Sunday, December 13, 2020

16 Days Brisbane - Cairns - Brisbane



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28.11.20 Sat 

09:00 Pick up motorhome

13:00 Depart 

Optional: Maroochydore, Sunshine Plaza

  • Wetside Water Park *free  aquatic fun  + waterslides $6 for ten rides+ Fountain Light Show Saturday nights 7pm + education plaques Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm (during Queensland State school terms) https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/wetside-water-park
  • Hervey Bay Esplanade + Pier

 

Night 1: BIG4 Hervey Bay Holiday Park  https://www.big4.com.au/caravan-parks/qld/fraser-coast-south-burnett/point-vernon-holiday-park A62 2a3c paid

 

29.11.20 Sun  

  • East Shores Water Park, Gladstone *nicer after dark

Optional/returning:

Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
Childers Pharmaceutical Museum, free entry  
Alexandra Park, Playground and Zoo free entry Wednesday to Sunday 9:30 - 4:30  *small zoo 30m visit sufficient

 

Night 2: Gladstone City Caravan Park http://www.gladstonecitycaravanpark.com/ A40 pay upon arrival *called and booked (07) 4979 1305

 

30.11.20 Mon 

  • Kershaw Gardens Play Park and Water Fun
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens *free access to zoo 8.00am to 4.30pm
  • Lookout at Mount Archer  
  • 1pm Cathedral Cave Tour Confirmation number #65311055 A110.73paid 3a2c booked *enclosed shoes! photography permitted  A75/family 2a2c A30/a https://capricorncaves.com.au/cave-tours/

 

Night 3: Flaggy Rock Community & Recreation Centre https://www.flaggyrock.com/scv-overnight-stay A15/vehicle *no powered sites, has generators Centre/Caretakers - 0481 226 658 - Ray and Kay Scott called, no booking required

  

01.12.20 Tue 

Mackay is famous for rolling fields of sugar cane    

·     9.30am Sarina Sugar Shed, Australia’s only miniature sugar mill and distillery https://sarinasugarshed.com.au/ Booking Confirmation - 80589 A76paid booked 1 hour Tour 9.30am/11.00am/12.30pm/2.00pm - 7 Days  *arrive at least 15 minutes earlier  $68.00 (2 Adults and 2 Children plus $8.00 for each additional child u18)  Adult | $26.00  No refund for cancellations within 24 hours P +61 (07) 4943 2801 Field of Dreams Parkland, Railway Square, Sarina, QLD

Optional: Queens Park

 

Night 4: Glen Erin Farmstay 0408 870 599 A37 texted and no booking required.

 

02.12.30 Wed 

optional: Alligator Falls Track, Alligator Creek, 

  • The Strand *spectacular views of Magnetic Island + playgrounds+ Strand Water Park + fishing at jetty
  • Little Crystal Creek  
  • Tyto Wetlands  https://www.tyto.com.au/ free entry *wildlife (lots of birds + turtles)


Night 5: Ingham Tourist Park  https://www.inghamtouristpark.com.au/index.html A50*paid Confirmed Booking #5453 2a3c check in 2pm, check out: 10am

 

03.12.20 Thu 

  • Botanical gardens
  • Esplanade

 

Night 6: Cool Waters Holiday Park https://www.coolwatersholidaypark.com.au/A62 x 3 *stay4 pay 3  2a3c, deposit A64paid, balance A124 upon arrival check in: 11 am check out: 10am Powered Site with slab *requested: creek spot with shade  activities: turtles feeding, bird watching, strolling on the creekside bike path or relaxing around the pool and spa.  

 

04.12.20 Fri 

Optional:

-John and Jacky Marshall’s family farm, Kuranda  https://www.kurandarainforestjourneys.com.au/exotic-fruit-orchard durians, rambutans, mangosteens: 

-may find seller at Mossom or Wongo market  (07) 4098 6287  *397 Upper Daintree Rd, Upper Daintree QLD https://www.facebook.com/daintreedurians/ riverboywelham@gmail.com 

 

Night 7: Cool Waters Holiday Park


05.12.20 Sat 

·     AJ Hackett Cairns  https://www.ajhackett.com/cairns/book-now Cairns.sales@ajhackett.com +61 (07) 4057 7188

  • AJ's Tower Climb and Lookout  
  • 10am Bungy Jump and Swing Combo  A119 x 2
  • 11am Bungy Jump  A99 x 2

 

Night 8: Cool Waters Holiday Park


06.12.20 Sun  

Checkin: Reef Fleet Terminal, 1 Spence St Cairns @ 07:15 am *show voucher on your phone. *Park at The Pier Shopping Centre ***All bookings MUST be reconfirmed 48 hours prior to travel call 40528300***and to pay reef levy of $20 x 5

 

Night 9: Cool Waters Holiday Park

  

07.12.20 Mon 

  • Josdephine Falls/Golden Hole - /Mount Bartle Frere*Qld highest mountain 
  • Mission Beach *World Heritage-listed rainforest 
  • TYTO Wetlands https://www.tyto.com.au/    

    

optional: 

Innisfail Chinese temple

Little Crystal Creek

The sugar town of Tully is the wettest in Australia. Tully Sugar Limited, Sugar Mill Tour Tully Visitor Information Centre 07 4068 2288, https://www.missionbeachholidays.com.au/tour.view.tully-sugar-mill-guided-tours  Family $55 ( 2 adults and 3 children) Tickets must be purchased 1/2hr prior to tour commencement time. For the tour to proceed a minimum number of 4 adults or 1 family plus 2 adults is required.

 

Night 10: Crystal Creek Caravan Park https://www.crystalcreekcaravanpark.com.au/ *paid A59 2a2c Booking #:#12379 site: PS31 Check in:1.00 - 6.00 pm Checkout:10.00 am. Gates access code: 2468# (NO tail-gating, gate must close after each vehicle). Facilities access code: C2813  

 

08.12.20 Tue 

  • The Strand *walk + water park + fish off the pier
  • Castle Hill 
  • Airlie Beach Lagoon
  • Bicentennial Boardwalk + Sunset at Coral Sea Marina

Optional: rain? Whitsundays Sunset Cruise 52a X 2 . 34c X 3 https://www.bookme.com.au/things-to-do/whitsundays-airlie-beach-townsville/activity/sunset-cruise-airlie-beach/2084 meet at Coral Sea Marina

 

Night 11: Seabreeze Tourist Park https://theseabreezepark.com.au/ Confirmation 137384  07 4946 6379 A65 paid, shady site requested *2a3c office hours: 7.30am-6pm. To make check in quicker,  follow the link to your Client Portal Login  

 

09.12.20 Wed 

optional: 9/12 1pm Glass Bottom Boat Tour A79 x 4 A69 x 1 https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/AttractionProductReview-g261596-d19279493-Airlie_Beach_Glass_Bottom_Boat_Tour-Airlie_Beach_Queensland.html

  • Cape Hillsborough National Park * Flatback turtles hatching, kangaroos + other wildlife, star gaze.

 

Night 12: Smalleys Beach https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/cape-hillsborough/camping/smalleys-beach *no power *shady! only 11 sites. Unit:  Smalleys Beach - Multi-use - Numbered 1  Wed 09/12/20 - Thu 10/12/20 (1 night) *Web Bookings: 1723960 Booking no: 1723960.  Group: two adults + 3-6 children Fees: one family Total= $27.00 per night  

  

10.12.20 Thu 

  • Cape Hillsborough National Park wallabies and kangaroos by the beach before sunrise. Activities: fishing and bush walks with spectacular views 
  • Eungella National Park + Broken River

*optional: platypus beach  

 

Night 13: Jarravale Alpacas & Miniature Animal Farm https://www.jarravalealpacas.com/  0437 348 762 A45 cash / bank transfer *called & booked powered site Check in: 2pm-5.30pm Check out: 10am

 

11.12.20 Fri 

  • Farm Tour 10.30am - 12.30pm *enclosed shoes *A15 x 5  cash / bank transfer 
  • Bat Cleft Mount Etna Caves National Park  https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/162726/bat-cleft-tours.pdf Monday,Friday and Saturday evenings $11.40 for adults, $5.55 for children, $7.45 for pensioners and $34.20 for a family. QPWS Rockhampton office on (07) 4936 0511 during business hours and 0429 630 923 after hours.  Booked 11 Dec Meet at 5.30pm The Caves township (refer to map).  Then follow tour guide, in your own vehicle, to Mount Etna carpark.

 

Night 14: Capricorn Caves https://capricorncaves.com.au/ A50 2a3c powered site

option: Kershaw Gardens Free Camp https://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/FacilitiesRecreation/Parks-Gardens-and-Recreation/Kershaw-Gardens48 hrs 35 sites for self contained RVs only

COVID-19 – Visitor Contact Tracing Form https://au.openforms.com/Form/6c56ce2a-d0ab-4b97-8863-25699565c7f8

 

12.12.20 Sat

  • Kershaw Gardens Play Park and Water Fun
  • Rockhampton Botanic Gardens *free access to zoo

 

Optional:

Bundaberg Botanic Gardens

Alexandra Park, Playground and Zoo free entry Wednesday to Sunday 9:30 - 4:30  *small zoo 30m visit sufficient    

Childers Pharmaceutical Museum free entry

 

Night 15: Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian 074122 3584 M 0436 642 550 Monday to Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm

https://maryboroughpark.ourfrasercoast.com.au/bookings/home A22paid powered 48h Booking: W247652

 

13.12.20 Sun

  • Mooloolaba *seafood

Unassisted return *flexible time!

  

Day trip *adjusted iti to fit in Bat Tour. Can’t make it to Carlo Sand Blow this round, but shall arrange the rest as day trip.

Rainforest Walks:7.00am - 6.00pm daily  Rainforest Discovery Centre:9.30am - 3.30pm everyday

optional: Kondalilla National Park + Falls / Lake Baroon

 

Camp sites: 

 

Jayco 6 Berth Conquest Tourer:

https://youtu.be/NmTEdiVMo_c  https://www.letsgomotorhomes.com.au/about-us/video-landing-page   

·     Booking Confirmation #32946 (BNE) $1880.96 - $500paid 19/8, balance $1380.96*no credit card fees Quote#112435  Vehicle Reg # 1MV2XR

·     Fiat Auto Manual 0-3yr Vehicle size: 7990L 2390W 3120H 2000IH Bed Size: overhead-2110 X 1400, rear-1980 X 1300, dinnette-1830 X 1000mm extras: Solar panel for charging house battery/177L fridge/rearview camera/leather upholstery/GPS hire no charge

Cancellations due to COVID:

o   Option A: change booking dates and/or locations with no amendment fees applicable. Please note that new daily rental rates may apply and this will be subject to vehicle availability.

o   Option B: Cancel booking with any standard cancellation fees as per our Terms and Conditions offered as a credit towards a future booking, valid for 24 months.

 

Standard terms:

(a) cancellation more than 30days prior to pick up: $100.00

(b) cancellation within 30 days prior to pick-up: $500.00;

(c) cancellation within 7 days prior to pick-up: $500.00 or 50% of the rental cost (whichever is greater); and

(d) if cancelled on the day of pick-up or a No Show: 100% of the full rental charge will apply.

Note: an amendment of the booking dates or Vehicle type after a booking has been confirmed may be treated as a

cancellation and the appropriate fees will apply.

 

Pick up / return:

Monday to Friday - between 8.30am and 3.00pm (unless a Public Holiday).

Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (Between the hours of 9.00am and 1pm
Please be sure to ring your start and finish depot at least 48 hours prior to your pick up and drop off in order to confirm your arrival at our depot or to arrange an appointment.
  

Address: 80 Basalt Street, Geebung QLD 4034  Brisbane Ph +61 (0)7 3123 6788  

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