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
Mareeba Bush Stays
After our time in Chillagoe we popped down the range to Kuranda for a few days. We have been to Kuranda 4 times, the first time about 34 yrs ago when we came up from Cairns via the Kuranda Train. Back then the original markets were awesome, unfortunately the current ones are not a scratch … Continue reading Mareeba Bush Stays
Caves, caves, caves
OMG where to start. The caves in the Chillagoe area are amazing. We stopped at Eureka Creek rest area for the night on the way to and from Chillagoe to Mareeba. Nothing fancy about the rest area itself, it’s close to the road and on a corner but does have a creek which was so … Continue reading Caves, caves, caves
Ringers Rest
Only a short drive today to Ringers Rest Bush Camp. 6km’s east of Mareeba. Mainly providing camping to those that are self contained, grey water can and is welcomed to drop onto the dry ground. https://ringersrest.weebly.com/rv-park.html The place is pretty rustic, there are some long drop loo’s and a cold shower. No bins or drinking … Continue reading Ringers Rest
Rocky Creek War Memorial
Rocky Creek War Memorial Camp Ground is right next to, you guess it a war memorial, It is between Tolga and Walkamin near Atheron, Qld. which was the location of the largest military hospital in the Southern Hemisphere during world war 2. It’s $5 per night to camp with the money going towards the maintenance of … Continue reading Rocky Creek War Memorial
Tablelands
A very short drive from Innot Hot Springs is Archer Creek Rest Area. We have stayed here several times and always find it a pretty good. This time it wasn’t too busy. Once more we got some light mizzle but a wonderful sight of a double rainbow followed. On our way through to Atherton we … Continue reading Tablelands
Innot Hot Pools
We spent a couple of days at Pinnarendi Station Stay. $20 unpowered and pick your spot. $30 allocated drive through site with water. https://thebrickoven.com.au/stationstay-details/ Amazing painted amenities block with laundry in the middle. There is an onsite cafe called The Brick Oven, that specialises in Sourdough bread and pizza’s. We can testify their sourdough toasties … Continue reading Innot Hot Pools