Stunning Desert. The Kalahari Desert is a huge area of land that extends from the Northern Cape of South Africa up into Botswana and Namibia. It is believed to be some 500 million years old and is home to a number of fossils that have fascinated researchers for decades. It measures almost a million square kilometres.
Mud Island River Park, located on the south end of the island, opened to the public in 1982. It is located within the Memphis city limits, 1.2 miles from the coast of downtown, and houses a museum, restaurants, and an amphitheater.
North Stradbroke Island, one of the worldâs largest sand islands, can be found just 30km from Brisbane.Located in Moreton Bay 30km south-east of Brisbane â it is the perfect holiday getaway. The gateway to Straddie (the locals' name for the island) is the bayside suburb of Cleveland.orth Stradbroke Island, one of the worldâs largest sand islands, can be found just 30km from Brisbane.