We called into Bowen for a few days, we had planned to stay there a week but it didn’t pan out this time. Lunar Eclipse on the 7th November our view from Bowen. Proserpine is another place we have just whizzed through. This time we stopped and stayed a few nights at the Proserpine RV … Continue reading Whitsundays
Burdekin Farm Stay
After Ingham we went to Townsville for a few days to catch up on a few bits and pieces. We stayed at Townsville Gateway Holiday Park which is south of Townsville but still close to major shopping. It was a nice quiet park and the staff were very friendly. In fact we found everywhere we … Continue reading Burdekin Farm Stay
Wallaman Falls
Wow what awesome swimming holes and waterfalls, there is no shortage of them in FNQ. Murray Falls is 25km from Bilyana, 41.5km north west of Cardwell. The last few kms is unsealed road and was very corrugated when we were there. There is a really nice camping area and a day use area. There is … Continue reading Wallaman Falls
Cassowary Coast
We said last time we were in the Mission Beach area we wanted to stay a little longer and that is exactly what we did. There are four villages that are collectively known as Mission Beach: South Mission Beach Wongaling Beach North Mission Beach Bingil Bay Cassowaries are often seen in the area, in the … Continue reading Cassowary Coast
Josephine Falls
Wow how on earth did we mange to miss this place last time we were here. It is amazing and a hidden gem. Josephine Falls is between Babinda and Innisfail, in the Wooroonooran National Park. It’s 8km off the main road to the carpark, it is suitable for caravans and motorhomes, it has a turning … Continue reading Josephine Falls
Babinda Farm Stay
We stayed a couple of nights at the Babinda Rainforest Farm & Alpacas. Absolutely lovely place. Lovely lush green grass, running clear creek, walks, chooks, ducks, alpacas, geese, ulysses butterflies, cassowaries. Very peaceful. The only downside is large horse flies that bite (which may be seasonal) and being in the rainforest particularly near the creek … Continue reading Babinda Farm Stay
South
Mossman is as far north we are going this time, it was time to start heading south to be in Brisbane for Christmas with the family. After leaving Mossman we did a slight detour into Port Douglas. Very touristy, loads of expensive looking resorts and several caravan parks. We did a brief walk up 4 … Continue reading South
Mossman Gorge
It was great to be on the move again and exploring new places. We stopped for the night at Rifle Creek Rest Area which is just out of Mt Molloy. Another spot we have stayed several times. Great for a one nighter. Then it was onto to Mossman and to the Mossman Golf Club RV … Continue reading Mossman Gorge
Bonadio
Bonadio RV and Nature Park. Is approx 5 mins drive out of Yungaburra. This is a great spot to explore this end of the tablelands. It’s a great park at a great price with loads of wildlife. Including platypus in the creek. First time we have seen platypus in the wild. We had such a … Continue reading Bonadio
Exploring
Even though we have been to the tablelands area several times we had a few days out exploring some favourites and some places we haven’t been before. Quick trip back to the Mareeba Visitor Information Centre and a look out the back at the Heritage Village. Milla Milla Falls These falls were very crowded, very … Continue reading Exploring