After Magnetic Island, we were only a short distance from the road trip’s final destination: Cairns. We made some stops along the way, fully enjoying
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Magnetic Island
Next stop: Magnetic Island (known affectionately as “Maggie” by locals…. Australians truly love to shorten every name). Maggie is a 52 square km island, located
Sailing Waters Blue
We took a two-day, one-night sailing trip around the Whitsundays. The Whitsundays are known for having beautiful white beaches and amazing snorkelling around the reef.
You Jump, I Jump, Jack
Next stop on the trip up the coast was Airlie Beach. It’s a beautiful spot, known primarily for being the gateway for sailing tours around
Eungella National Park
Following Cape Hillsborough, the convoy reunited and headed for another spot just west of Mackay: Eungella National Park. My friend Linda, from Wagga, had told
Cape Hillsborough
Another unexpected stop along the trip was the much-recommended Cape Hillsborough National Park, just north of Mackay. The plan was to reunite here with the
THE WANDERING YEARS 