Rex Point Lookout

The last time here we were heading south and had very good views. Today there were rain showers that limited the view. It was good to get out and have a walk until the rain reached us. We continuedЧитать далее
Abattoir Swamp

Another nice place to observe birds. Today there is more water than las time we were here. The paperbark trees are flowering so lots of little birds.
The swamp is now overgrown with reed and grassesЧитать далее
Rifle Creek

We usually only see the camping area of Rifle Creek. This time we took a drive a few kilometres down for a look. There was a road off to the side that squeezed past a few trees and over some mud ruts.Читать далее
Feathers and Friends

This camp was on Pam's list for a long time. It looked doubtful if we would get to stay this time as there had been lots of rain. Joy! We had the camp open just before we would arrive. Five days in aЧитать далее
Mt Lewis National Park Roadblock

We decided to explore the road to the Mount Lewis National Park. We only managed to drive a few kilometres along before we were stopped by a fallen tree.
Next time I think I will pack a chainsaw.Читать далее
Rex Range Lookout #1

One of the vantage points to look down towards Mossman. The other lookout was not as good as this one.
Murals in Mossman Park.

Everywhere we go we find amazing murals in public space. These were on one of the toilet blocks.
Mouth of Mossman River

We detoured to Newel beach and found the mouth of the Mossman River. It proved to be a good view with a few birds along the shore. Above us a couple of Brahminy kites soared.
Start of the CREB track

The CREB track is one of the last frontiers of 4WD. It's very hard work and can take all day to go a few kilometres. Every serious 4WD enthusiast has this route on their bucket list. Vehicles areЧитать далее
Palmer River Roadhouse

About halfway from Mareeba to Cooktown this Roadhouse proved to be a good place to stop for the night. Good sites and the option of dining in the Roadhouse. Amenities were very clean.
James Earl Lookout

From here there is a good view north towards Lakeland.
Black Mountain

Don't try to climb Black Mountain. This interesting feature is the stuff of legends. Space mining aliens. Magnetic interference. Banshees, just about anything you can imagine there is probably a storyЧитать далее
Quarantine Bay

Another nice beach near Cooktown.
Walker Bay

This is a bit south of Quarantine Bay. Much longer in length and sandier. At the top of the beach is a massive heap od pebbles.
Cooktown Botanical Gardens

A lot of work has been done here. Lots of interesting plants. A few are flowering but it is late in the season.
Finch Bay

Finch Bay can be accessed by walking track from the botanical gardens. We drove there but could not have walked as the walking tracks are closed for repair.
Grassy Hill

This is a fantastic lookout and site of the lighthouse. We came here to watch the sun set as the moon rose. Alas, as the moon was hidden from view by the cloud bank we can't confirm this fact.Читать далее
Lunar Tix

Tonight the moon is the star. It's in a perigee of its orbit, full and being eclipsed by our planet. When it is fully eclipsed it should appear reddish in colour. Commonly this is termed a "blood"Читать далее
Cooktown Waterfront

A lot of work has been done here since the last time we visited. There is a huge area of public space for enjoying the area. Seating and barbecues for a nice relaxed day out.
Trevathan Falls

This was quite a challenge. First was the sketchy set of instructions to get nearly to the spot. We bailed on the last 150m of the road and walked. That was a very good decision sine the last bit wasЧитать далее
Archer Point Jetty Ruins.

There is little left of the old jetty. A pile of rocks and a few remaining posts. I could not see obvious roadway down apart from the upper cuttings. Perhaps over time the road was eroded away.
Archer Point Lighthouse

When visiting Cooktown it is worth a visit to Archer Point. The drive up to the lighthouse is very steep and very windy when you get there. The views are really worth the drive.
It was very windyЧитать далее
Cooktown Sunset.

We decided to check out the sunset and were rewarded with a rich colourful finish to a great day.
Elim Beach

Elim Beach (pronounced eelum) is not a long way north of Cairns. The drive is about 70k via Hopevale, and now all but about 4k on bitumen. It is a nice area with interesting beaches and camping groundЧитать далее
The Tenatious Tree

Life on the beach can be hard if you are a tree. A little shelter from a rock, fresh water from the dune and anything is possible. Bending with the prevailing breeze and growing despite theЧитать далее