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- 19 de jun. de 2021
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 63 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Yarrabah -17.34167, 145.8717°20’30” S 145°52’12” E
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Babinda, Josephine Falls and Bramston Be
19 de junho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We went for a drive to look at some local sites. Innisfail is a great town to base ourselves in.
First we went to Josephine Falls. Great walk in mainly up hill. We were told to remember it is down hill when walking out. Mark thinks I trying to kill him. Some people were swimming but a bit cold for our liking.
Next we went to Babinda Boulders must admit only went to the bottom pool. Took the boots off and waded in the cool water didn't get changed for a swim. While we were in Babinda we checked out the bakery and the butcher. Two of my favourite places to go. (They are places we try to check out on every town we go). It is amazing how many places have WW2 historical significance.
On the way back to the van we called into Bramston Beach, we love looking out over the ocean.
Another hard day at the office.Leia mais
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- 21 de jun. de 2021
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 361 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Douglas Creek -17.61333, 145.7983317°36’48” S 145°47’54” E
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Mamu Skywall and the 3 waterfalls
21 de junho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
So much to do so little time. More walking. Visited Mamu Skywalk. I told Mark it was only about a kilometre long. Once we had paid we were told it was a 2.2km return trip with a counter levered section and a stair climb before returning. (We didn't do the tower.) We were there nice and early and only saw one other couple until we were on the way back. The views were amazing. It was wonderful to listen to the rainforest wake in the morning. This was only the first walk of the day.
On the way to the waterfall tour we passed this very cute little waterfall along the side of the road. It is a great place to stop for a rest. You don't see that on the Territory on the high way.
We then went on to the 3 waterfall tour. Ellinjaa, Zillie and Millaa Millaa. The first 2 were harder to get to i managed to get a photo of a local. I think the tourists are feeding him. Didn't move whole several people photographed him. Millaa Millaa had a swimming hole at the bottom and we were told to park in the lower parking area no walking needed. Should probably do this in the wet season the water will be warmer.Leia mais
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- 22 de jun. de 2021
- ☁️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Cassowary Coast Cowley Creek -17.71, 146.0416717°42’36” S 146°2’30” E
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Banana Farm Tour
22 de junho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Banana farm tour was amazing. We didn't realise how labour intensive it is to grow bananas. (Everything is done by hand. Everything)
All of the farms in the area are under quarantine. All vehicles need to wash down and we had to wear blue booties and go though a dip solution before we could go on the farm.
I had great respect for farmers it has now increased tenfold.
I recommend that if you have the opportunity to do a tour of any farm that you do.

If you are interested the banana farm is for sale.Leia mais
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Liam worked on a banana farm when he first came to Australia over 32 years ago! [Carol]
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- 26 de jun. de 2021
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 661 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Tablelands Mount Garnet -17.67667, 145.11517°40’36” S 145°6’54” E
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Mount Garnet
26 de junho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
One night stay at Mount Garnet Travellers Rest. This van park is very serene and tranquil. Wake up to the birds chirping. Lovely sleeping weather. Didn't get as cold as we thought it would. Only 15°.
We stopped in at Innot Hot Springs and waded in the creek. A little too hot for our liking. I know right hot springs, but needs to be a little colder during the day to enjoy.
Next stop Undara Experience.Leia mais
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- 27 de jun. de 2021
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 753 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Tablelands -18.20167, 144.5716718°12’6” S 144°34’18” E
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Undara Experience
27 de junho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We arrived in Undara for our 2 night stay. We were back in red dirt country. We got set up and then went to have a look around. Sat and had a drink at Undara Central watching a local Kookaburra swipe some food.
Our first night was State of Origin 2. We got to watch it on the big screen around the fire. The best way to watch.
We did the outback brekkie. Billy tea and coffee along with all the breakfast foods outdoors. We were only going to the one day but liked it so much we did the brekkie the next day also.
We did the Lava Tube tour. They are amazing see next blog.
We moved onto Charters Towers.Leia mais
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- 28 de jun. de 2021
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 744 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Tablelands -18.215, 144.5666718°12’54” S 144°34’0” E
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Undara Lava Tube Tour
28 de junho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
The lava tubes were created 190,000 years ago. The only way to see the lava tubes is on a guided tour. We did the 2 hour Archway tour, which includes Stephenson Cave and the Archway. (Many steps)
Stephenson Cave was flooded earlier this year and the last section still had water over the boardwalk.
The colours of the rock was amazing. The way the lava kept flowing when the to cooled and hardened leaving the tunnels behind.
I can't do the beauty of the area justice.
I must see if you are in the area. You can do a tour without staying at the Undara Experience.Leia mais
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- 29 de jun. de 2021
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 309 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Charters Towers Charters Towers City -20.07667, 146.2583320°4’36” S 146°15’30” E
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Charters Towers
29 de junho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
On the way to Charters Towers we stopped at Greenvale and had lunch at the Three Rivers Hotel. (One day we will stop somewhere and not go to the pub). This pub was made famous by the Slim Dusty song.
We spent a couple of nights in Charters Towers before going onto Home Hill. I wanted to spend time in a powered sight incase the lock down was widened we were close to Townsville when it went into lock down.Leia mais
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- 1 de jul. de 2021
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 23 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Burdekin Home Hill -19.66167, 147.4183319°39’42” S 147°25’6” E
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Home Hill
1 de julho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We stopped in Home Hill for a week. This was the place we chose to stay to see what happened to the Townsville lockdown. We couldn't have chosen better. The caravan park was green and right next to the pool, which we could swim in for free. We did not.
Ayr was about 10 min away across the Burdekin Bridge. (Great bridge.)
We investigated a couple of fishing spots recommended by the caravan park managers (who lived in Darwin for a time. It is amazing when you say you are from Darwin how many people say they have also lived in Darwin.)
We went fishing at Groper Creek and did some cast netting of the small jetty. Trying to get prawns for bait and to eat but we only managed bait. The holiday locals ( holiday there every year) were catching kilos some took pity on us and gave us some for bait.
We visited the market in Ayr. I love the market. Ayr is a very pretty town.
Home Hill is very small but still had an IGA and about 3 pubs.
We went to the diorama and saw the big cane cutters. It is a good spot to be based in.Leia mais
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- 8 de jul. de 2021
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 38 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Whitsunday Bowen Bowen Hill -20.005, 148.2366720°0’18” S 148°14’12” E
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Bowen
8 de julho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We had 4 nights at Blowin Bowen and it was Blowin.
We tried our hand at fishing but no luck. We will keep trying.
Visited the markets and bought some great produce.
Visited Flagstaff Hill, the water tank art and numerous beaches. They were all so beautiful. The water was so clear.
Caught up with some new friends for an afternoon.
I got to ride my scooter to get fish and chips.
It is amazing when you say that you are from Darwin how many people once lived in Darwin or have a family member living there now.Leia mais
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- 12 de jul. de 2021
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- Austrália State of Queensland Whitsunday Foxdale Bendy Creek -20.35167, 148.55520°21’6” S 148°33’18” E
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Proserpine and surrounds
12 de julho de 2021, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
We set up at Gunna Go caravan park just outside Proserpine. We had 3 days to explore the area. Mark dipped his toes in and decided it was too cold to swim.
We visited Dingo Beach, Hideaway Bay, Cape Gloucester, Conway Beach, Shute Harbour and
Cedar Creek Falls.
We were going to fish at Shute Harbour but the jetty closed for upgrades.
We went to Cedar Creek Falls on the way to Conway Beach but they were not flowing due to lack of rain.
Visited Lake Proserpine and was nearly attacked by a goose when I got out to take some photos. We moved further up the lake to take the photos.
We did find a great bakery in Proserpine. I am loving all the bakery's.
We visited Proserpine Historical Museum. It is a very interesting place and the home of the big pen.Leia mais
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Viajante Keep the photos coming. Loving seeing them and reading about your adventures.
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