Noosa Habitat

 

Part 8 of our 2022 Adventure

Hervey Bay to Habitat Noosa 3985km

Accommodation:     HabitatNoosa
Our Rating:              10/10
Cost:                                          
Campfires:              Yes
Image Gallery:        Habitat Noosa
Travelling with:        Fiona Ellis, Steve & Mel Conlan

Camp Description

Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco camp is an exciting eco-tourism product situated just 25 minutes to the north of Noosa. The campsite, which covers 65 acres of natural bushland, was previously known as Elanda Point Education Centre & Adventure Park. It has undergone extensive revitalization, including the addition of onsite cabins, camping facilities, motorhome parks, and glamping accommodations, as well as renovated amenities.

Duaringa Rest Area

Part 8 of our 2022 Adventure

Joys Camp to Duaringa Rest Area 500km
Hervey Bay to Duaringa 3046km

Accommodation:     DuaringaRest Area (McKenzie Park)
Our Rating:              10/10
Cost:                                          
Campfires:              Yes
Image Gallery:        Duaringa Rest Area
Travelling with:        Fiona Ellis, Steve & Mel Conlan

Camp Description

If you're looking for a place to camp, you can head to MacKenzie Park in Duaringa. The park offers a free 48-hour camping experience, and if you wish to donate, you can visit the visitor information centre and talk to the volunteers.

 MacKenzie Park is situated on the eastern side of the town and is known for the rare Duaringa Stringy Bark tree that grows only in this region. The tree, also called 'Budgeroo' by the Aboriginals, can reach up to 10 metres in height and has bushy foliage with small white flowers blooming in spring. The early Aboriginals used the bark of this tree to make baskets, rope, and building materials, and it holds great cultural significance to them.

Joys Camp

Part 7 of our 2022 Adventure

Talaroo to Joys Camp 585km
Hervey Bay to JOys Camp2546km

Accommodation:     JoysCamp – Gravel pit
Our Rating:              10/10
Cost:                       Free                                          
Campfires:              Yes
Image Gallery:        Joys Camp
Travelling with:        Fiona Ellis, Steve & Mel Conlan

Description

If you're looking for a spot for unofficial bush camping, there is a clearing off of Gregory Highway that might be perfect for you. However, it can be hard to spot, so make sure to slow down and look for an old, dead tree on the left when heading south. Keep in mind that there are no facilities on site, so campers must be self-sufficient. Remember to take all of your rubbish with you and leave no trace behind. It's important to note that there are many Dingos and wild dogs in the area, so always stay alert and never leave food scraps outside overnight. Additionally, there are no toilet facilities available, so if you do not have your own toilet, make sure to bury human waste at least 100m from tracks and water bodies. Lastly, please bury toilet paper or bag it and dispose of it in a bin once you leave the site.

Talaroo Hot Springs

Part 6 of our 2022 Adventure

Ellis Beach to Talaroo (355Km) 

Accommodation:     TalarooHot Springs
Our Rating:              10/10
Cost:                       $40 pn Power and Water                                           
Campfires:              Yes
Image Gallery:        Talaroo
Travelling with:        Fiona Ellis, Steve & Mel Conlan

Camp Description

Welcome to Talaroo Hot Springs! We are happy to invite both day visitors and camping/caravan guests to book our guided tours of the hot springs. The tour costs $36 per adult, $20 per child, and a family pass costs $100. In addition, you can grab a coffee and a slice at our café and enjoy our exclusive visitor experiences, such as guided hot springs tours, which include the healing springs soaking pool. For those who want more privacy, we offer private soaking pools for up to 4 people per pool at $30 for 30 minutes.

As the proud owner and operator of Talaroo Hot Springs, the Ewamian Aboriginal Corporation welcomes visitors to experience our extraordinary landscape and Ewamian hospitality. We are excited to celebrate our connection to our country through this new venture
 Our campground is located 10kms off the Gulf Development Road (Savannah way). Although the road is unsealed, it is suitable for conventional vehicles. We highly recommend booking in advance to guarantee your spot.

 

Ellis Beach

Part 5 of our 2022 Adventure

Mena Creek to Ellis Beach (133Km) 
Hervey Bay to Ellis Beach 1603km

Accommodation:     EllisBeach Oceanfront Park

Our Rating:              10/10
Cost:                       $46 pn Power and Water                                           
Campfires:             No
Image Gallery:        Ellis Beach andCairns
Travelling with:        Fiona Ellis, Steve & Mel Conlan

Camp Description

This delightful park is located right on the beachfront and is surrounded by beautiful palm trees and tranquil waters, with the stunning coastal ranges as a backdrop. The park offers both powered and unpowered sites, and now you can book unpowered sites as well. Please note that the area for unpowered sites can be tight if the park is busy, especially for large caravans that are 20ft or larger.

We took a short drive from Paronella Park to the north side of Cairns to a place that has always been on Kat's bucket list to stay at. It has the same name as Fiona's last name, so we just had to stay there.

As we headed north, we tried to arrange a trip on the Kuranda Train and Skyrail, but the website was not working. We decided to visit the office of Skyrail to find out why we couldn't book. The train was fully booked, which was the issue, but we were offered the chance to take the cable car up and back if we wanted to go immediately. So, we booked our tickets and did the Kuranda Skyrail Rail.

We enjoyed a cable car ride up over the hills, across the Baron Falls, and arrived in the Rainforest Village of Kuranda. We spent the afternoon wandering around the village and visiting the Kuranda Bird Sanctuary.

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The next day, we went to Cairns for some shopping and then headed out to AJ Hackett's Bungy Jump and Minjin Swing. I wasn't up for the jump, but I was excited to do the swing again since I enjoyed it years ago. Fiona and Mel were the only others in the group who were willing to give it a try. It was a thrilling experience!

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