Just outside of Mt Isa is a lovely place called Moondarra... the reason it is always good to take the detour. So pretty, even if a little algae bloomy... just look beyond that part and remember and be grateful you're not in Mt Isa anymore. There were a few massive spiders, but we kept clear... Continue Reading →
Mt Isa has a funny smell about it.
I've always wanted to drive, see a sign and take the turn, but generally you're on your way somewhere to be there by a certain time and think that you'll "do it next time". I'm so glad that Deb is the type of person who when I say "Shall we have look?" she says "Absolutely!"... Continue Reading →
Day 1 of the drive west... we arrived in Charters Towers, the first main town on the 'Overlander's Way'. Famous for its part in the gold rush in the late 19th century and that time was the second-largest city in Queensland. They called themselves "The World" because residents boasted it had everything anyone could ever... Continue Reading →
I was heading back to Townsville to pick up my mate, Deb who was flying in from Geraldton, WA to join me for the leg across the top to Darwin. The catch cry on our last adventure, when trying on a new hat or sporting a different outfit, was "too jazzy?" and the reply would... Continue Reading →
When you purchase a ticket to Paronella Park it includes a nights stay in your van/caravan to use in the next 12 months. I was heading back down this way and thought it was the perfect place to stay and then I could also experience the night light show where they light up the waterfall.... Continue Reading →
This whole section of this lap has been all about chasing waterfalls. I love them and can't quite get enough of them, unless you are chasing them in the pouring rain on your own.... then you might let a few slide. I have to say I'm missing my buddies now that we've gone our separate... Continue Reading →
Herberton Historical Village is amazing! I love all things historical and old and so do my lovely friends Shell & Greg, so be prepared to step back in time.....this post is mainly for them, but you're all welcome to enjoy. From the Historical Herberton Village website: Back in the 1950s, many relics were being sold... Continue Reading →
We hummed and hawed about whether to go to Cooktown or not, but then some friends Tam & Matt had meet in Airlie Beach said they were there and there was a festival going on over the weekend to celebrate Captain Cook - he landed in June 1770, so there was all sorts of festivities... Continue Reading →
Up the road from Cairns is Palm Cove. A lovely spot on the beach with some pubs, cafes and fancy shops. We stopped off for a drink and a wander around on our way up to Port Douglas. Finding a spot for these good looking vehicles was not easy. Then onto PD. It was a... Continue Reading →
This was going to be a busy stop! Why? I hear you ask... because it was my birthday and a lot of celebrating had to happen. We pulled into the Big 4 in Cairns and that night we were met by our friend Richard - you all know the lovely Felicity, well Richard is her... Continue Reading →
Before we head to Cairns - let me tell you about Tully. We had planned to go to Tully to see the Golden Gumboot, but the rest of the day was purely by accident. Tully is a little town inland from Mission Beach and famous for being the wettest town in Australia. It is also... Continue Reading →
One of the wants on this leg of the half lap was to visit islands. I've only done 2 so far (T.M.A have done a heap more), and I am hopeful of more to come. Today's adventure was a day trip to Dunk Island. We got the ferry over from Clump Point in Mission Beach... Continue Reading →
I'd never heard of Paronella Park before, but this is what travel is all about. Jose Paronella was a Spaniard with a dream. He left is fiancé in Spain while he came to Australia to make his fortune. 11 years later he returned to collect his wife, who not having heard from him in all... Continue Reading →
Heading up to the Cassowary Coast - to Mission Beach (🎵far away in time). That's Dunk Island in the background - I feel like I've won a holiday weekend on Perfect Match... Greg Evens and Dexter have chosen a person to go on the holiday with me based on our compatibility score and the answers... Continue Reading →
After Maggie, we headed back to Townsville for a few more days. While we waited for Starlink replacements to arrive and finish last minute jobs, we swam in the pool and enjoyed Tam's amazing platter work.... and I got to catch up with my gorgeous cousin (1 x removed) - Elena. This lovely lady has... Continue Reading →
I made it! Huzzah! So Tam, Matt & Alara (I will refer to this family unit as M.A.T from now on) have been staying with one of Matt's sister's Aunty M and Uncle Scott who recently moved to T'Ville and have a backyard that appears as though it was specifically designed to have caravans and... Continue Reading →
The next leg was going to be a lot of driving and as I'm writing this on the anniversary of my Dad's passing I realise that I'm channeling him. He loved to drive. He once drove all the way to Melbourne from Geraldton, arrived and played some pool with his grandsons, then got up the... Continue Reading →
After a teary airport drop off, I waved Felicity off and made my way over to my friend Jodie's house... I've know Jodie since back in the hospo days as well... Blog followers will remember Jode and her husband, Andre living in Shanghai and Singapore where they were living the life and I was visiting... Continue Reading →
Our last stop before Fliss has to fly home. I'm not crying, you are. We've had such a terrific 2 weeks together. The perfect house guest for Fern's maiden journey and I know in my heart that after she's gone home, I'll probably have scurvy before I get to Townsville. The whole way up the... Continue Reading →