Queensland

Imagine our surprise to hit the tropical north and it’s freezing cold! Yep. We both reached immediately for our long sleeves. No amount of rainforests, waterfalls or rolling green hills could quell our shock at this temperature drop. What is seriously going on?
Arriving in the old township of Ravenshoe we found the fire going in this big old iconic Aussie pub and that would do us for the night. The Ravenshoe Hotel in the Atherton Tablelands is the highest pub in QLD standing at an elevation of 916m. Andrew just loves these old establishments and I must admit I’ve grown quite fond of the stories they tell of times long ago and characters who visit them. The Ravenshoe has maintained some of its old world charm with a great wooden staircase, original floorboards ( now sagging a bit) , French doors and extensive wide verandah. The old dining room had a roaring fire, tables set with silver, curtains that look for all the world like elaborate bedspreads and some charming restauranters. Still in shock from the cold we snuggled up together in the quaint old tv room with its antique sideboards and beveled mirrors and watched a movie for the first time in five weeks!
From Ravenshoe the country was picturesque but as we drive through rainforests the next day, clouds descended, it started to rain and the thermometer continued to plummet. Time to cover the swag and head for the comfort of a beach cabin in Cardwell and watch clouds roll in over the islands. Life is tough.Read more