Far North Queensland

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Trip start
June 14, 2020
Far North Queensland BoomerangTravellers
Escaping to North Queensland
June 14, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Living in Australia definitely feels like a gift
As on June 1st our state restrictions did lift.
Freedom for residents to travel within Queensland
The Far North beckoned with its white costal sand.

Grey ribbon roads unfolded edged with pines
Kms decreasing on the green and white signs.
The severe summer bushfires have left their scars
Yet tree trunks bud despite being black & charred.

Landscape changed to acres of sugarcane
With a myriad of tracks for the haulage trains.
Above the harvest ready crops, flowers of grey
Seemingly ripple as in the breeze they do sway.

Airlie Beach was our first destination to de thaw
Too little tourism here now, never seen before.
Whitsunday Island resorts closed, no tours run
Conway Bay & Cedar Creek walked for our fun.

We chanced upon beautiful Hydeaway Bay
Being so deserted we felt like castaways.
Back on the road once rested, for 10 hours we drove
To our ultimate winter destination gorgeous Palm Cove.Read more
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Palm Cove, FNQ
June 19, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
4 weeks for the price of 1 was the deal we made
At the sumptuous Reef House on the esplanade.
Colonial white buildings and palms of green
Waterfall pools with recliners make life serene.

It’s winter yet sunny and 25 degrees
Cooled by a constant blustery breeze.
The smell of melaleuca blossom fills the air
Brush turkeys & curlews run around in pairs.

With this seaside living we aim to stay trim
Yoga, beach walks, cycling and daily swim.
Offset by complimentary sorbets enjoyed in the spa
Then tasty free cocktails @ five in the Brigadiers Bar.

It’s over 32 years since we resided up here
Our first Australian memories we hold dear.
Looked up our old pals to catch up again
Our families raised apart yet feels the same.

So many changes so familiar things we seek
Visiting the crocodile farm at Hartley’s Creek.
Multiple crocs sunning themselves on the banks
Thousands of little ones squirm in nursery tanks.

Took the iconic rail trip up the Range to Kuranda
An engineering marvel that the tracks can meander.
Eclectic markets visited and the Baron Falls viewed
Rainforest boardwalks under an array of green hues.

Cattana Wetlands & Crystal Cascades we also did explore
Freshwater and Centenary Lakes plus where we lived before.
Award winning Botanical Gardens so cool to wander around
Towering tropical trees and heliconia flowers hanging down.

Chris had to choose a day to fulfil his wish
For a trip out to the reef and deep sea fish.
Red Emperor and Trevallies caught on his line
Fried, grilled or sashimi they tasted mighty fine.

I occasionally feel guilty how we’re living our life
Whilst many suffer during the worlds current strife.
Yet life is a single chance and we’ve still so much to see
Having worked hard to attain our dream of travelling free.Read more
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Atherton to Cooktown, FNQ
July 17, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Strong winds ensured the reef was out of our reach
Yet perfect for windsurfers at Yorkey’s Knob Beach.
As skies turned grey it’s time to leave the sand
And venture up the range to Atherton Tableland.

Mamu Skywalk enabled views of rainforest top
Lake Tinaroo was chosen for our few days stop.
Where Pademelons arrived nightly for a hand feed
And a variety of birds ate the tropical fruits & seed.

We serenely paddled a kayak before the rain came
The Curtain & Cathedral fig trees we did visit again.
At Yungaburra we spied a shy Platypus at play
Feasted on local strawberries to end our day.

Chasing waterfalls was next on our activity list
Enjoying the search and the cool swirling mist.
Josephine, Malanda, Millaa Millaa and Millstream
Circumnavigating Lake Eacham then Lake Barrine.

Via Mt Molloy to Cooktown along smooth roads
Passing trucks and road trains hauling hefty loads.
Cattle seek sparse shade in a landscape so brown
Peppered by hundreds of mini red termite mounds.

Sunset viewed from Grassy Hill that is steep
A caravan our only choice of a place to sleep.
Chris went on a fishing trip up the Endeavour River
Bagging a 6kg cod which made a delicious dinner.Read more
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Daintree to Mission Beach, FNQ
July 25, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A 4WD vehicle up here is a requirement to survive
Exploring the expansive space and trails to drive.
Bloomfield with Creek crossings definitely a must
Arriving in Cape Tribulation in a cloud of red dust.

A stunning location where rainforest meets the sea
With unspoilt beauty there’s nowhere I’d rather be.
A ferry needed to cross the Daintree & avoid crocs
Onto Mossman Gorge with it’s ancient boulder rocks.

Port Douglas is known for it’s four mile bay
Perfect place to relax and unwind for a day.
Reminiscing @ Nautilus under a palm canopy
The degustation menu ensured we were happy.

Heading south via Innisfail to the Cassowary coast
Which we can certainly verify lives up to it’s boast.
Our first wild cassowary seen at quaint Etty Bay
Followed by a couple more at remote Bingil Bay.

The Wet Tropics is the name given to this region
Experiencing showers despite being dry season.
But Mission Beach always easy to appreciate
Relishing brunch while catching up with mates.

Dunk Island admired just a few kilometres off shore
So many National Park tracks and forests to explore.
With so much in this area to absorb, research and learn
We leave a little unfulfilled, but know we will return.Read more
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Trip end
August 3, 2020

Escaping to North Queensland

Palm Cove, FNQ

Atherton to Cooktown, FNQ

Daintree to Mission Beach, FNQ