Our exchange to Bundaberg and Sunshine Coast of Australia began in Brisbane. Many of our ambassadors enjoyed posing with the Petrie Tableau in front of City Hall.
Friendship Force of Brisbane visited FFCNC in 2010 so a reunion of the two clubs was arranged.
During the Queensland Music Festival in Brisbane, the Kiszelys and Guenthers helped break a Guinness world record by playing tamborines in the World’s Largest Band.
On a day trip from Brisbane the views from Cameron Falls Lookout in Tamborine National Park were breathtaking.
Barbara and Jim N. posed beside the Earth Angel in Tamborine National Park
FF Bundaberg dedicated a tree in honor of FFCNC in the Bundaberg Botanical Garden Friendship Grove.
If you should ever visit the botanical garden, look for this plaque commemorating FFCNC’s visit.
Barbara G. and daughter, Lorrie, seem quite comfortable with their new friend at Reptiles Down Under in Childers.
Likewise for Karlyn S.
Jim N.’s new friend at the Flying High Bird Sanctuary was less intimidating!
Some of the ambassadors could not pass up the opportunity to visit the Great Barrier Reef and flew to Lady Elliott Island for a snorkeling adventure.
One of our Bundaberg hostesses entertained her guests with the accordion.
Judy G. posed with her hostess and the exchange director of the Bundaberg club at the Bustard Head Lightstation which was established in 1868. This was one of the sights visited while in Bundaberg. Notice the pink LARC in the background – our transportation for the day.
Those who wanted to partake in sand sledding at Bustard Bay first had to climb this mountainous sand dune…….
…..then they could enjoy the thrill of sledding downhill. Karlyn S. was one of several in the group who took the challenge.
Jim N., Jennie and Gary R. posed with the host exchange director of the Bundaberg club.
Co-exchange directors, Ray K. and Judy G., took a moment to converse.
Barbara N.’s hostesses shared information about the sugarcane industry.
Then they enjoyed afternoon tea on Bagara Beach.
Barbara and Jim N. and Dorothy J. posed with a restored train car at Friendship Grove Botanical Gardens.
Doris K. tried the pilot’s seat in a restored bi-plane at the Hinkler Aviation Centre.
Our visit to the Sunshine Coast began with a welcome tea at the Maroochy Botanical Gardens where FFCNC ambassadors were introduced to Aboriginal art and music. Lyndon Davis is captured here playing the didgeridoo.
Doris K. and Barbara N. walked the beautiful beach at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.
Our visit in July was winter in Australia, so too cold for swimming, but OK for a barefoot walk in the waves of Mooloolaba Beach.
Dorothy J. posed with her hostess before an evening meal.
Barbara G. clowned around with her daughter, Lorrie, while sitting on a tree in the Conondale National Park.
Doris K. took in the majesty along the Fig Tree Walk of the Conondale National Park in the Blackall Range.
Jim N. pet a Koala at the Australia Zoo.
Ray K. was king of the pineapple at a roadside stand.
Jim N. admired an old restored car with his host.
During the farewell lunch, Heather H, the exchange director of FF Sunshine Coast, said a few words with exchange director, Judy G. at her side.