Blatherarm Campground, Torrington State Conservation Area, NSW.
Blatherarm CampgroundI have lost count of the number of national park managed campgrounds we have camped in over the years and although they vary quite a bit we have always found something to like...
View ArticleMystery Face Walk and Thunderbolt's Lookout, Torrington State Conservation...
Mystery FaceMystery Face Walking Track and Thunderbolt's Lookout were the highlight of our trip to Torrington State Conservation Area.Mystery Face Walking Track: Grade 3, 2.6 km loop.Take the signed...
View ArticleThe Rockface Walk and the Little Bald Rock Walk, Bald Rock National Park, NSW.
The Rockface Walk:The Rockface WalkWhen we were here a few weeks ago we decided not to climb Bald Rock via The Rockface Walk due to wet conditions. We came back for a short stay in the campground and...
View ArticleCunningham Highway, Main Range National Park, QLD.
Picnic area on the Cunningham Highway.We often stop at rest area on the western end of Cunningham's Gap. We haven't been able to find out the name of this rest area so we refer to it as Bellbird Park....
View ArticleKondalilla Falls, Kondalilla National Park, QLD.
As there had been some heavy rain in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland we decided to go to Kondalilla National Park to see Kondalilla Falls. Kondalilla Picnic Area:The walks start from the picnic area...
View ArticleMapleton Falls National Park, QLD.
Mapleton FallsAdjacent to the car park, there is a large lookout platform that is wheelchair accessible. The lookout has great views over Obi Obi Valley. However, the view of Mapleton Falls is...
View ArticleBanksia Walking Track, Burrum Coast National Park, Woodgate, QLD.
Banksia Walking Track, Burrum Coast National ParkThe small seaside town of Woodgate is on the way to Burrum Point Campground in Burrum Coast National Park. The Banksia Walking Track is behind the...
View ArticleBurrum Point Camping Area, Burrum Coast National Park, QLD.
Beach in front of Burrum Point Camping AreaBurrum Point Camping Area is only a short drive from Woodgate. The road in is sandy and has some narrow sections. The sandy drive in to Burrum Point Camping...
View ArticleMelaleuca Circuit Walk, Burrum Coast National Park, Woodgate,QLD.
Melaleuca CircuitWe accessed the Class 2, 8.8 km Melaleuca Circuit walk from Burrum Point Camping Area. If you are not staying in the campground and don't have a 4WD, it is easier to access the walk...
View ArticleSmalleys Beach Camping Area, Cape Hillsborough National Park, QLD.
View in front of our campsite of Cape Hillsborough National Park.Smalleys Beach Camping Area is a very popular campground right next to the beach. Some of the sites have views of the beach and other...
View ArticleWedge Island and Andrews Point Walking Track, Cape Hillsborough National...
Cape Hillsborough Beach at low tide and Wedge Island.We had heard that you can walk out to Wedge Island from Cape Hillsborough Beach at low tide so we checked before we arrived to see when the low...
View ArticleBeachcomber Cove Walk and the Diversity Boardwalk, Cape Hillsborough National...
Division Rocks between Cape Hillsborough Beach and Beachcomber Cove.Beachcomber Cove Track: Moderate Grade. 2.2 km return.The Beachcomber Cove Track has been under repair for some time. We were hoping...
View ArticleWalks and Wildlife at Broken River, Eungella National Park, QLD.
Platypus in a deep section of Broken River.Broken River Bush Camp is conveniently placed on the banks of Broken River. As we crossed the bridge to the River Walk we had excellent views of a platypus....
View ArticleBroken River Bush Camp and Fern Flat Camping Area, Eungella National Park, QLD.
As there is no phone reception at either of the two campgrounds in the Broken River section of Eungella National Park we booked before arriving. We found it difficult to decide which campground to...
View ArticleFinch Hatton Gorge, Eungella National Park, QLD.
Araluen CascadesI have always thought of Finch Hatton Gorge as being a significant national park area and a major tourist attraction. In fact, the national parks website states that 100,000 people a...
View ArticleCania Gorge Tourist Retreat, Cania Gorge, Monto, QLD.
Cania Gorge Tourist Retreat adjoins Cania Gorge National Park and is an excellent base to explore the many walks on offer. We have stayed here three times and have always found the service to be...
View ArticleCania Gorge National Park, Monto QLD.
When on a roadtrip north of the Sunshine Coast, we often drive one way along the A1 Bruce Highway and the other way via the A3 Burnett Highway. The A3 is a little longer but it is good country driving...
View ArticleLake Cania and Shamrock Mine, Cania Gorge National Park, near Monto, QLD.
Lake CaniaCania Road continues north, past the main picnic area in Cania Gorge National Park, to Lake Cania. The lake is stocked with Australian bass, golden perch, silver perch and saratoga. There are...
View ArticleWinter Camping in Charlie Moreland Camping Area, Imbil State Forest,...
Charlie Moreland Camping AreaWe've lost count of how many times we have camped at Charlie Moreland Camping Area. We keep going back because it is a relaxing campground with plenty of wildlife. We avoid...
View ArticleNoosa Spit Recreation Reserve, Noosa Heads, QLD.
Noosa Marine Rescue Tower at Noosa Spit.Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve, also known as Noosa Woods, is at the western end of the famous shopping precinct in Hastings Street, Noosa Heads. There are...
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