Grandpa’s Guide to Driving in Boondall

A chilly evening to you my friends! Your favorite grandpa has just finished eating supper. And I’m only resting a bit before going to bed. My day was kind of tiring because I started a new hobby. I’m trying to make a garden near the porch.

To tell you honestly, I like watching flowers bloom. But that doesn’t mean that if a guy likes flowers, he’s less masculine. That’s just one of the many misconceptions in our society. And, I’m really proud to say that I have a “green thumb”. It adds to my wants of traveling and discovering nature’s beauty with my own eyes.

Traveling is on the top of my list of hobbies. And speaking of nature’s beauty, I remember that time when I went to Boondall.

Boondall is suburb on the northern area of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is about 20 kilometers from Brisbane near Moreton Bay, and almost half way between Brisbane and the coastal city of Redcliffe.

Boondall was previously known as Cabbage Tree Creek which is also the name of the creek that flows through the suburb’s area. It is also a residential zone —a home to a mix of young and established families and retirees.

Even though a residential zone, Boondall has wetlands located in its eastern area —Boondall Wetlands. The Boondall Wetlands are internationally significant wetlands that have more than 1000 hectares of protected area. The Wetlands provide a habitat to a variety of animals which includes more than 190 species of birds.

I went to beautiful places such as:

1. Boondall Wetland Reserves

The Boondall Wetland Reserves lies on the edge of Moreton Bay. The wetlands are included in the chain of coastal wetlands associated with Moreton Bay and are listed under the Ramsar convention as internationally important wetlands because of the many international migratory birds that visit the area to feed between September and March. The wetlands also have ties with the Yatsu-Higata Tideland of Japan as part of the East-Asian Australasian Shorebird Reserve Network.

Mammals such as flying foxes, bats, possums, and squirrel gliders can also be seen in the vicinity of the wetlands. A variety of reptiles and butterflies are also present.

Boondall has an incredible diversity of birdlife due to the many vegetation types which include mistletoe birds, tawny frogmouths, eastern curlews, kingfishers, rainbow bee-eaters, grass owls, and wrens. During low tide, you’ll see shorebirds feeding on the mudflats. And Comorants, darters, egrets, herons, and ibis can be seen year round.

2. Tabbil-ban Dhagun Mangrove Boardwalk

You’ll have access to this boardwalk via Budgee Road, Nudgee Beach. The track passes through the mangroves that border the shore of Moreton Bay and the Banks of Nudgee Creek. Walking in this track will let you see more of the Boondall Wetland Reserves. And guess what, you’ll see that high tides and low tides in the mangroves unveil two very distinct yet very remarkable "worlds”.

I rented a car for my road trip in Boondall. And for me, the best way of booking a car is online. You’ll not just book a car in minutes, but you’ll also be “shocked” how people having businesses online can offer excellent customer services! Visit this site (vroomvroomvroom.com.au) and I tell you, you’ll have the best rented car in a very cheap price!

I had a remarkable time in Boondall. And if you’re planning to visit the place, I also hope that you’ll have a splendid time!

Visit Boondall, be overwhelmed, and enjoy the place and the people!

-Granddaddy Benjamin