Fraser Island
Make sure you bring your bucket and spade, it’s the biggest sand island in the world
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Arts and crafts, pottery, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, drawings, photographs, fashion, antiques, jewelery, clothing, hats, ice-cream, hamburgers, cheese and dairy, wine, woodwork, coffee, books, glass, seafood, cured meats, plants, giftware, leather goods, accessories, footware, juice, health and beauty, collectables, brick-a-brack, childrens clothing, vintage clothing – have I got it all? No I don’t think so, but I’m sure you get the message.
Established in 1972, the market is fast approaching its 50th anniversary, so they must be getting something right.
The market stretches from Salamanca Place right up to Davey Street. There are buskers and entertainers. Most of the market stalls are owned by the person who made or grew the goods, so your questions will be answered and you’ll be appreciated.
And if there’s not a food stall to your liking, wander in to the courtyard behind the old buildings where you’ll find a variety of restaurants.
You could always throw a line off the dock and catch your own.
Make sure you bring your bucket and spade, it’s the biggest sand island in the world
King Island, famous for dairy products, crayfish, high quality beef and now golf, is a gem in the middle of Bass Strait. And it has the tallest lighthouse in Australia.
Down the Western Explorer highway, through Corinna, Zeehan and Strahan for a day on Macquarie Harbour.
A visit to Sagrada Familia Basilica is uplifting. The exterior gives you no clue to the feelings you will experience inside.
Part 3 of our story about a visit to Mt Athos, the holy mountain, in Greece
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