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Cape York to Cairns via Cargo Ship
We took a huge leap of faith during our past adventure to Cape York Peninsula when we loaded both our 4WD vehicle and Jayco camper trailer aboard a cargo ship for the trip from Seisia near ‘The Tip’, south to Cairns in Queensland. This added another adventurous component to our Cape York trip that’s for sure! It was a little heart stopping watching our vehicles swaying in the breeze as they made their way down…
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TradeCoast Central Heritage Park, Brisbane Qld
Located at the site of the old Brisbane Airport in the suburb of Eagle Farm, this centre and surrounds provides a fascinating glimpse into Brisbane’s convict past. This heritage listed site was the location of the Women’s Prison and Factory, where in 1836 there were 40 women imprisoned here. By 1839 the remaining prisoners were sent to Sydney when the penal settlement here was disbanded. Today, there are outdoor displays, an interpretive centre, as…
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St Helena Island, Brisbane Qld
This little island situated in Moreton Bay was the site of Queensland’s first penal settlement. In 1967 it became a high security prison for long-term inmates until the 1920s when it then became a prison farm until it’s closure in 1932. The ruins here provide a fascinating glimpse into history and include warder accommodation, a sugar mill, lime kiln and stone causeway. A guided day tour to the island will give you detailed insight to…
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Our Jayco Hawk’s 12 Changes for the Better
Are you keen for some easy mods for your camper trailer? The list below shows the modifications we have undertaken on our own Jayco Hawk Outback camper trailer. These new additions and upgrades have worked well for us, making life on the road easier and more enjoyable. Here’s our list: Non-slip on Stairs Under Bed Insulation LED Lights Tap Pump Inverter and Outlets Direct 12V Power to Fridge from 4WD + Fridge Thermometer Fiamma Awning…
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Clairview, Tropical Queensland Coast
The quaint little township of Clairview is located right on the Queensland coastline, about 120km south of Mackay. The park on the northern edge of town, with beach frontage, is a fantastic spot to stop for lunch and recharge before tackling the Bruce Highway again. The waters around Clairview provide a protected sanctuary for Dugongs, an endangered herbivorous sea mammal. Fun Fact: Clairview boasts the only ocean view from the Bruce Highway, between Bowen to…
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Injune, Queensland
Injune is well situated at the base of the Carnarvon Ranges, and brimming with friendly locals – it is a small town that punches above its weight. Injune is a fantastic re-provisioning point if you are travelling north toward Carnarvon Gorge. We recommend you stay a night and don’t just drive on through. It is a fantastic town and the locals are very friendly. You will find the following in town: a small, but well-stocked…
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Gunnewin Soldier Settlement Memorial and Old Rail Siding, Maranoa Region, Qld
Now a rural locality found 16 kilometres south of Injune, Gunnewin was once a thriving small town that served the needs of returned soldier settlers who were part of the Mount Hutton Lands Soldier Settlement Scheme in the region. The town was located by the Roma to Injune branch rail line, and today the old rail siding can still be found here. This branch line had a pivotal role in supporting the the Soldier Settlement…
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Lake Broadwater Recreation Reserve, Qld
If you are in the Western Downs area of Queensland, make sure you put this destination on your list. Lake Broadwater, located 30km south-west of Dalby provides fantastic camping facilities for all types of RV vehicles, as well as tent camping. The camping area has both powered and unpowered sites and you’ll have access to toilets and hot showers. Do as little or as much as you like during your stay here. Simply sit and…
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Porta Potti on the Nose? Here’s How to Service Your Thetford 145/165
Does your older Thetford 145/165 have an offensive odour? You can fix this with a few spare parts. Joe will show you how to replace the Vent Seal and Lip Seal. Whilst doing these repairs, he also replaced the Bellows Pump, which had a tiny leak. Our Thetford Porta Potti has had lots of use over a six year period, however it is still is very good condition, so we were loathe to simply place…
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Camping at Jack’s Place, Toogoolawah Qld
We recently tried out a (new to us) campground called Jack’s Place at Toogoolawah, Queensland. What a find! We enjoyed four glorious nights here. There was serenity overload, stunning scenery and plenty of birdlife to enjoy. There is a lovely little creek winding its way through the property and campsites are located along the creek. Helpful information about Jack’s Place: Large flat campsites Firepits Firewood available for purchase Cassette toilet essential (dump point at Toogoolawah Showgrounds)…
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Apple Strudel Style Jaffles
We truly enjoy experimenting with new and different fillings for our jaffles whilst camping, hence our take on apple strudel. These jaffles were simply delicious for our breakfast / brunch. The amount of cinnamon flavouring the apples was perfect and we loved the added crunch the almonds gave to the filling. We decided to try thick sliced fruit bread for these jaffles and the fruit bread added lots of extra flavour of it’s own. We recommend…
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Travelling Oz with your dog
Our little dog Buddy has always delighted in a good road trip with us. He is a veteran of Queensland travel – from the east coast to the far west channel country, from south to north and everywhere in between – we reckon he has visited more locations in Queensland than lots of people have! He has also made appearances in New South Wales and South Australia. Since adopting this little guy when he was…
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Let’s talk UHF CB, all you need to know
Are you thinking about getting a UHF CB Radio for your big road trip? Are you new to UHF CB Radio? Or would you simply like some information that will assist you to get the maximum benefit from the UHF CB Radio that you already have? Well, we have the perfect video for you. We cover all of the various CB styles, antennas, mounts, UHF coverage, UHF repeaters, CB functions and more. Joe holds an…
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Historic Dickabram Bridge, Miva QLD
Construction of this grand old rail and road bridge was completed in 1886 and it was a major bridge on the Kingaroy Branch Line (Gympie-Kingaroy). Whilst the bridge was officially closed for rail early in 2010, it remains open for vehicles. Dickabram Bridge is heritage-listed and is the oldest remaining steel truss bridge in Queensland, and the second oldest in Australia. It stands 23 metres above the Mary River and is 191 metres long. The…
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Gunalda Bush Camping, Queensland
We really enjoyed our four tranquil nights at Gunalda Bush Camping near Gympie in south-east Queensland. What a top spot and so very relaxing! Our campsite was nestled amongst 68 acres of bushland – ‘Land for Wildlife’, with only a few other campers on the property. There are a few firepits available for campers, however it’s a good idea to bring your own. Firewood is available and we took advantage of this to cook our Chicken…
