We are now in Charters Towers, Qld, which has some beautiful old buildings. Climate here is usually quite warm, average of 27c. On Wednesday when we arrrived temp was 25c, just nice. Yesterday was overcast and word was that rain was on the way so I got the washing done, hung out and dried and half an hour later the drizzle began and then as dafrkness fell about 6.30pm the rain began and didn't stop till about 10 this morning. 28mm in total which is a record for J...

Once situated on the edge of a prehistoric Inland Sea, you are officially in Dinosaur Country when you hit Hughenden. Hughenden is one of the towns on the Dinosaur Way which is known for the discovery of dinosaur fossil remains which are housed in the small but very well presented museum. The museum houses a full skeletal replica of a Muttaburrasaurus (see photo) It is estimated to have weighed 2800kg and was 7-9metres in length.There is also a light and sound ...

23rd June We left Emerald on Sunday morning and headed along the Gregory Developmental Road to Charters Towers 471kms away. 471kms is not a comfortable distance for Ross and me, so we had decided to stop at a free camp 112kms from Charters Towers. You know the expression "the world is becoming smaller and smaller' or something like that. Well this was proven to us in an extraordinary way on Sunday. About 200km out of Emerald Ross's mobile rang. It was a good frie...

Monday 13th August to Sunday August 19th Another 179kms along the Gregory Highway to Charters Towers which is 134kms west of Townsville The days here are nice and warm 28c today. Cool and comfy in shorts etc. In this park they believe in the comfort of the guests. very clean and spacious amenities with lovely big sites, not cramped up next to your neighbour. We like it here so much we booked in for seven days of rest and relaxation. Reading books and the paper. P...