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| Val in her element at a treetop walk near Millaa Millaa |
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| What can I say? |
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| Oops miniature cameras in Museum |
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| Herberton Historical Museum |
Sunday 28 October 2012
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Mount Surprise 29/10/12
We made it to Bedrock Caravan Park in Mt Surprise a lovely park built from scratch by an enterprising couple.Only a handful of guests so we almost have the place to ourselves.
We are going to check out camping at Undara lava tubes for tour with Chris and Deb tomorrow.
We visited Herberton Historic Village yesterday and worthy of several hours with a beaut cafe,so we shared lunch with our english friends Sue and Roger and kids.
We are going to check out camping at Undara lava tubes for tour with Chris and Deb tomorrow.
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| Car eating cows never drive alone! |
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| Masterchef |
Saturday 27 October 2012
Herberton 27/10/12
After a lovely evening with Chris and Deb watching the sunset from Mt Walker overlooking Hughenden and enjoying a chicken/champagne dinner with homemade bread yum.
We headed off early for Paronella Park where we stayed for the night.
We did a tour of the property and then a night tour.
What an amazing place,built by a spanish guy (Jose''Paronella) in the 1930,s
Drove to Herberton and visited the Spy Camera Museum and were shown around by the owner ,a very interesting place.
Tomorrow we will visit another museum and a walk around the town
We headed off early for Paronella Park where we stayed for the night.
We did a tour of the property and then a night tour.
What an amazing place,built by a spanish guy (Jose''Paronella) in the 1930,s
Drove to Herberton and visited the Spy Camera Museum and were shown around by the owner ,a very interesting place.
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| The sun fell from the sky |
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| Paronella Park at night |
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| And day |
Wednesday 24 October 2012
Hughenden 25/10/12
We have been in Hughenden for a few days.Very hot when we arrived but a cooler breeze yesterday and today.Wedrove yp to Porcupine Gorge yesterday but had to return quicker than planned because of bushfires close to our road.(they have closed the road today).
We are going up to Mt Walker this evening to watch the sunset with a chicken and champagne picnic.
Tomorrow we are heading to Paronella Park near Innisfail to stay the night.It is a 1930s mansion built in the jungle and looks amazing.
Then off to the Lava Tubes at Undara and meet up with Chris and Deb again there.
We are going up to Mt Walker this evening to watch the sunset with a chicken and champagne picnic.
Tomorrow we are heading to Paronella Park near Innisfail to stay the night.It is a 1930s mansion built in the jungle and looks amazing.
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| The F J Holden Cafe in Hughenden does good coffee |
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| Dingo proof fence was built in the 1930s |
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| Porcupine Gorge was spectacular but an approaching fire forced us to head back |
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| The gorgeous old pub has closed but the dinosaur still hangs around |
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| Grassfire next to road on way back from Gorge |
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| 35 ft Comet windmill greets you in Hughenden |
Saturday 20 October 2012
Townesville 21/10/12
We spent 3 nights in Townesville at Lake View C.P. just off the main road 5 k from city centre.
We caught up with Carol and Trevor and went to a Thai restaurant in main st,and visited Trevors work the next day on bikes and got seriously lost for a little while.
Went to their place for dinner that night and delivered coffee to house new house site the next morning.
What a great job they are doing.3 stories of modern all steel architecture.
Had lunch with Chris and Deb overlooking beach on the Strand wonderful (thanks Chris and Deb)
Staying in Charters Towers tonight then off to Hughenden tomorrow
Quite hot here so Val and I had a dip in the new pool.
We caught up with Carol and Trevor and went to a Thai restaurant in main st,and visited Trevors work the next day on bikes and got seriously lost for a little while.
Went to their place for dinner that night and delivered coffee to house new house site the next morning.
What a great job they are doing.3 stories of modern all steel architecture.
Had lunch with Chris and Deb overlooking beach on the Strand wonderful (thanks Chris and Deb)
Staying in Charters Towers tonight then off to Hughenden tomorrow
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| The snakes up here are huge |
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| Ah the Strand |
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| Chrome rocks on the Strand |
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| Carol and Trevors house taking shape |
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| Rear view |
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| Trev leaves side door open for airAdd caption |
Wednesday 17 October 2012
Still in Bowen 18/10/12
Caught up with Jane and Graeme yesterday and had lunch at resort by the water.
Heading to Townesville today to catch up with Carol and Trevor who are about to move house.
Weather is divine here and the constant breeze keeps the temperature down a little.
Heading to Townesville today to catch up with Carol and Trevor who are about to move house.
Monday 15 October 2012
Ah Bowen 16/10/12
Well after a night beside a croc infested river just south of Proserpine we drove into Airlie beach for lunch and on to Bowen.
What a lovely place we love it here.We will catch up with Jane and Graham tomorrow.
2 nights here and off to Townesville
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| Yes its often wind but so beautiful |
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| Took Beck for a long walk to shops |
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| They serviced these mighty planes here during WW2 |
Sunday 14 October 2012
Ah Yeppoon
After a final friday night band camp we headed north the next morning,called in to Eumundi to see Sam and Al and the kids were there so a final goodbye and off .
We got to Gin Gin and stayed at a freecamp just north and met some lovely people from Yeppoon.
After a long drive (roadworks a lot of the way ) we arrived in our favorite park opposite beach,took Beck for a walk and dined on Eumundi chops and vegies.
Masterchef
And his lovely assistant
Chook shed taking place
Lifes Good
We got to Gin Gin and stayed at a freecamp just north and met some lovely people from Yeppoon.
After a long drive (roadworks a lot of the way ) we arrived in our favorite park opposite beach,took Beck for a walk and dined on Eumundi chops and vegies.
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