Cape Hillsborough NP
6. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Our last day here, has been a great stop. But the road show must roll on 😂
Drove to Cape Hillsborough NP this morning. Lots of very interesting rock formations carved out by the water. Lovely walkWeiterlesen
Fish Trap @ Hidden Valley
6. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Followed a dirt track behind the Cape Hillsborough van park. Came out at Hidden Valley.
The site of a very old Aboriginal fish trap. We had seen these in rivers before but not in the ocean. You canWeiterlesen
Lake Proserpine
7. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Doing an overnight stop at Lake Proserpine- Peter Faust Dam. Whitsunday Region.
We were going to stay here 2 or 3 nights but very windy. Was sitting outside and thought my chair and I were going toWeiterlesen
Passionfruit & Bananas
8. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Graham picked up a massive bag of passionfruit for $3 at the Seaforth Markets on Sunday. Then a couple of days ago we got a huge hand of lady finger bananas for $2 From a road side stall ...Weiterlesen
Glen Erin Farm Stay
9. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Today finds us just on the outskirts of Bowen. A change from beach camping.
Very peaceful here at Glen Erin Farm Stay. More our speed than a crowd van park in Bowen.
Will be here for another 2Weiterlesen
Bowen
9. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We had a fun day in Bowen. Started with taking in the views from Flagstaff Hill. Stunning views of the turquoise waters to North Heads lighthouse (over 150 yrs old).
A stroll along the Bowen JettyWeiterlesen
ReisenderWas a beautiful quilt. They had it behind glass. So sadly reflections from the lights in the photo.
Tomato Soup
10. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Love picking up fresh local produce when travelling. Then whipping up a yummy van cooked meal.
We picked up a 2 kilo bag of delicious tomatoes yesterday only $5. Today they are being turned into aWeiterlesen
Blue Water
11. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Camped at Blue Water Park RV site tonight. Just north of Townsville. Scooted around Townsville with out stopping. Been there ... done that.
Will be hitting the road again in the morning stillWeiterlesen
Ingham
12. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Stopped at Ingham to top up our water. There is a great area to stop and fill your water, plus a dump point next to the TYTO wetlands. Also a RV park here.
We did the wetlands on a previous trip. WellWeiterlesen
Tully Gorge National Park
13. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We took a left turn at Tully yesterday and headed up through banana country to the Tully Gorge NP. As one would expect in a rainforest in Tully it is a bit wet. Mainly a fine misty drizzle. Adds toWeiterlesen
Exploring Tully Gorge
13. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Had a wonderful day exploring Tully Gorge yesterday. Within a short drive of the campground is some great lookouts, Ponytail Falls with covered picnic area and at the end of the road a hydro powerWeiterlesen
Babinda Boulders
14. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Just south of Cairns we found this treasure. Free camping just very short walk from the Boulders.
There is a wonderful place in the river that is perfect for swimming. The water was very fresh andWeiterlesen
ReisenderI love Babinda boulders!! Such a magical spot!! Looks freshhhhhhh
Kicking back in Mareeba
16. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Did a big bypass of Cairns. Decided that at $65 + a night there was nothing we wanted to do that we haven't already done.
Scooted up the range to the Tablelands. Camped at Kerribee Park Camping ...Weiterlesen
Lake Barrine
17. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
There is something about us visiting the volcanic lakes on the Tablelands. We always get a cloudy day. At least it's not raining like it was last time 😂.
Such a lovely spot. We did the cruise onWeiterlesen
ReisenderThat’s a beautiful Spot. Love all the turtles and that’s a really yummy looking morning tea 🥰🥰
Lest we forget
17. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
The Avenue of Honour at Tinaroo Lake remembers our brave soldiers that served at Afghanistan.
A very moving reminder of those who lost there lives. Including the dogs. Having Grahams oldest son serveWeiterlesen
Curtain fig tree
17. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Last up on our morning outing was to revisit the curtain fig tree. We visited this amazing tree on our very first trip north. So long ago...in our old soft floor camper being towed by the Camry 😊
Night in the Gravel Pit
18. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Free camping tonight at Gunnawarra gravel pit. West of Mount Garnet.
Going to be a wild time. 🤣 Our first gravel pit this trip.
Will be at Talaroo Hot Springs tomorrow. Looking forward to a goodWeiterlesen
Talaroo Hot Springs
20. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We did the hot springs tour this morning. Was lead by Tanya a lovely local Ewamian woman. Her stories of the county, people and traditions bought the whole area to life. It was an honor to listen andWeiterlesen
Its a tough life...
21. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
but some one has to do it 🤣🤣🤣
Just been for a swim in the infinity pool at Cobbold Gorge. Just chilly out 😊 after driving 60k of gravel roads to get here.
It's State of Origin night. SoWeiterlesen
Cobbold Gorge Trip
22. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Cruised up Cobbold Gorge this afternoon. Was very different to other gorges we have visited. Very narrow in places with towering cliffs on either side. Spotted a few fresh water crocs ... one attackedWeiterlesen
Quartz Blow Lookout
22. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
After getting back from our gorge trip this afternoon we did the drive out to the Quartz Blow Lookout for sunset.
Picked up a cheese platter and wine from the bar ... Was yummy. There is somethingWeiterlesen
Elinsleigh River
23. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Left Cobbold Gorge this morning after a very pleasant 2 days.
Missing the infinity pool already😪 is hot today.
Headed to Forsayth then onto Einasleight. Visited the Copperfield Gorge. Now headingWeiterlesen
Red Dirt
24. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Graham decided we would leave early and stop at The Oasis Roadhouse at The Lynd for breakfast. Only to find they don't open weekends
As the van was still damp with overnight dew all the red dust hasWeiterlesen
ReisenderNo. Not really. Just a very fine film of dust on bench tops and floor. Was very impressed.
Porcupine Gorge
24. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We were hoping to spend a couple of days here. But fully booked out.
So called into the lookout so we could add to our list of gorges.
About 70k north of Hughenden, where we will spend the next 3Weiterlesen
Hughenden
26. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We are currently in Hughenden inland from Townsville on our way to Mt Isa. Part of the Dinosaurs Trail. Unfortunately the Dinosaur display is closed for renovating.
Lots of great street art. A lakeWeiterlesen
ReisenderAnother beautiful spot. 💖💖