Maytown

7/8/13 - There is a lot of history in Maytown. Not just the mining past but the lives, shattered hopes and dreams of the people that lived here. The reality of what a harsh land this can be for little gold reward. We were the first ones here for the day. We signed the visitor … Continue reading Maytown

Old Coach Road Videos

This is a 3 part video on the Old Coach Road; it starts at Little Laura Creek where the Old Coach Roach really starts. The video camera was secured on the side of the camping trailer, in future we will endeavour to move the camera around to other positions, doesn't show how rough the track … Continue reading Old Coach Road Videos

Old Coach Road – Part 5

6/8/13 – There are lots of photos in this post, as they say a picture paints a thousand words, it's the best way to show the road conditions. So many in fact that we have split this post up over 5 parts, make sure your read parts 1, 2, 3 & 4,before reading this post. … Continue reading Old Coach Road – Part 5

Old Coach Road – Part 2

6/8/13 – There are lots of photos in this post, as they say a picture paints a thousand words, it's the best way to show the road conditions. So many in fact that we have split this post up over 5 parts, make sure your read part 1 before reading this post. 44.7km (from the … Continue reading Old Coach Road – Part 2

Cooktown – Peninsula Caravan Park

After our experience at the Cooktown Caravan Park, one of our readers shared his positive experience at a different caravan park in Cooktown and was more than happy to recommend it. Here is what he had to say. "We've been to Cooktown a few times and always stay at http://www.peninsulacaravanpark.com/ A great older park, very clean and … Continue reading Cooktown – Peninsula Caravan Park

Cooktown

4/8/13 - It was a nice drive heading east towards Cooktown from our campsite. Isabella Creek was a lovely little creek. Water flowed over the road and down some small water falls. Nice to clean the dust of the feet the water was rather cool. We hadn't planned from home to go to Cooktown but … Continue reading Cooktown