August
26 2014
August
25 2014
Croydon’s golden history
One of the highlights of the long, long Savannah Way is the opportunity you have to journey through history. Milestones and moments in time can creep up on you, and the chance to stop at unassuming towns to stretch your legs can suddenly open up a goldmine. Croydon is a legendary town, a Savannah Way shining star! Continue Reading →
August
24 2014
A blast from the past – Undara Lava Tubes
It’s another fine, sunny day. Just one of the many 300 fine, sunny days a year which are enjoyed by Undara Volcanic National Park, 362 metres above sea level. Continue Reading →
August
23 2014
From Atherton Tablelands to the Savannah Way
Hightailing it out of Cairns we head for the hills … the highlands above Cairns known as the Atherton Tablelands, a lush, green, fertile plateau 600 – 1000 metres above sea level. Continue Reading →
August
22 2014
Taking the Squids to the Great Barrier Reef
2.2million…that’s the number of eager snorkelers and divers estimated who annually explore the largest reef system in the world (according to 2007 Tourism Research Australia). Today they can add 4 more water-based adventurers to the tally as we take on the Great Barrier Reef. Continue Reading →
August
20 2014
From Cooktown to Cairns
Not too much to write home about today! We’re hitting the road again, staying on the bitumen and take Mulligans Highway which is mercifully sealed all the way. Continue Reading →
August
19 2014
Stories that just need telling – Cape York Peninsula
Today we’re up for a ‘day trip’ – from Cooktown to Laura – a mere 300km round trip for the day! (Amazing how one adjusts to the drive time the more remote you get!) Continue Reading →
August
18 2014
Captain Cook chased a chook all the way to Cooktown
Cooktown is a hybrid of frontier living, and pilgrimage destination for travellers connecting the Australian history dots. It’s also the launching pad for many heading off yonder towards Cape York, ”Ya going to the tip?” being the constant question to travellers. Sadly for us this is about as far up as we’ll go, as we ponder what brought James Cook this far himself?
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August
16 2014
Those silly buggers on the Bloomfield Track
The sign says it all. “The Bloomfield track is for experienced 4WD drivers only”. OK then off we go. Ladies and Gentle-drivers, start your engines, and strap yourself in! Continue Reading →
August
12 2014