Outback Queensland Trip 2024, Day 18: tour’s end

In Turrbal country. This day – yesterday – may have been our last day of the tour but there was still more touring to pack in. First, we went to Toowoomba’s Picnic Point, with its view over Lockyer Valley. However, although our tour leaders thought it was a lovely clear day, it was too hazy … Read more

Outback Queensland Trip 2024, Day 17: last full day on tour

In Giabal and Jarowair country. We are pleased to report that we are not suffering from the DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) that we were warned could ensue from our Moss Garden Walk two days ago! We Moss Garden walkers believe this could be due to our frequent daily climbs onto and off the coach. It’s … Read more

Outback Queensland Trip 2024, Day 16: it’s all about Carnarvon Gorge

In Mandandanji country I’m very sorry for the scattiness of yesterday’s post – I was so tired and my proof-reader was asleep!  The way I work is to make rough notes as we go, paste them into the blog, and then massage them into shape. Unfortunately, the massager’s hands were not up to scratch last … Read more

Outback Queensland Trip 2024, Day 15: off to Springsure

In Gayuri country Our second night at Mitchell Grass Retreat was a mixed night in terms of wind, but there were more moments of calm, but I enjoyed the wind, though I’m not sure all in our tour group did. Anyhow, we breakfasted in the “Tin Shed’ again and were off. Before I talk about the … Read more

Outback Queensland Trip 2024, Day 14: a day in Longreach

In Iningai country Our first glamping night at Mitchell Grass Retreat was rather wild because of wind. It blew all night and everything that could flap did flap. We never felt insecure, because the tent’s floor and support structure are solid. It was just the noise. Also, in the morning, it was discombobulating doing your … Read more