one of her current students at the Brisbane Institute of Art.

Thanks Mel for your contribution

Caloundra - The Wreck of SS Dicky

2008-09-05T20:21:00.004+10:00

Just added
The Wreck of SS Dicky - Caloundra
I have written this first QLD guide as it is truly one of my favorite locations
Enjoy
Garry