Still heading eastwards along the Kennedy Hwy towards the waterfall loop. The road is improved though many stops for roadworks. Our first detour was to the Millstream falls, the widest single drop falls in Australia. Then on to Ravenshoe which is the highest town in QLD - it seems we may tick all the boxes today, just need a big pineapple or something........
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| Millstream Falls |
A lunch/morning tea combination at Mungali Creek Dairy, a biodynamic farm was a must, after passing the Township of Millaa Millaa. The road is extremely narrow and was made worse by 100's of cyclists who were riding from Mission Beach to Port Douglas, 520km. 3/4 of them looked half dead, some very "large" people who struggled with the 12 degree 14km hill before their stop, not a fun ride......
Due to roadworks, cyclists and hills and stops, it has taken us nearly 3 hours to get 100k - lucky were aren't in a hurry.
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| Paronella Park |
Our night was spent at a place called Paronella Park. This is a castle built in 1930 by Jose Paronella, a Spanish cane cutter. The skeleton structures are all that remain of what he took 6 years to complete. It has its own hydro electric plant ( which now feeds back into the grid), beautiful gardens that were planted with over 7000 plants, secret paths and waterfalls. Quite impressive and the tours are a must. Planning to stay - book in advance as there are minimal sites for vans.
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| fine travelers |
We proceeded along Cane Cutters Way, surrounded by, you guessed it, cane fields on both sides for as far as you can see (well to the mountains at least). Crossing the Bruce Hwy our first destination was Kurramine Beach and our first sighting of the northern Queensland sea and beaches, a beautiful warm and sunny day - picturesque. Our next destination is Mission Beach where we intend to stay for a few days (50metres from the sand and sea).
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| Sunrise at Mission Beach |
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| Continuing the travels of our friendly companion |
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