This post is all about the items we packed and or have used, that have been lifesavers at times, and must needs in our eyes for this trip we are undertaking. These items and this list is not only for our records and memory, but it is also a list for anyone interested in knowing … Continue reading The things we really could not live without whilst driving around Australia
Since our last blog we travelled ‘quite a distance’ from Mackay to Hervey Bay. On the way we had intended on stopping into the towns of 1770 and Bundaberg, however in the end we calculated that we did not have enough time and preferred not to rush through them. In the end we decided to … Continue reading When your day is blown away by whales in Hervey Bay!
After an absolutely amazing time on Hamilton Island, out in the Whitsundays and exploring the Great Barrier Reef, we returned to mainland Australia. With the Island still fresh in our minds, we thought we would stay in a resort at our next location, which was to be Halliday Beach. We arrived late at night, it … Continue reading Resort living and kangaroos on the beach
The story you have all been waiting for! Or the story we have been waiting to tell… Either way this is by far one of the most amazing highlights of our trip! It is on par with our visit to Karijini National Park and our drive on the Gibb River Road. We are sure there … Continue reading #reefsleep
Today was meant to be the day that we got to explore some of the Great Barrier Reef. Unfortunately due to the weather, an hour before our full day tour was supposed to depart, we received a call. The lady on the other line said she was very sorry but the tour was cancelled due … Continue reading Some bad weather, and a broken down buggy…but there is a happy ending!
Anyone ever been to Hamilton Island or the Whitsundays before? For all of us, this was our first trip out there! We had no real idea what to expect but my goodness we could not contain our excitement! This was definitely an anticipated part of our trip overall and with Chris and Annette. You just … Continue reading Whitsundays time! First stop Hamilton Island.
All throughout Australia there are caravan parks owned by the franchise company Big4. They are normally higher end camp grounds, and in great locations, of course costing a little more than your average and or pleb town caravan park. However they normally do not differ much, especially if you are on a tented and non-powered … Continue reading The beach camping trifecta!
Cairns has been wonderful and everything surrounding it was wonderful to see, but we again were excited by the next destination. We headed slightly north of Cairns and then drove west up into the Atherton Tablelands. Our first stop on our journey into the Tablelands was a coffee/chocolate farm. It makes sense right? We opted … Continue reading Exploring Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands
Next destination: Fitzroy Island! In our last post we explored the Daintree Rainforest and visited Cape Tribulation. Now we were to explore the other iconic area near Cairns. To prepare ourselves for a nice cruise on the boat out to the island, we brought some sushi from Woolworths. It has become a regular thing for … Continue reading Our time on Fitzroy Island…#phonemeetsdrone
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