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Cape York 2022

August - September 2022
  • Bec Taylor
A 45-day adventure by Bec Read more
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  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Cardwell Forest Drive

    September 1, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Took it slow this morning with no massive plans and hoping the sun would come out so we could have a good swim. We slowly packed up and sorted out our laundry before heading to the main street in Cardwell. Decided on the Seabreeze Cafe for breakfast, a roll and wrap to eat. We headed for the Cardwell Spa Pool, a beautiful blue, 'safe' swimming hole. It was a bit fresh though and there were warnings about swimming because of stagnant water. We decided to follow the Cardwell forest drive. We visited dead horse Creek, sounds great, I know, attie creek and up to the lookouts. I really like Cardwell, it just had a good feel to it. Reminds us a bit of Evans Head.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    To Townsville

    September 1, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    A few hours on the road to Townsville, just checking out the local towns as we passed through. Had a quick stop at a sandwich shop then on to check in. We're staying at an airbnb on The Strand. The ute doesn't fit in the carpark which is a bugger but the on street parking doesn't seem to have a time limit, so see how we go. It's a nice spot, right on the water and our balcony has direct access to the pool if we decide to use it. We sat for a bit, just googling and having some quiet time. Quick showers and we headed out. We did see the Neuron scooters that I've ridden in Brisbane a few times, so we bought passes and went for a ride. So much fun! We ended up at the brewery, so had to stay for a drink or 2, then scooted back to the strand and checked out some options for tomorrow. We decided on Longboard for dinner, a nice spot on the water. We had mixed tacos and waffle fries. Back to the airbnb where we've just been relaxing. Spending the day in Townsville tomorrow.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Castle Hill

    September 2, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    We went to Happy place for breakfast this morning, Bacon and egg roll for Ben and vego breakfast for me. We then jumped in the car and headed for Castle Hill lookout. There were a few little walks up there, a great view of Townsville and Magnetic Island. We spent some time there before heading to Dans for a stock up for the last week and a bit, particularly for next weekend when we see Kristy, Brad, Dad and families, expecting a big weekend.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Jezzine Barracks, happy hour and dinner

    September 2, 2022 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 22 °C

    The weather has been a little lousy and I was in a bit of a funk waiting for news on Titan (Hugh had a little issue yesterday but had him in at the vet this morning), so we took advantage of a laundry with a washer AND dryer! Needed to do our sheets and pillowcases too, exciting stuff. We heard from Hugh and the vet, all sorted with antibiotics etc for a dodgy uti. Felt better after that so we headed off once the dryer was done. We jumped on the e-scooters again and cruised to and around Jezzine barracks, then to the Seaview Hotel for a drink, before heading to the room to freshen up. The Watermark was next on our list for a few drinks, then California tacos for dinner. A damn good feed! Would go back again and again! We decided we'd use our scooter passes again and headed to the Strand Markets that we had seen signs for. Now Ben hates markets, but the signs boasted a bunch of food trucks and I may or may not have seen a cannoli truck setting up earlier in the day. We had a quick cruise through, got our cannoli and scooted to the Queen Gardens, apparently they shut them, so there's that. The Brisbane and Melbourne gardens are 24 hours, so I just assumed, ah well. Back to the room to get organised, shower etc before bed.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    To Magnetic Island

    September 3, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

    We had to be at the ferry terminal by 830 this morning, easy done being only 6 minutes away but also we definitely have a body clock happening, moreso than when I'm at work. We got the 9am ferry to Magnetic Island, similar but a bit smaller than the Moreton Island ferry from a few years ago. About 35 minutes, nice and quick. In the Kiosk a bloke asked for a round of beers but was sadly declined as they don't serve it until 10am (no that bloke wasn't ben). When we arrived we headed straight for West point and Cockle bay, 2 of the furthest points from our accommodation (a whole 18km, ha). Nice spots, but we kept moving. Next we headed to Picnic bay. We found the shipwreck and walked along the jetty, lovely spot!Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Hawkings Point

    September 3, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    We did the Hawkings point walk, between Picnic Bay and Nelly Bay. The view was unreal! We could see the sailing event going on this weekend. Lucky we booked early. We were pretty hungry and ready for lunch, we'd already scoped out the Stuffed on Seafood menu and headed there. We got a platter and a prawn sandwich to share, so goooood. We walked around Nelly bay, lots of things set up for when the race finishes. We also spoke to a few people who were right into it and very excited that we were all watching the first finisher coming through, not that we could see where the finish line would be. Thrilling.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Geoffrey Bay wallabies!

    September 3, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Alma bay was next, lots of people swimming, although there were warning signs about the marine stingers, the risk 'thermometer' was moderate at least, better than high? We ducked back (as I may have forgotten to tell ben where the turnoff was) to Geoffrey Bay to find and feed the rock wallabies. It took us a bit to find them nearby, plenty in the distance. All of a sudden they started to appear more and some even ate straight out of my hand. It was soooo cute! A few babies in pouches too which was really exciting. I loved this part of the day so much, we're hoping to go there again tomorrow morning on the way to the ferry.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Forts walk

    September 3, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Next on our list was the Forts walk, about 4km with lots of history and old war buildings due to the great vantage point. We were hoping to see some koalas, as there is a large colony on the island, no luck unfortunately. It was a good walk, some steep sections, but well worth the views.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Happy hour!

    September 3, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    By the time we reached the car it was time to check in at our accommodation at Bundalow Bay. We do have a bed and aircon tonight before another week of camping. Happy hour is $15 beer jugs and $3 bubbles, dangerous. We took advantage of happy hour/s then decided to go for a walk to Horseshoe Bay for dinner, only a few minutes away. We ended up at Sandi's, shared a seafood pizza and crab pasta, another good meal. Wandered back for another few drinks and a few phone calls from mum/dad/the kids, then off to bed.Read more

  • Bec TaylorTravelerCape York 2022

    Visiting our friends before we go

    September 4, 2022 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Awake but not really moving this morning, took our time before checking out and headed back to Geoffrey Bay. Found our little buddy in the cave again who was very friendly and definitely knows the sound of the paper packet the pellets come in. Ben fed a few this morning too. We hung around feeding a bunch of rock wallabies until we ran out of food for them. Booked onto the 10am ferry to Townsville, we had plenty of time so wandered over to the IGA for a snack. It's another gorgeous day but damn the breeze is cold today. We sat in the car for a little bit, boarded the ferry first and watched some netflix in the car as it was too cold outside.Read more

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