After 2 full days of travelling it was great to finally have a rest day. We headed up to Karanda on a very scenic train trip. The Barron Gorge & waterfalls were spectacular. After lunch & a couple of hours looking around the markets we headed back down to Cairns to meet the auto electrician. The car wiring was a simple fix & our freezer is freezing once again.
Tonight we are making the most of the caravan parks hot showers & washing machines as we don't know when we'll get another decent hot shower.
Tomorrow we pack up & hit the road north to the Daintree & Bloomfield track.
Monday, 16 June 2014
Sunday, 15 June 2014
Day 2 Bowen to Cairns
After another full day in the car are finally at Cairns.
Day 2 was slightly more exciting than day 1. We left Bowen at about 9.00am & headed for Townsville where we stopped for a stretch & some lunch. Next stop was Hinchinbrook lookout. A beautiful view & great photo opportunity. Apart from that the scenery was sugar cane, sugar cane & more sugar cane.
We had news yesterday that the development road had been closed due to rain but after talking to some guys at macca's that have just done the tele track we are hopeful once again of reaching the tip.
We've just discovered a problem with the anderson plug not charging the battries in the camper trailer which we'll need to get looked at tomorrow before all our meat thaws out !!!
After 2 full days of driving it's great to finally relax over a few beers & more than a few laughs.
We are planning to spend a couple of days exploring Cairns & tomorrow will head up to Karanda on the skyrail.
Day 2 was slightly more exciting than day 1. We left Bowen at about 9.00am & headed for Townsville where we stopped for a stretch & some lunch. Next stop was Hinchinbrook lookout. A beautiful view & great photo opportunity. Apart from that the scenery was sugar cane, sugar cane & more sugar cane.
We had news yesterday that the development road had been closed due to rain but after talking to some guys at macca's that have just done the tele track we are hopeful once again of reaching the tip.
We've just discovered a problem with the anderson plug not charging the battries in the camper trailer which we'll need to get looked at tomorrow before all our meat thaws out !!!
After 2 full days of driving it's great to finally relax over a few beers & more than a few laughs.
We are planning to spend a couple of days exploring Cairns & tomorrow will head up to Karanda on the skyrail.
The view from Hinchinbrook lookout
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Day 1 Tamborine to Bowen
After only 3 hours sleep we were up at 2.00am to have a cuppa & do the last minute checks before meeting the Lidsters at cosy corner to start our adventure. First stop was Gympie for a bacon & egg roll & coffee which kept us going until we reached Rocky in time for lunch & refuelling.
The road between Rocky & Mackay was long, straight & boring with not much but bush to look at, with the only excitment a stone chip in the windscreen & road rage with a truckie who nearly ran us off the road.
Anyway we made it to Bowen in one piece at around 7pm just in time to set up in the rain & the dark. Then off to the servo for some burgers. We are all stuffed & well & truely ready for a good nights sleep. Lets hope day 2 is more exciting.
The road between Rocky & Mackay was long, straight & boring with not much but bush to look at, with the only excitment a stone chip in the windscreen & road rage with a truckie who nearly ran us off the road.
Anyway we made it to Bowen in one piece at around 7pm just in time to set up in the rain & the dark. Then off to the servo for some burgers. We are all stuffed & well & truely ready for a good nights sleep. Lets hope day 2 is more exciting.
Sunday, 8 June 2014
Sunday, 11 May 2014
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