Mcguinnessp1968 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 So looks like bloody corona virus might put paid to this August’s trip to Bali. So instead we are thinking about hiring a motor home and doing a two week road trip. At this point I am thinking Brisbane to cairns/port Douglas So I’m looking for recommendations on places to stop, motor home hire and anything else which anyone wants to throw in Will be flying to Brisbane and back from cairns to tullamarine btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 G'day mate, 2 weeks brizzie to Cairns? My drive would be to ipswich, up the range to Toowoomba, (140 km) to Crow's Nest to Yarraman (120 km). Chuck a leftie to Nanango and on to Goomeri then Ban Ban Springs,(160km)*** There is an area to camp at near the spring. Chuck a right hand down a bit to Biggenden then on to Dallarni. A leftie to the highway ( A1) at Booyal. (90km). Then up the Hwy to Rocky. ***The inland road takes you on to Gayndah (oranges and mandarines), on to Eidsvold and Monto. Near Monto is the Cania Gorge and dam to camp at. (about 200km) Next is Biloela then toDululu. right hand down a bit to Mount Morgan, the biggest gold mine in Australia at one stage The Walter And Eliza Hall Institute Of Medical Research was founded from royalties of that mine.(200km). A good drive down the big hill to Rockhampton (40km). Up the hwy to Mackay (340km). At Waverley Ck there is a rest area about half way to Mackay. Plenty to see and do at the 'Gateway' to the Whitsundays... Sorry, but that's where I get off... Cheers, Bobj. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 G'day mate, 2 weeks brizzie to Cairns? My drive would be to ipswich, up the range to Toowoomba, (140 km) to Crow's Nest to Yarraman (120 km). Chuck a leftie to Nanango and on to Goomeri then Ban Ban Springs,(160km)*** There is an area to camp at near the spring. Chuck a right hand down a bit to Biggenden then on to Dallarni. A leftie to the highway ( A1) at Booyal. (90km). Then up the Hwy to Rocky. ***The inland road takes you on to Gayndah (oranges and mandarines), on to Eidsvold and Monto. Near Monto is the Cania Gorge and dam to camp at. (about 200km) Next is Biloela then toDululu. right hand down a bit to Mount Morgan, the biggest gold mine in Australia at one stage The Walter And Eliza Hall Institute Of Medical Research was founded from royalties of that mine.(200km). A good drive down the big hill to Rockhampton (40km). Up the hwy to Mackay (340km). At Waverley Ck there is a rest area about half way to Mackay. Plenty to see and do at the 'Gateway' to the Whitsundays... Sorry, but that's where I get off...[emoji1824] Cheers, Bobj.Thanks bobLots to research in there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 We are retired so only have ourselves to please, not sure if you will have children with you, it’s a lot of driving. We drove the trip in reverse. We put our car on the train from Brisbane to Cairns and spent 3 weeks driving back, but did stay on Heron island for a few days, and caught up with family in Yeppoon. Before our drive back we stayed in Trinity Beach and drove up to Port Douglas, and the the Daintree National Park. We went on the Daintree crocodile cruise, and the Daintree discovery centre aerial walkway. We went to Kuranda for the day, our advice is to go up by train and back by the cableway. Next we stayed in the Atherton Tablelands and managed to see platypus in Peterson creek in Yungabarra.They are tiny. Then Mamu Tropical Walkway, it’s a really good one. Paronella Park is well worth a visit, google it. Eungella National Park, near Rockhampton? was another place we saw platypus, supposed to be the best place to see them Then we Went to Heron island. After that drove to Bundaberg to see Bert Winklers house, a complete English house moved to the Botanical gardens, Hinkles Hall of Aviation. stopped in Childers to see the Backpackers Memorial to the backpackers lost in the fire. We probably stopped in other places, I think Mission Beach, but we tend to stop anywhere we find interesting. Plenty of attractions on the Sunshine Coast, but near enough to Brisbane to visit any time. Have a wonderful trip. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Just to say, Eungella Nat Park is pronounced as youngla and is 80 km west of Mackay, not Rocky. And, Paronella Park really is worth a visit. Cheers, Bobj. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Loved Eungella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Bobj said: Just to say, Eungella Nat Park is pronounced as youngla and is 80 km west of Mackay, not Rocky. And, Paronella Park really is worth a visit. Cheers, Bobj. Thanks, that’s why I put a ? Couldn’t remember, meant to google and correct but forgot!! That sums me up full of good intentions! We did really enjoy it there, loved seeing the platypus. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcguinnessp1968 Posted March 7, 2020 Author Share Posted March 7, 2020 Thanks everyone for your comments and ideasWill be just the two of us, no kidsWhat’s the situation in Queensland with regards to stopping out with a recognised site? Is it frowned upon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 We did almost the same trip as Ramot- magic. We went on a crocodile safari in Proserpine, that was great ( I know, but I am fascinated by them!) We meandered around a bit- we liked Agnes Water and 1770 (funny name for a place). We also went to Yeppoon because we liked the sound of it and we were not disappointed because there are not too many crowds there and of course we went to Emu plains nearby to see the singing ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Photos from our latest trip. We drove from Sydney to Jervis Bay, to Jindabyne. The autumn colours were glorious, we don’t get those colours in Qld. First 3 photos Jervis Bay, next 2 sunset, sunrise Jindabyne lake. not much snow on Mount Thredbo!!! We had great weather last and were only wearing T-shirts on the top of Threbo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, ramot said: Photos from our latest trip. We drove from Sydney to Jervis Bay, to Jindabyne. The autumn colours were glorious, we don’t get those colours in Qld. First 3 photos Jervis Bay, next 2 sunset, sunrise Jindabyne lake. not much snow on Mount Thredbo!!! We had great weather last and were only wearing T-shirts on the top of Threbo. Misty start on Jindabyne lake, a bit more snow and view from the ski lift Mt Thredbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Glorious photos @ramot Looks like you had fantastic weather too. My husband fancies doing a bit of trout fishing so we plan on going to the Great Lake area in the Central Highlands for a couple of days. Whilst he's fishing, I'll stay in front of the fire in the lodge with a good book. Plenty of places to go walking too. It will be cold there but hopefully not wet This is the lodge where we will be staying and also the fire. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Toots said: Glorious photos @ramot Looks like you had fantastic weather too. My husband fancies doing a bit of trout fishing so we plan on going to the Great Lake area in the Central Highlands for a couple of days. Whilst he's fishing, I'll stay in front of the fire in the lodge with a good book. Plenty of places to go walking too. It will be cold there but hopefully not wet This is the lodge where we will be staying and also the fire. The program The Backroads featured the Tasmanian Central Highlands, it looks lovely. the presenter, Lisa Miller didn’t manage to catch anything. Edited May 4, 2021 by ramot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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