Blogs from Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 3

How beautiful is Australia? Seriously, this country is so lovely. I went to Cape Tribulation today where you have a lovely rainforest bordered by lovely beaches. I couldn't swim out since its jellyfish season, but still, it was beautiful! So my day consisted of a river cruise along the Daintree River. It was super cool and actually saw a few crocodiles! Then went on a walk through Cape Tribulation and saw the beach meeting the rainforest. I also had a lovely scoop of ice cream (or rather 4 scoops of authentic tropical fruit ice cream for $6) from Daintree Ice Cream Company. Can I just tell you that it was so freakin worth it?? The ice cream was delicious and the fruit was definitely weird looking! Then it was onto Mossman Gorge to learn of the ... read more

Well, we survived Auckland. Mainly due to a free trip that got us out of the city and I have to say New Zealand is beautiful, so we're looking forward to going back in Jan. The Rainforest was the first port of call. Had a brilliant day, driving through the rainforest, going to a Wildlife Sanctuary where we got to hold a Koala (tick) feed Kangaroo's (unexpected tick) and stroke a baby Crocodile. Saw some breath taking views and went for a walk along Cape Tribulation Beach/ In the rainforest. Here our tour guide-who looked suspiciously like Steve Irwin and was called Steve- proceeded to pick up a large red ant with a green bum and bite the bum off. When he uttered the words, you try it, I couldn't resist. I'm like a child in ... read more

Het werd een wat onrustige nacht door de vogels, maar toch lekker genoeg geslapen. Ons brood was op dus we konden niet ontbijten op de camping. Op zoek naar een leuke breakfast spot. Of desnoods een bakker voor een brood waarna we konden ontbijten in een park. Maar eerst moesten we nog betalen. “Thanks for the note, I appreciate that, I was out bowling”. Nog even gekletst, op naar het ontbijt. Geen tentjes met bay view open voor brekkie, dus het werd ontbijt in het Bicentennial Park onder de mangobomen. Wim werd daar onrustig van, want de rijpe vielen uit de boom bij ieder zuchtje wind. Maar een stukje verder gaan zitten voor de zekerheid. De bay view was prachtig. Nog wat boodschappen bij de supermarkt gedaan en getankt (155 ct). De tankjuffrouw had nog ... read more

21-8-11 Travelled to Lion’s Den Hotel at Helensvale today & booked into the camping area behind the pub, $26 a night with power, water & showers. We went to Cooktown for groceries & fuel, $1.47 for petrol & 99c for auto gas. We then went back to Lion’s Den for lunch, a very old pub built in 1875 with lots of character. We were lined up ordering lunch & a woman came up behind him & gave him a big squeeze, he nearly died, it was Di & Tom that we met on our travels in Darwin & visited in S.A. Well we had a great afternoon catching up on all the goss & having a few drinks, with a band playing in the background. There was a beautiful Jade Tree with the most brilliant blooms ... read more

The "Bloomfield Track" was a briliant scenic drive from Cooktown to Cape Tribulation. It is a 4x4 track and a great short cut. It was well graded but very very steep and windy. Lots of things to stop and look at on the way. A very big crocodile sunning itself on the bank of the Daintree River (sorry no photo, couldn't stop). The Bloomfield Falls which are just before you cross the river are worth the walk to look at. Peter got there way ahead of me as he dosen't seem to notice the rocks etc that you have to scramble over. If you look closely he is actually in the photo...just a long way away. River is now easy to cross as it has a concrete causeway, apparently it used to be a tricky crossing ... read more