While driving south from the Fraser Coast, I saw a tall peak a few kilometers from the highway. Whenever I see a mountain, my first thought is that I want to climb to the top. I asked Sara to look at her offline map app (Ulmon) to see if there appeared to be a hiking trail but she didn’t see anything. As we got closer, I spotted an exit from the highway and pulled off in hopes of finding a trail up the steep slopes. After bit of driving on small windy roads, we found a trailhead sign that seem to lead in the right direction. There were several signs warning about the steep trail ahead – we must be in the right place. We packed up a small bag and started up the trail.

The hike was pretty quick and all the steep sections had chains to help with the ascent. When we made it to the summit 45 minutes later, we were blown away by the views. It felt good to stretch our legs and get some exercise while enjoying the great scenery. Apparently, we were not the only ones with that idea. Continue reading →

After the fun we had exploring and breaking down on Fraiser Island, we needed to take a little break. The weather had been very gloomy for a few days so Sara suggested going to the Cinema. We went to a morning showing of the new action film Mad Max just because it was all the Australians were talking about. It was an Australian director and filmed in Australia so it felt like the right choice. The action packed film was a fun way to start the day.

As we drove to our next campsite, Inskip Point, the RV felt incredibly boring compared to all the amazing vehicles in the movie. Inskip point is a national park with several budget camp sites available right near the beach. Almost all of the camping areas are 4wd only but one (Sarawak) was listed as suitable for our big RV. After driving out to the Yarrawonga Reserve, I knew we wouldn’t have any difficulty. I was wrong. Continue reading →

When we stopped at an information site in Agnes Waters, we picked up a brochure for the national parks. It stated that Cape Hillsborough National Park has kangaroos and wallabies feeding on the beach at sunrise and sunset. Sara really wanted to see a kangaroo so we decided to camp there after platypus spotting in Eungella.

To camp at a national park, we had to obtain a permit and reserve a spot. There isn’t a way to pay at the site so it can’t be an impulse decision. The only way to reserve and pay is by calling the agency or by visiting their website. Without a phone or consistent internet access, neither are very easy for us travelers. Lucky for Australia, Sara and I are upstanding tourists Continue reading →