Cooktown - QLD
June 17, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
A coastal town that sits on the Cape York
Peninsula with astonishing views. Rich history of Captain Cook and the booming gold-rush days. We spent our day driving up to Grassy Hill Lookout, walkedRead more
Hann River Roadhouse - Cape York
June 18, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
From Cooktown we started our trip to the cape. Along the way we stopped at Black Mountain lookout and a tiny town called Laura along the Peninsula Development Road. We arrived at Hann River RoadhouseRead more
Hann River Roadhouse to Weipa - QLD
June 19, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We left this morning 7 am and arrived at Weipa approx 3 pm. We did quick stops at Musgrave Telegraph Roadhouse, Coen and had lunch at Archer River Roadhouse. Towing the caravan on corrugated red dirtRead more
Weipa - Cape York Peninsula
June 19, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Stayed for two nights and explored Weipa. Today we had dinner and drinks with a stunning sunset on Albatross Bay.
Moreton Telegraph Station - Cape York
June 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Left Weipa early and drove about 2.5 hours on the corrugated red dirt roads. We crossed a few creeks and rivers along the way. Visited the historic Moreton Telegraph Station which was established inRead more
Bramwell Junction - Cape York
June 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We had stopped for a quick lunch break at Bramwell Junction Roadhouse. Then we continued driving North, looking for a campsite for tonight.
Gravel Pit (OTT South) - Cape York
June 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Our campsite for two nights while we explore the Old Telegraph Track and the falls.
4x4 on Old Telegraph Track - Cape York
June 22, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Drove on the Old Telegraph Track to the falls. It was good to get the new patrol on the tracks, to give it a work out.
Fruit Bat Falls - Cape York
June 22, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
What a magic place. Our swim in the waterfall and waterholes was so refreshing and washed away some of the red dust.
Eliot Falls - Cape York
June 22, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Another stunning waterfall in the area. Walked around Eliot Falls and had lunch at the campground.
Twin Falls - Cape York
June 22, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Three swims at three falls all in one day. Today was one of our favourite days in the Cape.
Seisia - Cape York
June 23, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Home for the next 4 nights.
The Drive to The Tip
June 24, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
It was an easy and lovely rainforest drive to The Tip from our campsite. We stopped at the Croc Tent on our way up and bought some sovereigns.
The Tip - Cape York
June 24, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
We finally made it all the way to the most northern tip of Australia. What a journey to get here. The walk on the rocks to get a photo at the tip, had magnificent views from every angle. Crossed offRead more
Bamaga & Somerset Bay - Cape York
June 25, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
From our Seisia campground, we took a drive to Bamaga airport to see the aircraft ruins from WWII. Then we headed off to Somerset Bay and then explored the local history. In the afternoon James and IRead more
Thursday Island - Torres Strait Islands
June 26, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Left early this morning to catch a ferry from Seisia. The trip was over an hour to TI and once we arrived, we had organised a tour. Our tour guide called Mutti, drove us around the whole Island. OurRead more
Musgrave Roadhouse - Cape York
June 27, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
An exhausting long drive today, mainly on corrugated PDR from Seisia to Musgrave. Arrived late at Musgrave Roadhouse for an overnight stay. We got up early to watch the sunrise. Explored Musgrave’sRead more
Mareeba - FNQ
June 28, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Once we were out of The Cape, it was nice to drive consistently on bitumen roads again. Lovely mountain views while driving to Mareeba. Checked into Tropical Travellers Park for a night and to catchRead more
Mareeba - FNQ
June 30, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Booked 4 nights at Ringers Rest RV Park as a base to explore the area. Visited Coffee works for chocolate and liquor tasting. Then onto Golden Drop Winery to sample mango wines and liquors. VisitedRead more
Emerald Waterfalls Mareeba - FNQ
June 30, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Wow, what a picturesque spot. Walked up Emerald Creek to discover this gorgeous waterfall and swimming holes.
Atherton Tablelands - FNQ
July 1, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today sightseeing in Atherton Tablelands. We visited Mt. Uncle Distillery, Humpy Nut World, Atherton Town Centre, Crystal Caves, Mt Hypipamee National Park, The Crater and Dinner Falls. The TablelandsRead more
Lake Tinaroo & Millaa Millaa - FNQ
July 2, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Caught up with Conrad, Alex and their gorgeous kids for lunch and a swim in Tinaroo. Explored Lake Tinaroo and the historic small town of Millaa.
Millaa Millaa Falls - FNQ
July 2, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
So many beautiful waterfalls to visit in Atherton Tablelands. Today we decided to visit Millaa Millaa Falls which was really easy to access from the carpark.
Undara Lava Tubes & Kalkani Crater - FNQ
July 3, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Checked in to the Discovery Park, Undara for a night. Had a refreshing swim in the resort pool. In the afternoon we booked a tour to see the Lava Tubes, in the Undara Volcanic National Park. CookedRead more
Georgetown & Forsyth - Gulf Country QLD
July 4, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Just before entering in Georgetown we saw stunning landscapes. It’s amazing how the landscapes changes so quickly from rainforests to savannah land..
Stopped in Georgetown for a quick look around,Read more