For some reason I really liked Cooktown FNQ when I was there earlier this year
Its a couple of years since we were there, but we loved Cooktown too. Really interesting town, lots to see and do in the area and nice caravan park too.
We left early though because I had about 100 midge-bites, couldnt cope with any more!
JRH said
02:03 PM Nov 30, 2011
Gerty Dancer wrote:
Clare46 wrote:
For some reason I really liked Cooktown FNQ when I was there earlier this year
Its a couple of years since we were there, but we loved Cooktown too. Really interesting town, lots to see and do in the area and nice caravan park too.
We left early though because I had about 100 midge-bites, couldnt cope with any more!
To prevent midge and mossie bited try taking Vitamin B1 each day, works for us.
Boroma577 said
02:24 PM Nov 30, 2011
JRH wrote:
To prevent midge and mossie bited try taking Vitamin B1 each day, works for us.
Unfortunately, it does not work for everyone and definitely makes no difference for me or my daughter.
It does not prevent the midge from biting, just the reaction to the bite.
Biting midges have a histamine like substance in their saliva which can cause intense itching in some people.
B1 has an anti-histamine type action and anyone who has a more acute reaction to midge bites may require anti-histamine drugs, I know I do and lots of them.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Wednesday 30th of November 2011 02:26:19 PM
JRH said
02:40 PM Nov 30, 2011
Boroma577 wrote:
JRH wrote:
To prevent midge and mossie bited try taking Vitamin B1 each day, works for us.
Unfortunately, it does not work for everyone and definitely makes no difference for me or my daughter.
It does not prevent the midge from biting, just the reaction to the bite.
Biting midges have a histamine like substance in their saliva which can cause intense itching in some people.
B1 has an anti-histamine type action and anyone who has a more acute reaction to midge bites may require anti-histamine drugs, I know I do and lots of them.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Wednesday 30th of November 2011 02:26:19 PM
have you tried spraying around the doorway and windows with the old brown Liserine, can also be sprayed on your person to prevent bites but it is a little sticky.
Mossies and Midges hate the Listerine.
Boroma577 said
03:01 PM Nov 30, 2011
JRH wrote:
have you tried spraying around the doorway and windows with the old brown Liserine, can also be sprayed on your person to prevent bites but it is a little sticky.
Mossies and Midges hate the Listerine.
I've heard that before but have never tried it. I do use Natures Botanical Rosemary and Cedarwood creme quite successfully.
have you tried spraying around the doorway and windows with the old brown Liserine, can also be sprayed on your person to prevent bites but it is a little sticky.
Mossies and Midges hate the Listerine.
I've heard that before but have never tried it. I do use Natures Botanical Rosemary and Cedarwood creme quite successfully.
Have not used that product though I have heard that it is a very good one, as Vitamin B1 works for us we use that as it it relatively cheap and any way we can save a few bob is fine with me.
Boroma577 said
03:18 PM Nov 30, 2011
JRH wrote:
any way we can save a few bob is fine with me.
That's what it is all about, isn't it JRH??
JRH said
03:21 PM Nov 30, 2011
Boroma577 wrote:
JRH wrote:
any way we can save a few bob is fine with me.
That's what it is all about, isn't it JRH??
Most definitely!!!! Us old pensioners need every cent we can get so we can travel some more and enjoy this great country we are fortunate enough to live in.
Boroma577 said
05:08 PM Nov 30, 2011
JRH wrote: Most definitely!!!! Us old pensioners need every cent we can get so we can travel some more and enjoy this great country we are fortunate enough to live in.
Hehehe....I don't qualify as either old or pensioner yet JRH but I sure need as much money for travel as I can get.
I'm what is called self funded with no govt assistance at all and I am sure there are plenty more like me.
JRH said
05:51 PM Nov 30, 2011
Boroma577 wrote:
JRH wrote: Most definitely!!!! Us old pensioners need every cent we can get so we can travel some more and enjoy this great country we are fortunate enough to live in.
Hehehe....I don't qualify as either old or pensioner yet JRH but I sure need as much money for travel as I can get.
I'm what is called self funded with no govt assistance at all and I am sure there are plenty more like me.
Not whinging about it but I lost all my super when I had a workplace accident and had to rely on the pension.
Boroma577 said
10:20 PM Nov 30, 2011
JRH wrote:
Not whinging about it but I lost all my super when I had a workplace accident and had to rely on the pension.
That's not at all good JRH.
rvtraveller2 said
12:00 AM Dec 1, 2011
I feel the same about cooktown,very interesting place,was there 2008 and stayed at endeavoure falls tourist park,30 klm nth of town very nice,set amongst palm trees,nicely set out,falls at back of park 2min away. rvtraveller2 neil
-- Edited by rvtraveller2 on Thursday 1st of December 2011 12:09:09 AM
JRH said
10:54 AM Dec 1, 2011
Boroma577 wrote:
JRH wrote:
Not whinging about it but I lost all my super when I had a workplace accident and had to rely on the pension.
That's not at all good JRH.
Yep well that's BHP for you hey, paid me out as if I had retired due to ill health consequently I lost over $130,000 in super. still thems the breaks.
RnD Drifters05 said
03:22 PM Dec 3, 2011
Mossman Gorge and Wonga Beach FNQ are just 2 of our favourites
Flynnies said
02:06 AM Mar 8, 2012
Gillard's Beach. About 20km's From Tathra NSW (National Park). You get your own personal camping spot on the beach. Stunning. Wild life everywhere. Bit of a dirt track to get there but we took our caravan in. Toilets only. But is the highlight so far.
Gerty Dancer said
03:19 AM Mar 8, 2012
Welcome Flynnies, I love your choice!! Often go to Tathra, fantastic area.
goinsoon said
04:13 AM Mar 8, 2012
North Haven, just south of Port Macquarie
Geoff n Jen said
08:10 PM Mar 13, 2012
Congo NSW was alovely spot to land - beside tidal creek and a very interesting ocean front
golivers travels said
04:49 AM Mar 26, 2012
Agree with so many places mentioned especially Cooktown. Another of our favourite destinations is Cape Arid west of esperance, especially in the whale season. Another is Cheynes Beach.
Cheers
Glenda
jules47 said
02:13 AM Aug 21, 2012
For some reason I am unable to load a photo - but I will try and paint a mental picture of a most beautiful place I have just been to - it is the Cawnpore Range, between Boulia and Winton here in Qld. From flat grasslands interspersed with low bushes, you start to see flat topped hills,(mesas) the area is between Hamilton ruins and Middleton Hotel. These hills are spectacular - you could think you are in Arizona, truly. We travelled along till we came to a lookout, which we climbed up to, reading the information about the area, it is a catchment area which ultimately flows into Lake Eyre - the area is about 476,000 square kilometres - and the Diamintina section is THREE TIMES LARGER THAN ENGLAND!!!!!!
From the lookout we saw a track that went up one of the nearby flat topped hills - we walked up, climbing the last 10 feet or so - the view was absolutely GOBSTOPPING!!!!!! There is no other word for it - stunning, The mesas, shrubs, Mitchell grass and distant mountains - it is absolutely awe inspiring and something not to be missed if you are in this area.
When I get to more regular reception, I will attempt to upload some photos.
Oma said
03:33 PM Aug 22, 2012
Thought I had posted on this subject of cawnpore last night but where has it gone. Anyway, we were there in 2006 in the severe drought times with not a blade of green grass & we were waiting for John wayne to ride down from the hills! Last year took photos in the same situations & the difference is amazing. Have stitched 4 photos together from both years for comparison. Have had 2006 ones photoshopped by camera house & mounted on timber- am going to get last years doen when a few spare $!
jules47 said
06:29 PM Aug 22, 2012
Yep - it sure is an amazing place Oma - would love to see your pics if and when you can post - I am having trouble posting pics - unreliable intermittent internet connection I think, even with the aerial.
Oma said
08:20 PM Aug 27, 2012
Once again I have tried tp post some Cawnpore photos but will not load
jules47 said
01:20 AM Aug 28, 2012
Oma wrote:
Once again I have tried tp post some Cawnpore photos but will not load
Hi - I transferred the original post re Cawnpore to "general", as no one seemed to be looking at it! Managed to load a photo as well, after resizing it.
Ellice said
06:24 AM Aug 30, 2012
Hi,
I think Gibb River Road, and all the ranges were so amazing just winding our way around mountains, totally beautiful..Each Corner bought a new magic Spot..
Have a wonderful Thursday, Cheers.....
Oma said
08:12 PM Nov 25, 2012
Going to have another go at loading Cawnpore photos
Yambuk - shocking road for the bus, but the location..............
Oma said
02:53 PM Dec 6, 2012
Folk mentioning wandering up Mossman Gorge. We left vans at cousins cane farm at Mossman to do the Cape again. Cousins travelling with us wanted to go up the Gorge as we had done previously. You now have to pay, apparently big dollars, & go with a tour. Peter (local all his life) said locals not too happy with the situation. We also sat in the river (1998). I imagine all the detals would be online but I have not bothered to look .
jules47 said
04:37 AM Dec 7, 2012
Today must count among one of the "magic places I have been"!!!!! Cradle Mountain, Tasmania - snow capped!!!!!! Yep the previous few days shocking weather produced snow on Cradle Mountain - what a sight - just wonderful!!!!!!
Its a couple of years since we were there, but we loved Cooktown too. Really interesting town, lots to see and do in the area and nice caravan park too.
We left early though because I had about 100 midge-bites, couldnt cope with any more!
To prevent midge and mossie bited try taking Vitamin B1 each day, works for us.
Unfortunately, it does not work for everyone and definitely makes no difference for me or my daughter.
It does not prevent the midge from biting, just the reaction to the bite.
Biting midges have a histamine like substance in their saliva which can cause intense itching in some people.
B1 has an anti-histamine type action and anyone who has a more acute reaction to midge bites may require anti-histamine drugs, I know I do and lots of them.
-- Edited by Boroma577 on Wednesday 30th of November 2011 02:26:19 PM
have you tried spraying around the doorway and windows with the old brown Liserine, can also be sprayed on your person to prevent bites but it is a little sticky.
Mossies and Midges hate the Listerine.
I've heard that before but have never tried it. I do use Natures Botanical Rosemary and Cedarwood creme quite successfully.
http://www.naturesbotanical.biz/products.html
Have not used that product though I have heard that it is a very good one, as Vitamin B1 works for us we use that as it it relatively cheap and any way we can save a few bob is fine with me.
That's what it is all about, isn't it JRH??
Most definitely!!!! Us old pensioners need every cent we can get so we can travel some more and enjoy this great country we are fortunate enough to live in.
Hehehe....I don't qualify as either old or pensioner yet JRH but I sure need as much money for travel as I can get.
I'm what is called self funded with no govt assistance at all and I am sure there are plenty more like me.
Not whinging about it but I lost all my super when I had a workplace accident and had to rely on the pension.
That's not at all good JRH.
I feel the same about cooktown,very interesting place,was there 2008 and stayed at endeavoure falls tourist park,30 klm nth of town very nice,set amongst palm trees,nicely set out,falls at back of park 2min away. rvtraveller2 neil
-- Edited by rvtraveller2 on Thursday 1st of December 2011 12:09:09 AM
Yep well that's BHP for you hey, paid me out as if I had retired due to ill health consequently I lost over $130,000 in super. still thems the breaks.
Gillard's Beach. About 20km's From Tathra NSW (National Park). You get your own personal camping spot on the beach. Stunning. Wild life everywhere. Bit of a dirt track to get there but we took our caravan in. Toilets only. But is the highlight so far.
North Haven, just south of Port Macquarie
For some reason I am unable to load a photo - but I will try and paint a mental picture of a most beautiful place I have just been to - it is the Cawnpore Range, between Boulia and Winton here in Qld. From flat grasslands interspersed with low bushes, you start to see flat topped hills,(mesas) the area is between Hamilton ruins and Middleton Hotel. These hills are spectacular - you could think you are in Arizona, truly. We travelled along till we came to a lookout, which we climbed up to, reading the information about the area, it is a catchment area which ultimately flows into Lake Eyre - the area is about 476,000 square kilometres - and the Diamintina section is THREE TIMES LARGER THAN ENGLAND!!!!!!
From the lookout we saw a track that went up one of the nearby flat topped hills - we walked up, climbing the last 10 feet or so - the view was absolutely GOBSTOPPING!!!!!! There is no other word for it - stunning, The mesas, shrubs, Mitchell grass and distant mountains - it is absolutely awe inspiring and something not to be missed if you are in this area.
When I get to more regular reception, I will attempt to upload some photos.
Hi - I transferred the original post re Cawnpore to "general", as no one seemed to be looking at it! Managed to load a photo as well, after resizing it.
Hi,
I think Gibb River Road, and all the ranges were so amazing just winding our way around mountains, totally beautiful..Each Corner bought a new magic Spot..
Have a wonderful Thursday, Cheers.....
Going to have another go at loading Cawnpore photos
Yambuk - shocking road for the bus, but the location..............
Today must count among one of the "magic places I have been"!!!!! Cradle Mountain, Tasmania - snow capped!!!!!! Yep the previous few days shocking weather produced snow on Cradle Mountain - what a sight - just wonderful!!!!!!