Freshwater Bird Hide

Very quiet spot with the sun in our face. Birds around but they are not in view. As we walk back towards the car park we can hear many birds chattering the morning news of humans lurking in theirBaca selengkapnya
The Reeds

On the way to the Jacana bird hide there is a reedy waterway. This is alive with small birds, some in the reeds but many in the surrounding trees. Once again they are very easy to hear, but quiteBaca selengkapnya
Jacana Bird Hide

There are no Jacanas here right now. Jacanas are commonly called Jesus birds or lily trotters. They walk on lily pads easily with their huge feet. A random magpie goose has done a fly past and thereBaca selengkapnya
Black Weir

Black Weir is one of three that were used to ensure water supply for Townsville. It still has a role if necessary to pump water to the treatment plant if the dam supply fails. Water is also piped fromBaca selengkapnya
Ross River Walk

Today is perfect for a walk. The weather is cooler and sunny. We expect the walk to take several hours since we stop often and enjoy all the sights. First is the very pretty water lilies. They areBaca selengkapnya
Ross River from the bridge.

As we crossed the pedestrian bridge we had a very nice view of the Ross River. This was halfway on our walk.
Heather's Fairy Garden

On the other side of the river is Heather's Fairy garden. We missed the fairies but there were lots of neat things there for when they came back.
End of the walk

As we crossed the bridge back to the car park we had a nice view of the weir from the downstream side. Our walk was at its end but we plan to come back and walk more of the 27 kilometres of walkingBaca selengkapnya
A last visit to Castle Hill

We decided to revisit Castle Hill in daylight. We waited until after sunset before we finally left with many photos.
There were many people there today, some walking up the road and others running.Baca selengkapnya
Leaving Townsville

This was the first time we had ever stayed in Townsville and taken time to have a look around. There was more to do and see than we expected. One day at Magnetic Island was not enough with all theBaca selengkapnya
Toomulla Beach

We have stayed at Toomulla Beach a couple of times its a nice area but today nearly deserted. Perhaps it was a bit early but I expected people would be still leaving.
Tyto Wetlands

A visit to the wetlands is worthwhile to see some of the local birds in their natural environments. This is quite a large area but despite the recent rain seems to not have as much water as expected.
Lucinda Jetty

This jetty is one of the longest in the world at nearly 6 kilometres in length. It is supported by 660 steel reinforced concrete pylons. There is a roadway for service vehicles as well as a coveredBaca selengkapnya
Swinging Rag Doll

On the side of the road for no obvious reason, I find it intriguing the things people do. Sometimes these things are a remerence to a lost family member or part of a fund raising or awareness effort.Baca selengkapnya
Taylor's Beach

Very windy, the beach is very muddy before you can get to the sand. Pam wandered along the sandy part of the beach for a while bird watching. I don't think I will sit out in this wind to haveBaca selengkapnya
Victoria Plantation Sugar Mill

We are definitely in sugar cane country. The cane trams are certainly one give away but there are also many cane sugar mills. This is where that sweet delicious sap is squeezed out of the cane stemsBaca selengkapnya
Tyto Wetlands Centre

Our last sightseeing in Ingham was the Tyto centre. The elevated path runs across from the info centre to the library. We started at the library, went up the tower, then walked across to the infoBaca selengkapnya
Farewell Ingham

We had 2 great nights in the caravan park here. Our hosts were great and it is not far from town. There was more to do and see around this area than we expected.
Cardwell lookout

The drive up the hill from Cardwell is quite easy even though there is gravel. The last bit up the hill is sealed so no problem. At the top we managed to do a U turn with the van OK, but because spaceBaca selengkapnya
Hinchinbrook Island Lookout

After quite a decent walk, we turn left for another 55 meters to climb to the top. From here we get a good view of Hinchinbrook Island.
Looking over Cardwell

This lookout was about 420 meters further along the Ridge. Easy walking and seemed to take a sort time. It offers nice views from a different angle over Cardwell and Rockingham Bay.
Hinchinbrook Channel Lookout

Even though foggy over the southern end there was a good view.
Gordonvale

Gordonvale is another place we have driven past many times. This trip we ate camped near the town so we walked the 1.5 kilometres from the camp for a look around. We were rewarded with some niceBaca selengkapnya
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 haveBaca selengkapnya
My Fitness Watch thinks it's been stolen

The last week has been one with a lot of walking and reasonable levels of activity. This is a stark contrast to my usual day, especially when sitting around all day fixing computer problems. My usualBaca selengkapnya