The Atherton Tablelands is a great place to base yourself for at least a night because there is so much to do here. There is a map of the highlights at the end of the blog. These are eight campgrounds I … Continue reading Camping on the Atherton Tablelands: 9 Great Options
The campgrounds around Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands are run by the Queensland Government. Here are the pros and cons. CONS The lake is man-made and the forests have been planted so the area does not have the richness of diversity … Continue reading Budget Camping Atherton Tablelands: Danbulla, Lake Tinaroo
The Atherton Tablelands is so jam-packed full of things to see and do that you should consider staying for a night or two so you can fit it all in. There are plenty of beautiful campervan-friendly places to stay. The following … Continue reading Best Camping Atherton Tablelands: Lake Eachem, Malanda
Lake Barrine is part of the Crater Lakes National Park along with Lake Eachem. Both lakes were formed when molten lava came in contact with groundwater. Steam built up and exploded leaving craters in the earth which filled with water. All photographers … Continue reading 7 Reasons to visit Lake Barrine
Zillie Falls is a short walk from the road to an overhanging lookout that gives you a view from the top of the Falls. A narrow path takes you the the base of the falls. All photographers have been credited with … Continue reading Zillie Falls in Pictures
Mungalli Creek Dairy is more than organic, it’s biodynamic. That means, not only do they use natural alternatives to chemical fertilizers, pesticides, etc but their sustainable philosophy is all-encompassing. 60% of the land is given over to dairy cows while the other 40% has … Continue reading Mungalli Falls and Mungalli Creek Dairy
Wooroonoran National Park is a sprawling 800 square kilometre (309 square mile) patch of paradise to the south of Cairns in North Queensland, Australia. It is a stunning place encompassing rivers, waterfalls, swimming holes, walking tacks, camping, a romantic couples retreat, mountain bike trails, … Continue reading 11 Reasons to Visit Wooroonooran National Park
Picturesque swimming holes, rivers to kayak, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, summit trails, waterfalls, lush rainforest and wildlife – Wooroonooran National Park has it all. At the northern end of Wooroonooran National Park there are two riverside campgrounds – Goldsborough Valley ($6 … Continue reading Camping in Wooroonooran National Park
Malanda Falls is an easy roadside stop if you are touring the Atherton Tablelands. The water, while not as crystal clear as some on the swimming hole loop, is refreshing, the waterfall is picturesque, and there are good amenities to make it … Continue reading Malanda Falls Swimming Hole near Cairns
Lake Eachem is a crater lake formed 12,000 years ago when magma exploded from the earth sort of like a squeezed pimple, leaving behind a pock mark. This pock mark filled with water. A diversity of plants sprung up around … Continue reading The Mystery of Lake Eachem
There are many great places to swim in the Mulgrave River that flows through Goldsborough Valley – the Ross and Locke Park, the Goldsborough Camping and Picnic site, and the causeway further upstream. All photographers have been credited with their Instagram … Continue reading Goldsborough Valley Swimming Holes near Cairns
Babinda is a pretty sugar cane town less than an hour’s south of Cairns set in picturesque countryside amid rainforests, crystal clear rivers, and of course, verdant fields of sugar cane. There are two beautiful campsites here, both are suitable for … Continue reading Free Camping at Babinda Boulders near Cairns
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