Monthly Archives: July 2015

Taroom is cold then again Southern QLD all sounds cold. We visit the Liechhardt tree in Taroom and the Glebe Weir. We stop to look at the boggamosses. http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=67458. These are unique and important mound springs, home for some rare … Continue reading →

Today we hoped to reach the Bunya Mountsins. We leave our HF VKS 737 friends and make a quick stop at the lookout just down the track. It’s stunning, escarpment country overlooking a broad timbered plain. The day was an … Continue reading →

We opt for a long drive today but an adventurous one.  First stop is the old mining town of Ravenswood. This is a town full of interesting history and grand old buildings. We have coffee at the Ravenswood Railway Hotel … Continue reading →

Misty rain wakes us at dawn so we quickly pack up and cross the Herbert River, which has dropped enough not to be a worry. A cuppa and breakfast on the other side and we move on. We find an … Continue reading →

Alas we are heading South. We stop at Ravenshoe for coffee and scones. Another stop at Innot Hot Springs then Herbert River, this time not stopped by stomach but flooding. A camp on the river overnight with fellow travellers was … Continue reading →

We travel from Porcupine Gorge to Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe then finally Koombooloomba Dam. Koombooloomba is nestled in rainforest and tall woodlands. There are only 2 other groups camped. It’s cool and misty at times. A stark difference in weather to … Continue reading →

We drive from Lawn Hill to Mt Isa where we spend a great time with family eating and visiting some of the many sights to see. On the way we visit the world heritage listed Riversleigh fossil site. Crossing the … Continue reading →