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Burnett Heads is a coastal town and locality in the Bundaberg Region, Queensland, Australia. The locality of Burnett Heads is on the southern side of the Burnett River at its mouth into the Coral Sea. The river forms the western and northern boundaries, while the ocean forms most of the eastern boundary. The town's most notable feature is its historic timber lighthouse, the Old Burnett Heads Light, dating from 1873. The structure, originally sited on South Head (the southern entrance to the Burnett River), was replaced by a modern structure in 1971; the original lighthouse was restored and moved to a local park off Mittelheuser Street. It includes the original Fresnel lens. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burnett_Heads,_Queensland

I don't remember the coast at Ballina looking like this. I think it might be slightly further north, at Broken Head looking south. GoogleMapsSatellite - goo.gl/maps/gv39p

Pandanus Palm - Pandanus tectorious Pandanus Palm In the summer heat, I guess the perfect place to be will be seeking some shade on the beach. Pandanus palm is possibly a palm you might be sitting under on one of our local beaches. Native in Australia from the Northern Rivers to Cape York, Pandanus palm is a cultural asset to Indigenous peoples of Australia, the Pacific Islands and beyond. Pandanus has many uses including weaving materials, food, medicine, ceremonial uses and building supplies. Found on coastal lowland plant communities, Pandanus is found typically on the edge of the ocean and is so stunning on the foredune as you see often. Source: www.hwyhaven.com.au/Natives-by-mnth.html