Paronella Park began with a dream. José Paronella’s dream was to build a castle, and he did it. On five acres of lush rainforest beside the Mena Creek Falls he created a romantic castle and gardens with a love tunnel … Continue reading Paronella Park in Pictures
There are two rest areas on the Atherton Tablelands with flush toilets, picnic tables, and BBQs. They are Winfield Rest Area and Rocky Creek. Winfield Rest Area (Update: June 2018 – no overnight parking) Sadly, this is no longer allowing … Continue reading Almost Free Camping: Atherton Tablelands, Queensland
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
Ellinjaa Falls is on the compact 17 km Waterfall Circuit that includes Millaa Millaa Waterfall and Zillie Falls located on the Atherton Tablelands south east of Cairns, Australia. It makes up part of the larger 197 km Misty Mountains Loop that encompasses the entire Wooroonooran … Continue reading Ellinjaa Falls in Pictures
A perfect veil of water drops into a swimming lagoon fringed with ancient rainforest and tree ferns. Electric blue butterflies tumble through sun beams. It looks too good to be real. That’s why Millaa Millaa Waterfall is the most photographed waterfall in … Continue reading Millaa Millaa Falls and Lookout in Pictures
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
Within walking distance of the Henrietta Creek Campground are three spectacular waterfalls. Nandroya Falls The wide cascade and tall drop of the double tiered Nandroya Falls is reached by a moderate 6km circuit trail that leaves from the Henrietta Creek campground. … Continue reading Nandroya Falls, Wallicher Falls and Tchupala Falls: Wooroonooran National Park
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
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
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