Freshwater Bird Hide
15. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
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 theirLæs mere
The Reeds
15. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
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 quiteLæs mere
Jacana Bird Hide
15. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
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 thereLæs mere
Black Weir
16. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
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 fromLæs mere
Ross River Walk
16. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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 areLæs mere
Ross River from the bridge.
16. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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
16. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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
16. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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 walkingLæs mere
A last visit to Castle Hill
16. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
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.Læs mere
Leaving Townsville
17. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
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 theLæs mere
Toomulla Beach
17. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
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
17. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
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
18. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
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 coveredLæs mere
Swinging Rag Doll
18. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
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.Læs mere
Taylor's Beach
18. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
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 haveLæs mere
Victoria Plantation Sugar Mill
18. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
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 stemsLæs mere
Tyto Wetlands Centre
18. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
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 infoLæs mere
Farewell Ingham
19. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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
19. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
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 spaceLæs mere
Hinchinbrook Island Lookout
19. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
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
19. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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
19. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Even though foggy over the southern end there was a good view.
Gordonvale
19. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
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 niceLæs mere
One Night at Greenpatch
19. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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 haveLæs mere
My Fitness Watch thinks it's been stolen
20. maj 2021, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
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 usualLæs mere