Unfortunately we are going to have to leave any further posts on our North Queensland trip for a while. Chris’s health issues escalated into an emergency situation where he was admitted into the Royal Brisbane hospital just before Christmas. Where he had surgery which didn’t quiet go to plan. He will be in hospital for … Continue reading Pause
6 Months Costs Full Time
We have kept a budget most of our married life, so we are used to a budget and sticking to it. We use an Excel spreadsheet. Some of the costs on the road are much the same as you have in a house, just some different categories. These are some very basic costs. This is … Continue reading 6 Months Costs Full Time
6 Months full time
It’s been 6 months since we have been living full time in the van. Our tiny home on wheels. So how has it gone, how have we found it, are we ready to pack up and head back to a brick and mortar home, are we still married 😁 or are we just getting started … Continue reading 6 Months full time
Notch Point
Notch Point is touted as being the best free camp in Qld. Is this true or is it just hype and over rated. What did we think? Do we agree it’s the best, one of the best or yeah nah? Comments in WikiCamps like “stunning outlook” “Cracker of a spot” “Great free camp” “Amazing, highly … Continue reading Notch Point
Whitsundays
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