Sometimes you just need some relief from the heat – our 20/21 wet season was a good one – but it stayed hot way too long this year! being able to pick somewhere nice and cool to escape for a few days in February sounded like a good idea and this little gem ticked all the boxes, you will find it on Hip Camp and the host Susan is keen to share her little piece of paradise, which is located on the Tully Falls Rd near Ravenshoe.
Platypus Bend is a secluded little spot, the campsite is right on the creek with plenty of shade. It has it’s very own picturesque little swimming hole where log seats have been carved and placed facing the water so that you can sit and just watch nature in all it’s glory, we didn’t see any of the Platypus that frequent the area on our visit, but took full advantage of having the area to ourselves with long walks along the creek and plenty of chilling by the fire. Yes fire! and we needed the doona as well. This region is the perfect escape from the heat at this time of year.
We called in and went for a stroll down the main street of Milla Milla on the way home just to remind us how pretty this little town is, the locals are very proud of their little town and the main street is a credit to those that lovingly look after it with flowers, murals and mosaic work that give it so much character – definitely worth a visit if your heading to the tablelands.
Billy Tea & Backroads 