The inlet at 1770 looking toward the caravan park. A great place for a swim, safe and the water is warm. And access to the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. What a contrast after a week on the road through the Australian outback. 1770 sunset. Never disappoints. The…

Rubyvale and the local lookout. Many ancient volcanoes in the distant view, given their involvement in the genesis of local gems, mainly sapphires. Mineshaft in Rubyvale. in pursuit of sapphires. Local terrain and house near Rubyvale. In the great flood of Noah, when it rained for 40 days and 40…

Tambo Teddies. Shop closed this Sunday, alas, but the teddies are just great. Nice cafe next door for a stopover. Tambo a friendly and safe town. About 200km from Charleville to the south. Next stop Blackall. Famous for the black stump and historical wool processing. About 300km from Charleville to…

Augathella. The town of murals. Leaving Charleville and heading north to Longreach, we encounter this small town some 80km or so up the road. Some nice murals as shown here. Town water supplied from the great artesian basin. Also know for the meat ants (beware) in this district. And bushrangers…