Land of Clouds

One of the best aspects of now being motorised is that we can follow through on more of our whims. Heading west by way of a change we stumbled across the amazing Eungella (young- Gulla?)National Park. It means ‘Land of Clouds’ and it is Australia’s oldest subtropical rainforest.
After a 4.5km 12% climb (that’s Very long and steep) we found a little campsite literally in the clouds, perched on a cliff top over looking the vast pioneer valley. The rainforest’s unique location also means it’s home to lots of beasties you won’t find anywhere else: like the Eungella gastric-brooding frog (which incubates it’s eggs in it’s stomach and spits out the tadpoles). We were fortunate enough to see wild platypus here.


We have now meandered our way up to Airlie Beach, a must see for one and all as it’s the gate way to the Whitsunday Islands; 74 tropical islands, clear blue water, the great barrier reef and some of the best sailing in the world. We’re going to kayak to the nearest island then hop into the water for a bit of snorkelling. We’ve bought another underwater camera so pictures of ridiculous outfits and shark bites coming soon.