WYARALONG – A DAM GOOD DAY
Every day this man posts pics on Facebook. That’s because every day he goes out photographing birds. He knows where all the good stuff is and it’s in two places. One is the Scenic Rim, the other is Wyaralong Dam; that’s where I’m going to meet him.
The best pics are nearly always around sunrise but, that’s about when I wake up, then there are animals to feed. Oh, and it’s also an hour drive to get to the carpark where John, for that’s his name, is going to meet me.
I rock up in plenty of time before he arrives, jump in his 4WD and head off to a secluded area at the end of the pondage. There’s a parking area, a sign with information and not much else. I’m pleased I came with John as a guide, because I doubt I’d ever have found the spot. Apparently it’s a go to area for runners and off road cyclists as well, John informs me as a familiar jogger bounces past.
The entire area John scouts would only be about a kilometre long but he knows where all the birds are, the best times and when to sit down and wait (most of the time apparently!). We have a moderately fruitful time but John insists that, to get ideal conditions, we need to be here earlier; thus arrangements are made to meet again at an earlier time two days hence.
There’s still a bit of bite in the air when I arrive at the pickup point slightly pre-dawn, but I’m keen to get going. Laconic John just gets on with it and, as we alight, I’m taken by the mist caressing the surface of the lake. It infuses the dead leafless trees with a hint of magic and the birds I’ve come to photograph are forgotten. A partly submerged fence line adds to the allure and I’m off and almost running with my phone/camera.
The sun’s early rays sparkle in the dew and kiss the cloud remnants on the horizon giving them some delightful pastel shades that resonates with the foreground. As a photographer, you know when moments are special. The only problem is what to take a picture of first; there are so many competing images.
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Here are some of the top apartments in the area to choose from: A beautiful private Guest House on Superb Colonial Property.: Located in Raceview , 19.6 mi/31.6 km from the heart of Wyaralong. Includes a patio and a sofa bed . Access to on-site laundry facilities is available on site . Self Check In, getaway with stunning views of Boomerang Lagoon and Mt Kooralbyn.: Located 11.5 mi/18.5 km away in Kooralbyn . Free WiFi, a patio and a fireplace are included . Access to on-site laundry facilities is available on site . Luxurious Countryside Retreat - Visit our acreage property!😊: Located in Chambers Flat , 21.3 mi/34.2 km away. Includes free WiFi and a patio . Access to free breakfast is available on site . Best location on the mountain! 2 min from Gallery Walk and all place of interest: Located 24 mi/38.6 km away in Tamborine Mountain . Amenities include a balcony . On-site laundry facilities and a water park are on site .

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Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you're planning an extended stay in Wyaralong. The hottest months are usually January and December, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 15°C. Average annual precipitation for Wyaralong is 909 mm.

What should I see and do in Wyaralong?

While you're exploring the area, Flinders Peak Conservation Park and Bicentenial Park are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Kooroomba Vineyards and Lavender Farm and A and T Koala Billabong Nature Refuge are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.

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