Babinda and Etty Bay

We have resumed the journey south heading to the cassowary coast ( Cairns to Townsville).
Along the way we stopped in at babinda, which was a beautiful little counrty town and then went to Josephine falls. Both had lovely water holes where you could swim, although we didn't. I at least waded and enjoyed the cool refreshing water. The Babinda boulders waterhole was lovely and well established for swimming. The falls there were also amazing.
Our first overnight stop was at Etty Bay but due to lack of internet we moved to Innisfail the next day so that we could watch the footy......unfortunately no real need due to the demons loss. And worse.... I was watching it with others who were supporting the Lions.
Etty Bay was rustic but lovely. Although we didn't see cassowaries on the beach, we did see them in the paddocks on the way back to Innisfail. Very amazing birds and it doesn't matter how many I see its always thrilling. A little like the platypus in the Atherton tablelands.
In Innisfail we stayed overnight at a cheep self contained site. We had a look around town and local beaches and waterways. I was very happy with the local produce stand on the roadside outside the van park. We came away with some beautiful fresh fruit and veg along with a fresh fruit sourdough loaf and some cassava which was delicious.Read more