Día 5
The Strand
5 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Today we took a walk along the Strand down to the water park. Along the way we had an ice-cream and a beer. We grabbed some supplies and caught a taxi home for an early night.
5 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Today we took a walk along the Strand down to the water park. Along the way we had an ice-cream and a beer. We grabbed some supplies and caught a taxi home for an early night.
AustraliaState of QueenslandTownsvilleNome19°22’31” S 146°54’16” E
6 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Today we went from Rowes Bay to Nome for our next stay. Upon arrival we were given free entry into the Billabong Sanctuary. We unpacked and made our way over as we had to be back for happy hour atLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandTownsvilleNome19°22’30” S 146°54’13” E
6 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We stayed at the Bush Oasis Caravan Park which is a park for over 50s so no swimming in the pool for the kids. Happy hour was huge with live entertainment and a visit from Councillor Ryder. TheLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandCharters Towers20°5’38” S 146°15’39” E
7 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Today we travelled to Charters Towers. Was a pretty short trip. The change of scenery from the coast to the outback had commenced. We stopped at the Burdekin River at the Macrossan Bridge marker. HereLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandCharters Towers20°5’38” S 146°15’39” E
7 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Our stop today is Charters Towers Tourist Park hosted by Raylean and Brad who put on a great Happy Hour followed by a talk by the local information centre all about what to see and do in ChartersLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandCharters Towers20°4’31” S 146°15’31” E
8 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today we took the kids to miners cottage to teach them how to pan for gold. We had a walk around town and headed to the next park. There are so many beautiful old buildings. Interesting to know thatLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandCharters Towers20°4’13” S 146°15’59” E
8 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today we had happy hour which includes bangers and mash for dinner. We thought we would buy 4 meals and the two younger girls would eat off mine and Kylie's plate. Nope, they polished it off and wentLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandFlindersHughendenThree A Bores20°50’36” S 144°12’3” E
9 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today we arrived in Hughenden and went straight to the Flinders Discovery Centre to see the Muttaburrasaurus and other fossils. We found out their theory on how Porcupine Gorge was formed and saw someLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandFlindersPorcupineTattoo Waterhole20°29’9” S 144°25’4” E
10 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Today we drove out to Porcupine Gorge. We trekked 1.2km down into the gorge where we explored and enjoyed the serenity of the magnificent sights. We explored the caves and the rock pools and sat onLeer más
AustraliaState of QueenslandMount Isa20°2’14” S 138°41’60” E
10 de agosto de 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
On the way back from Porcupine Gorge we stopped at the oldest Coolibah tree. This tree has immense historical importance as it is linked to two relief expeditions searching for Burke and Wills and ledLeer más