One Night at Greenpatch

Sometimes we stop in a place that surprises us. Greenpatch is a free 72 hour maximum stay camp at Gordonvale, south of Cairns. There is a very good amenities block with hot showers for $1.

We have walked quite a distance today, probably around 9 kilometres, some of which was uphil with steps. I am fairly tired and expect to sleep well. At 10pm the campers are asleep already or quiet. Every now and then I can hear a vehicle cross the bridge high above the camp.

We are in a flood area, about 3 metres below high water. Flood season is likely to be finished but there would be possibility of us having to pack up quickly and move out if we had heavy rain.

We are hitched up and need only to wind up the jocky wheel and the rear stabilisers. We could be out of here in under 5 minutes if we had to.Read more