Category Archives: 2007

Travels in Qld in 2007

Carisbrooke Station, Cloncurry, Gregory River, Lawn Hill, Kingfisher Camping Ground.

Posted on 19 August 2007 by Russ

14th August, 2007 Over the last ten days we have travelled to Carisbrooke Station, Cloncurry, GregoryRiver, Lawn Hill and we have arrived at Kingfisher Camping Ground. The road from Emerald was boring, but from Long Reach to Carisbrooke Station parts … Continue reading →

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Longreach

Posted on 4 August 2007 by Russ

4th August, 2007 We have again got internet access so we can update our journal. From Cania Gorge we travelled to Emerald in the central Queensland gemfields, a journey through undulating country with interesting changes in vegetation. Much better than … Continue reading →

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Cania Gorge NP

Posted on 4 August 2007 by Russ

31st July, 2007 We have finally arrived at Cania Gorge right next to the National Park, after leaving the beautiful sunsets of Eurimbula NP. The ‘finally’ refers to our ‘short cut’, which took us over the steepest mountain we’ve every … Continue reading →

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Last Day at Eurimbula NP

Posted on 29 July 2007 by Russ

Last nights roast lamb was delicious and carefully attended to by Russ.\ We work to some clouds and did not have any specific plans, but what a day it was! Nearby anglers gave us some yabbies for bait, so out … Continue reading →

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Bustard Beach, Eurimbula NP

Posted on 28 July 2007 by Russ

After discovering Middle Creek and Bustard Beach Eurimbula NP (pronounced the same as Merimbula, without the M), we packed up and moved to Bustard Beach. The narrow, sandy road reminded us of Frazer Island and our camp site is in … Continue reading →

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Three Relaxing Days at 1770

Posted on 26 July 2007 by Russ

Thursday 26 July 2007 We have enjoyed this idyllic spot and we are really feeling in ‘holiday mode’ now. The weather is mild, often with a cool onshore breeze and I have been looking forward to a swim, but the … Continue reading →

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The Town of 1770

Posted on 25 July 2007 by Russ

24/07/07 We haven’t gone back in time, but have arrived at ‘The Town of 1770’. We were greeted by rain, yet again, but 21 degrees, so who’s compaining? Travelled 395 kms from Maroochydore through Maryborough, Childers (where we lunched), Bundaberg, … Continue reading →

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Maroochydore Merry Making

Posted on 23 July 2007 by Russ

We have had a fantastic time here, hosted by Trish and Dave, to celebrate Trish’s birthday. What a birthday. Dinner Friday night, party Saturday, indoor picnic Sunday and breakfast Monday! Accompanied by Trish and Dave’s friends from NZ, the family … Continue reading →

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