Blandensburg NP Qld

Yesterday morning we drove to Blandensburg N P. We thought maybe a few hours. Again we were very surprised to discover history, scenery, views, and a great 20 in and 20 back out 4wd which gave Mick a good chance on reasonably easy tracks to familiarise himself with Silver. And she is perfect. Dirt roads are better than sealed up here.

This park has transferred back from lease to the government and into a national park to preserve its uniqueness as well as history.

The wool shed was so interesting and is from 1800s and closed down in 1980s. We stood in the spot that the big shearers strike sit in happened, and was lost. Apparently this is the beginnings of labour party.

The original homestead and out building such as kitchen, meat locker, bookkeepers buildings are all preserved.

A lot of terrible history of local indigenous people from this area. We were educated with an increased awareness. The indigenous people are very involved in this area to preserve the lands and learning about the land and bridging two extremely diverse cultures.

But we are also blown away by the tenacious early settlers who came and settled the area. Life was so hard. All for us to have what we have today.

This park was significantly damaged by cyclone Alfred after affects and repairs are still ongoing. The camp area will reopen in October.

So much that people dont see on their news each day. For the information age so little is actually known what's happening away from the cities.

After this we visited The North Gregory Hotel for a beer and lemonade. This is the first place that Banjo Patterson shared his new poem/song Waltzing Matilda.

Check out this in the photos. Incredible hardy very old gum.
The famous uniquely shaped tree in Bladensburg National Park is the Octopus Tree, a peculiar ghost gum (Eucalyptus) shaped into dramatic, twisting limbs by harsh outback conditionsRead more