We’ve wanted to see the Lawn Hill Gorge in the Boodjamulla National Park situated in the remote north-west highlands of Queensland for many years. Leaving Boulia, going via Mt Isa and after driving 3,000 km from Brisbane we arrived.
Gregory to Longreach
Gregory to Cloncurry then Julia Creek and Kynuna, McKinlay and Winton working our way around the closed, flooded roads.
Longreach to Blackdown Tableland
From Longreah to the Blackdown Tableland National Park with overnights in Jericho and Emerald, we stopped at all the small towns on the way.
Blackdown Tableland NP
In the Blackdown Tableland NP there are 4 walks ranging from 2 to 4 kilometres, short but interesting and each with it’s own character. With two nights in the National Park we were able to walk all four.
Blackdown Tableland to Brisbane
From the Blackdown Tableland to Brisbane stopping in Banana, Eidsvold, Wondai and Linville and pulling into all the small towns on the way.
Solitary Islands Coastal Walk (March 2022)
The Solitary Islands Coastal Walk runs 60 km from Red Rock to Sawtell, mostly along the beach. It’s best walked at low tide and from north to south so the sun is behind.
Chinchilla Campdraft (October 2021)
Campdrafting is a sport that evolved from Australian stockmen who moved mobs of cattle as well as ‘cut out’ selected animals as needed for branding, relocating, etc.
Alice Springs (July 2021)
Alice Springs was never in the plan but COVID restrictions in WA meant we needed to come and we are so glad we did. We got to see arid zone plants and animals, the rugged Macdonnell Ranges, the historic Hermannsburg Mission and the ancient palms and cycads of Palm Valley.
Darwin (July 2021)
We needed to be in Darwin for a few days to be able to enter Western Australia. When Brisbane has sub 10°C temperatures, hot and dry Darwin’s not a bad place to laze around. The food is pretty good too.
Kakadu (August 2021)
We took a 4 day Intrepid “Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield Adventure” tour from Darwin. With our experienced, knowledgeable and passionate guide Paul leading the way we really enjoyed experiencing the waterfalls, waterholes, wildlife, gorges and rock art.