Saturday, 18 June 2016

Back in.........


Just called in to catch up with friends in Karumba on our journey along the Savannah Way.
We hand fed the barra at the Barramundi Discovery Centre.  This is "Pinkie" and she is a big girl over 1.3 metres long!!
The Einasleigh Hotel was a welcome spot for a cold beer after.......

......a stroll along the edge of the Copperfield Gorge.

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Caving in Chillagoe.........

Tac is standing up close to the "Balancing Rock" let's hope it doesn't fall

You would not believe that inside this black rock is .......
....... this amazing limestone cave.  
We took a guided tour with a park ranger and saw some really interesting formations like these "shark teeth".

Here I am inside a small cove within the cave.  The tour wasn't for the faint hearted as it was quite claustrophobic inside the many different levels and tunnels within the cave.

Chillagoe is also known for its mining from years gone by and this is the remains of an old copper smelter.

The Chillagoe Creek is a beautiful spot to cool off.  There are no crocs in here!!!!

Sunday, 5 June 2016

Waterfalls of the Tablelands.......

We have spent the week catching redclaw and exploring the tablelands.




Millaa Millaa falls.....

Malanda Falls and......

Dinner Falls are all different but equally beautiful.  We were also lucky enough to see a few platypus and a tree kangaroo as well!!!

Even the statues in Queensland drink 4xxxx!!!!


Saturday, 28 May 2016

Another visit to Lake Tinaroo........

The reflection on the water at Lake Tinaroo is quite spectacular.

We were treated to a jaw dropping show at the Yungaburra Market on Saturday.  Imagine being able to balance your partner on your head whilst both juggling fire sticks!!!

Sunday, 22 May 2016

Back from the Cape........

This is the famous Fruit Bat Falls we were lucky enough to be the only people there!
Cockatoo Creek on the Tele Track was a bit boggy going in and out.

Sections of the Tele Track were literally non existent!

Tac is standing in Gunshot Creek where people leave memorabilia.  There are a lot of car parts hanging up that have been damaged by doing this extremely steep creek crossing.

My first Saratoga caught on a gold bomber lure in the Wenlock River at Moreton Telegraph Station.
The Ranger definitely needs a good wash after s truly amazing journey up to the tip!

Sunday, 8 May 2016

Loyalty Beach and the barracuda!

This is our camp site at Loyalty Beach.  I think we have found paradise!

Sitting around the campfire watching the sunset over Loyalty Beach.

Tac lands this snappy barracuda off the Seisia Jetty and.....

....gives it to this local lady who was very happy to make it her dinner.  Let's hope it didn't sit in the sun for too long!!!

More from the tip........

Tac caught this trevally and an estuary cod.......

.......in this beautiful spot right at the very tip.

We travelled even further north to Thursday Island on the ferry.

It's a quant little island with friendly locals and magnificent surrounding blue waters!

The tour would not have been complete without a beer at the northern most pub in Australia!!