Chinaman Creek Dam

Just to the west of Cloncurry is this dam with plenty of shady spots to set up our chairs and relax. We went out to have lunch and ended up relaxing there for several hours.
Not far from the dam isLæs mere
Moondarra Dam Sunset

The lake, man made, Moondarra, is quite a beautiful area. We have been here before but this time we drove around past the dam wall to a secondary spillway. Here the sunset is nicely over the water.Læs mere
Corella Dam

The Corella Dam was built to supply water to the Mary Kathleen uranium mine. Later another dam, the Mary Kathleen dam was also built to allow for anticipated expansion of the mine. Water from thereLæs mere
Corella River, below the dam

Wally was nowhere to be seen but he is suspected of skinny dipping. I found his shirt tossed off in the bushes.
Late afternoon a walk along the river below the dam is rewarded with spectacular viewsLæs mere
The Hill Near the Dam

The Hill to the north of Corella dam has been calling. Not too long ago I would not have even attempted a walk like that. Now I am finding a few kays walk quite easy. As some of my readers know I haveLæs mere
What the Heck is a GPX File?

Some people might be wondering what those funny icons mixed up with the photos are. The icon says GPX. It means GPs-eXchange file. Simply they are a data file that contain tracks, points and otherLæs mere
Lookout Walk

A fairly brisk 4k walk from our camp to the lookout and return. It took 1 hour and I managed it easily. Even the 400m up the hill.
The views were quite good but not as impressive as the hill nearLæs mere
Wee Macgregor railway tunnel

We turned off the main road at the remnants of the Ballara town site. The drive through to Hightville was a rough track that needs to be driven carefully.
The sign at the end of the "good" roadLæs mere
Walton Park Loop Walk

This morning we decided to close the loop on two previous walks. The first walk we had done was out along the road and in a little way to a small hill.
Yesterday morning we had walked down the riverLæs mere
Fountain Springs

The drive to Fountain Springs was not so good but when we got there the visit was so worth the effort. Lots of little birds enjoying the shallow water down a bit from the springs.
The cliffs risingLæs mere
Further down the River

Corella River starts at the dam. Before that it is Corella Creek. Up the creek was the historic and heritage listed Rosebud mine and Rosebud Weir.
We are camped below the dam on the river. There isLæs mere
Fountain Springs Surrounds

There is interesting mountain formations all about.
Blue Heeler Hotel, Kyuna

This morning we left the fantastic Clem Walton Park. We did lots of walking and spotted an amazing number of birds. That was the longest we have stayed in one place while travelling.
Now we haveLæs mere
Waltzing Matilda info Sign.

This walk is not long and quite easy. There is a lot of information on the signs along the track.
Combo Waterhole

Text from the sign near the waterhole. I did not write this. 😁
Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda
Inspired in the outback
Banjo Paterson was just one of many to come this way, but he recordedLæs mere
Washed out Overshot Crossing

Called an overshot the hand built crossings have survived well, however this one has seen tests of time. Others have survived in better condition.
Note mention in the sign text that no mortar wasLæs mere
Ayrshire Hills

This rest area is memorable for the hills around the area. I think last time there was also a resident Magpie sitting right on top.
Conn Waterhole

About 50k west along the road to Boulia then turn off the road 4k to the Conn waterhole. Ironically the sign says "4 CONN WATERHOLE". Not certain what 4. This spot is on the Western River just aboveLæs mere
Wide Stone Pitch Crossing

This crossing is quite wide. Think of the massive amount of manual work to pile foundation rocks then key all the flat rocks in place. It is amazing how well they have remained in place. ManyLæs mere
How Do We Use Muddy River Water?

Water is one of the things that is ever on our mind when we travel. We have limited ability to carry lots of water with about 14 - 20 days supply on board if we were only drinking the water we carry.Læs mere
Morning Walk - Conn Waterhole

The river network here is an enormous series of mostly dry channels covering a huge area. Come the wet season it is a huge expanse for of water with only the tops of the trees giving a clue howLæs mere
Collingwood Cemetry

From the sign on the marker.
Collingwood Cemetery is one of the few relics of the town of Collingwood, which was intended to become a major centre to service pastoral development in the DiamantinaLæs mere
Skull Hole - Bladensburg National Park

Skull Hole is further up Mistake Creek near the headwaters. Deeply cut into the rocks for a distance with steep 20-30m sides. In the bottom are some small waterholes that are giving the birds a reasonLæs mere
Bladensburg National Park

We were planning to stay two nights in Winton and do a day trip out here. Long story short, we are staying at Bough Shed Waterhole camp.
There seems to be a lot of birds and I think the navigatorLæs mere
Engine Hole - Bladensburg National Park

When I see a place named "engine hole", even though there is no evidence now, I think it was probably a place on the creek where there was a water pump. Probably a lazy southern cross diesel, 3-5Læs mere