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My two favourite places to be are the beach and the rainforest – Fraser Island has both, so I am in heaven. Our first couple of days on the island were spent travelling the Southern Lakes Roads – Lake MacKenzie is everything you expect it to be, and just as stunning in real life asContinue reading “I am in Heaven”

Time to hit the road and stay on it for a while! Sometimes you just have to suck it up and spend a couple of long days on the highway in order to reach a great destination, and Fraser Island is one of those great destinations! We had our first taste of Fraser back inContinue reading “Worlds biggest sand island here we come”

Just mention the outback and most people envision dusty roads and long hot summers. If you really want to see outback Queensland come to life, head on over to our Instagram page and take a look at just how colourful the outback can be. It is spectacular if you visit at the right time! WeContinue reading “The colours of the outback”

Fresh out of a 3 day Covid enforced lock down and we were itching to hit the road. It was originally planned to be 4 days away out west, but hey – lockdown was lifted at 6pm Friday night and we were pretty happy with that! I first heard about this place some 3-4 yearsContinue reading “Kooroorinya”

On the 1st May the Club decided to head back to Cathu Forest for a few days with plans to further explore the tracks in and around the area. Once again we based ourselves at the Juxut campground beside Pandanus Creek https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/cathu/camping It was a lot cooler at this time of year so no oneContinue reading “Back to Cathu to find the hidden waterfall”

Visiting children and grandchildren have kept us parked at home for a little while so being able to get to Princess Hills was great – we love this place and usually book the first campsite on the road in when we can get out there with the 4wd club. https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/girringun-princess-hills/camping I was handed the jobContinue reading “Easter at Princess Hills”

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 allContinue reading “Platypus Bend”

On the 2nd October 2020 we took an extended long weekend trip to Cathu State Forest. Leaving Townsville before lunch on Friday and arriving at Cathu mid afternoon. We camped in the First campsite on the right opposite the information/entry sign. This site is beautifully sheltered with green grass and is also close to theContinue reading “Cathu State Forest”

Jervoise Station is out near Greenvale On the 18th,19,20th September 2020 we were keen to take an extended weekend trip out to Jervoise Station near Greenvale Jervoise Camping&Adventure | Facebook The hosts of this station stay are wonderful down to earth people who are keen to share the best parts of their property with you,Continue reading “Jervoise Station”

23rd and 24th August 2020- weekend at Charters Towers. We have been active members of the Townsville and District 4WD Club for over 10 years. During this time we have been to some fantastic camping spots and made some life long friendships. The best way to keep up to date with club activities is toContinue reading “Charters Towers 4WD weekend”