3/8/13 - We were on the road just after 10am. Filled the main fuel tank at Musgrave Station, cheaper than on the way up at $1.89 L. Opposite the station is the turnoff to Lakefield National Park. The road through Lakefield is a pretty good dirt road. There are areas of open plains with heaps … Continue reading Old Laura Homestead
The Bend, Coen
2/8/13 - It was a peaceful but warm night, we had all the windows on the trailer open so woke with the birds. Plan today is to drop into Moreton Telegraph Station that we missed coming up and then head to The Bend back at Coen for the night. Hopefully get in there early arvo … Continue reading The Bend, Coen
Vrilya Point
1/8/13 - We packed up and had morning tea before hitting the road and leaving our home for the last few days. We liked Loyalty Beach and would stay here again. It is quiet, not crowded, well it wasn't when we were there. Great views, can camp right on the beach all for $24 a … Continue reading Vrilya Point
The Tip of Cape York
30/7/13 - We woke to blue skies, no wind and an amazing view that is so hard to take, trip up to the tip today and a look around the area. The roads are here are still mostly dirt. We took a shortcut to the main road that leads to the tip. First stop along … Continue reading The Tip of Cape York
Cape York – OTT Videos
Finally got these done, on a roll. 🙂 Lots to learn with all the editing, and you learn a lot about your videoing. 🙂 The Go Pro was either fixed on the outside of the Ute or on the side of the trailer. Next trip we will be moving the camera around a bit more. … Continue reading Cape York – OTT Videos
Northern Section OTT
29/7/13 - Today we complete the northern section of the Old Telegraph Track. We were packed up by 8am and then went down to The Saucepan for a quick dip to cool off. First creek crossing was Canal Creek, no problems, just had to watch out for a few holes when approaching the creek. Next was … Continue reading Northern Section OTT
Beautiful Breathtaking Waterfalls
Some videos of the amazing waterfalls and swimming areas in the Jardine River National Park. We really loved our time here and look forward to going back and spending a week in the National Park. Eliot Falls [youtube=http://youtu.be/kD_FD7VsRO4] Twin Falls [youtube=http://youtu.be/74uG0UISYJA] The Saucepan [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOpbR_kysU] Fruit Bat Falls [youtube=http://youtu.be/mqFjkAGLHnM]
Falls falls beautiful falls
28/7/13 - We woke to blue skies and for a short time thought we would have a nice sunny day. Not to be, by the time we got to Twin Falls with the cameras by 8am the skies were turning grey again. We pretty well had the place to ourselves up to lunch. We spent … Continue reading Falls falls beautiful falls
Fruit Bat Falls
27/7/13 - Would not have even known there were others around last night it was so quiet. We went for a swim this morning at Twin Falls, good time to go as there weren't many around, like having a natural spa, awesome. Took a few photos at the Saucepan before it started to rain and … Continue reading Fruit Bat Falls
Eliot Falls
26/7/13 - It was a quiet night and we had a good night sleep. Most people were on the move early, we didn't have far to go today so we stayed and charged up batteries and did some washing before heading out. We parted with our fellow companions of the last few days, nice people, … Continue reading Eliot Falls