27. heinäkuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
As usual there is a lot to do getting ready for any trip. We have quite a bit to do but are hoping we will be able to roll on time.
We have said goodbye to the trusty old Hyundai and now have a moreLue lisää
AustraliaState of QueenslandRockhampton22°30’20” S 149°31’1” E
AustraliaState of QueenslandWhitsundayGuthalungra19°55’24” S 147°50’34” E
4. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Lunch today in a good rest area. We are getting back in the swing of travel. We stopped here last trip and the place is still a credit to the local council.
AustraliaState of QueenslandHinchinbrookSouth InghamIngham Airport18°39’23” S 146°8’43” E
4. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Toomulla Beach is right on the coast not far north of Townsville. I say that because we encountered quite a few "beaches" that were a sandy point on a river. A small tidal creek enters the ocean alongLue lisää
AustraliaState of QueenslandHinchinbrookSouth InghamIngham Airport18°39’18” S 146°9’9” E
5. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
The info centre at Ingham is the start point for the wetlands walk. Quite a few van parking bays and a beautiful area nearby. A short walk from here is the start of the wetlands walk.
A few hundredLue lisää
AustraliaState of QueenslandTablelandsKulara17°15’3” S 145°34’58” E
7. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Yungaburra is one of those memorable little towns. A well run Cafe for lunch. A nice walking track along Peterson Creek and a bit further out on the dam we found the avenue of honour.
This memorialLue lisää
AustraliaState of QueenslandTablelandsChumbrumbaYungaburra National Park17°17’10” S 145°34’24” E
7. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Strangler fig trees are not particularly rare, but when the host tree falls and gets wedged against another tree the results are unpredictable and in this case spectacular.
Rising up many meters inLue lisää
AustraliaState of QueenslandTablelandsMareebaKates Sugarloaf16°57’45” S 145°26’21” E
8. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Our second visit here. This is a well worth the short drive out of Mareeba to experience one of their coffees and a delicious scone.
The Jaques family has fought great obstacles and seeing the shortLue lisää
AustraliaState of QueenslandCook ShireHelenvaleHelenvale Airport15°40’52” S 145°12’26” E
10. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Near Cooktown about 40k south the highway crosses this delightful place. Crystal water bubbling over interesting rocks and beautiful clear pools. We always enjoy a stop here.
AustraliaState of QueenslandCook ShireMount Simon15°39’1” S 145°13’17” E
10. elokuuta 2018, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Don't climb Black Mountain alone, don't climb Black mountain if your stoned. The sage words are the lyrics of a song by local band The Roadtrippers. My advice though would be simply don't climb BlackLue lisää
