My sister and bil have recently been to Roma and returned home to Tin Can Bay via Eidsvold and Wuruma Dam. They said there are heaps of caravans on the roads.
My favourite spot in FNQ is the Atherton Tablelands, and not just because of my friend living there. It's a beautiful area.
But if I go this year, it'll be by plane for a short visit. Lots of other places I haven't seen yet.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Saturday 20th of April 2013 04:27:45 PM
Sol said
07:40 PM Apr 20, 2013
I was just out on a callout and noticed a few caravans (approx 30) heading north.
Was wondering how many of you are heading up to beautiful FNQ this winter and where are you going to stay?
Anyone staying at Kurrimine or Mission Beach?
Cheers Sol
jules47 said
10:10 PM Apr 20, 2013
I am sure a lot will be staying at either or both of these spots, as well as a lot of other places!!! the whole of FNQ is wonderful spot to be in the winter!!
kettle said
10:59 PM Apr 20, 2013
We are heading that way next week, ultimate destination Babinda as a base to participate in my son-in-laws Barra fishing trips
Edco said
11:28 PM Apr 20, 2013
Intend to go north probably about July. A couple of favourite spots - Diggers Creek Car Pk El Arish (at turn off to Mission Bch.) and Walkamin. A few other stops on way up to see family. Ed.
msg said
01:46 AM Apr 21, 2013
Me !! I'll be wandering around somewhere sometime.
retiree said
01:50 AM Apr 21, 2013
at present staying with friends at carbrook for a further two weeks then heading to beerwah for few days then going to a caravan park called alby beach about 14kms from ayr up towards townsville for june and july havent been there before at this park but has been recommended to us anyone been there and give us any feedback looking forward to this trip and hope to see and meet other gn on our trip jules we left coffs last week when there we had rain plus rain safe travels all cherylle
Beth54 said
01:55 AM Apr 21, 2013
retiree wrote:
at present staying with friends at carbrook for a further two weeks then heading to beerwah for few days then going to a caravan park called alby beach about 14kms from ayr up towards townsville for june and july havent been there before at this park but has been recommended to us anyone been there and give us any feedback looking forward to this trip and hope to see and meet other gn on our trip jules we left coffs last week when there we had rain plus rain safe travels all cherylle
I live just around the corner from where you're staying Cherylle. Would you like to meet for a cuppa? I'll PM you.
Baz421 said
02:02 AM Apr 21, 2013
Goin somewhere north about 1 May,,, we don't plan too definatively,,, just mosey on. Hope to be on road at least 5 months this time.
jules47 said
02:09 AM Apr 21, 2013
retiree wrote:
at present staying with friends at carbrook for a further two weeks then heading to beerwah for few days then going to a caravan park called alby beach about 14kms from ayr up towards townsville for june and july havent been there before at this park but has been recommended to us anyone been there and give us any feedback looking forward to this trip and hope to see and meet other gn on our trip jules we left coffs last week when there we had rain plus rain safe travels all cherylle
Hi Cherylle - would that be Alva Beach? Friend used to live there - nice place - they caught heaps of fish off the beach.
And we just missed you!!!!!!!!! We are in the Showgrounds CP - visiting family. Will see you somewhere along the way soon. Have you seen the photos of John's (Yeoeleven) Coaster - rego on Wednesday - fingers crossed all is ok!!!!!
buffy61 said
05:02 AM Apr 21, 2013
Yep... not heading out until beginning of August but FNQ is the rough direction we will head. Would like to get some short term work at Townsville Hospital so will head that direction!! Cant wait!!! :)
kettle said
01:51 PM Apr 21, 2013
Baz, we are you leaving from and what route are you taking, are you going inland or the coast. We will be leaving Bathurst about 26th and just meandering North, no set route yet, maybe Coonabarabran for the first night and after that we will just wait & see. This is our maiden voyage, totally new to the caravan thing so a little apprehensive, that will probably take a day or two to wear off
John & Terri
Sol said
02:26 PM Apr 21, 2013
If anyone is staying at Mission beach or Kurrimine please feel free to let me know, as I'd like to call around and say g'day.
Cheers Sol
the rocket said
03:25 PM Apr 21, 2013
next month Bribie Island. Look out Peejay.
herbie said
09:41 PM Apr 21, 2013
Despite media reports re QLD floods, FNQ north of Rockhampton there has been no flooding and no damage . In fact due to a very hot summer , there has been very low rainfall..Someone was telling me the best wet ewason in 10 years.Karrimine Beach has actually had one of the driest wet seasonon record.
-- Edited by herbie on Sunday 21st of April 2013 09:42:59 PM
Shuttlebugs said
11:25 PM Apr 21, 2013
Heading to Cairns in September and staying the month. Anyone know a good place to stay at all?
kettle said
12:08 AM Apr 22, 2013
Shuttlebugs wrote:
Heading to Cairns in September and staying the month. Anyone know a good place to stay at all?
I believe that Cairns Council has just spent a lot of money on Palm Cove CP, maybe worthwhile checking it out
Baz421 said
12:49 AM Apr 22, 2013
kettle wrote:
Baz, we are you leaving from and what route are you taking, are you going inland or the coast. We will be leaving Bathurst about 26th and just meandering North, no set route yet, maybe Coonabarabran for the first night and after that we will just wait & see. This is our maiden voyage, totally new to the caravan thing so a little apprehensive, that will probably take a day or two to wear off
John & Terri
Hi Guys we are going inland somewhere and should be around mid western NSW end of May,,, then up through Lightning Ridge I hope. So may catch up.
Cheers Baz
kettle said
01:53 AM Apr 22, 2013
Baz421 wrote:
kettle wrote:
Baz, we are you leaving from and what route are you taking, are you going inland or the coast. We will be leaving Bathurst about 26th and just meandering North, no set route yet, maybe Coonabarabran for the first night and after that we will just wait & see. This is our maiden voyage, totally new to the caravan thing so a little apprehensive, that will probably take a day or two to wear off
John & Terri
Hi Guys we are going inland somewhere and should be around mid western NSW end of May,,, then up through Lightning Ridge I hope. So may catch up.
Cheers Baz
We are leaving this week 26/4 so will be in FNQ in early May, maybe catch up with you somewhere up there. First stop is now Premer at Lions Park, will post a review after we have stayed there, reports so far are positive. After that depends what town is ahead of us. very flexible and no rush.. we think it will take us about 2 weeks to get there. Might find some good fishing spots on the way which may delay us, if the fish are biting may take us longer.
KFT said
01:56 AM Apr 22, 2013
G'day everyone,
We plan to head off from Quirindi around the 31 may 1st june and head to Pilliga bore for a few nights of soaking in warm water before we go to Kidmans camp at bourke then north thru cunnamulla charleville winton to normanton then over to cairns cooktown make our way south down the coast to newcastle about september.
we are a friendly couple of couples so say gday if you see us anywhere.
Yep, that's the page I was referring to, Sheba. The reviews aren't too good, are they :(
herbie said
07:04 AM Apr 22, 2013
Despite medas reports re QLD floods, FNQ north of Rockhampton there has been no flooding and no damage . In fact due to a very hot summer , there has been very low rainfall..Someone was telling me the best wet ewason in 10 years.Karrimine Beach has actually had one of the driest wet seasonon record.
THat c/ van park in that link , i hope will be of some help to people heading to Cairns,,,The reviews read like a horror of a place .In one review it says the park is owned by a sydney based ( mob ) i bet they do not or even care this is going on ,all they would see is the $$$$$$.
PALM COVE CAIRNS CITY COUNCIL CAMPING GROUNDS, 149 Williams Esplanade, Qld 4879. Ph 07 40553824
I will try and find some reviews, haven't stayed there, just read the reports about the upgrade, this CP is owned and operated by Cairns City Cpuncil
biggles said
01:33 PM Apr 22, 2013
Hi folks
.. Having spent the last (3) southern winters in far north Qld, I became quite aware of a poor attitude that the Cairns Council has towards establishing better standards for travelling GN's ..
In total contrast, I spent my time using Mareeba as a base .. and its only about 70 k's from Cairns.
Thats how I found it and why I went back each year ..
Jon
tramway said
01:47 PM Apr 22, 2013
hi jon
heading north for my first trip and would like to make mareeba my base for a week or two .where would you suggest
regards phil
biggles said
02:01 PM Apr 22, 2013
Hi Phil ..
I only ever stayed at the Rodeo Grounds while there .. but I do know that for some period (maybe a month or two) of each year that they are closed to the public as a camping area. Probably to give the caretaker (of long standing) time for a holiday ..
It's also known as a spot you can drop your van (for a minimal fee) if heading for a trip by 4x4 to the tip ..
Suggest you make a call for latest details .. (sorry, phone number is not handy) ..
Jon
tramway said
02:15 PM Apr 22, 2013
thanks for quick reply i will have a look at showground
My sister and bil have recently been to Roma and returned home to Tin Can Bay via Eidsvold and Wuruma Dam. They said there are heaps of caravans on the roads.
My favourite spot in FNQ is the Atherton Tablelands, and not just because of my friend living there. It's a beautiful area.
But if I go this year, it'll be by plane for a short visit. Lots of other places I haven't seen yet.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Saturday 20th of April 2013 04:27:45 PM
I was just out on a callout and noticed a few caravans (approx 30) heading north.
Was wondering how many of you are heading up to beautiful FNQ this winter and where are you going to stay?
Anyone staying at Kurrimine or Mission Beach?
Cheers Sol
Ed.
at present staying with friends at carbrook for a further two weeks then heading to beerwah for few days then going to a caravan park called alby beach about 14kms from ayr up towards townsville for june and july havent been there before at this park but has been recommended to us anyone been there and give us any feedback looking forward to this trip and hope to see and meet other gn on our trip jules we left coffs last week when there we had rain plus rain safe travels all cherylle
I live just around the corner from where you're staying Cherylle. Would you like to meet for a cuppa? I'll PM you.
Goin somewhere north about 1 May,,, we don't plan too definatively,,, just mosey on. Hope to be on road at least 5 months this time.
Hi Cherylle - would that be Alva Beach? Friend used to live there - nice place - they caught heaps of fish off the beach.
And we just missed you!!!!!!!!! We are in the Showgrounds CP - visiting family. Will see you somewhere along the way soon. Have you seen the photos of John's (Yeoeleven) Coaster - rego on Wednesday - fingers crossed all is ok!!!!!
Would like to get some short term work at Townsville Hospital so will head that direction!!
Cant wait!!! :)
Baz, we are you leaving from and what route are you taking, are you going inland or the coast. We will be leaving Bathurst about 26th and just meandering North, no set route yet, maybe Coonabarabran for the first night and after that we will just wait & see. This is our maiden voyage, totally new to the caravan thing so a little apprehensive, that will probably take a day or two to wear off
John & Terri
Cheers Sol
next month Bribie Island. Look out Peejay.
Despite media reports re QLD floods, FNQ north of Rockhampton there has been no flooding and no damage . In fact due to a very hot summer , there has been very low rainfall..Someone was telling me the best wet ewason in 10 years.Karrimine Beach has actually had one of the driest wet seasonon record.
-- Edited by herbie on Sunday 21st of April 2013 09:42:59 PM
I believe that Cairns Council has just spent a lot of money on Palm Cove CP, maybe worthwhile checking it out
Hi Guys we are going inland somewhere and should be around mid western NSW end of May,,, then up through Lightning Ridge I hope. So may catch up.
Cheers Baz
We are leaving this week 26/4 so will be in FNQ in early May, maybe catch up with you somewhere up there. First stop is now Premer at Lions Park, will post a review after we have stayed there, reports so far are positive. After that depends what town is ahead of us. very flexible and no rush.. we think it will take us about 2 weeks to get there. Might find some good fishing spots on the way which may delay us, if the fish are biting may take us longer.
We plan to head off from Quirindi around the 31 may 1st june and head to Pilliga bore for a few nights of soaking in warm water before we go to Kidmans camp at bourke then north thru cunnamulla charleville winton to normanton then over to cairns cooktown make our way south down the coast to newcastle about september.
we are a friendly couple of couples so say gday if you see us anywhere.
frank
Is this the place you mean, John and Terri?
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255069-d595844-Reviews-Cairns_Villa_and_Leisure_Park-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland.html
I am heading to FNQ early June and intend on going as far as I can get then back south through the interior before the wet.
I am in a hiace Commuter with "The Grey Nomads" stcker and my avatar front and back so if you see me please say gooday.
Steve
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hotel_Review-g255069-d595844-Reviews-Cairns_Villa_and_Leisure_Park-Cairns_Cairns_Region_Queensland.html
Despite medas reports re QLD floods, FNQ north of Rockhampton there has been no flooding and no damage . In fact due to a very hot summer , there has been very low rainfall..Someone was telling me the best wet ewason in 10 years.Karrimine Beach has actually had one of the driest wet seasonon record.
THat c/ van park in that link , i hope will be of some help to people heading to Cairns,,,The reviews read like a horror of a place .In one review it says the park is owned by a sydney based ( mob ) i bet they do not or even care this is going on ,all they would see is the $$$$$$.
No Shuttle.
PALM COVE CAIRNS CITY COUNCIL CAMPING GROUNDS, 149 Williams Esplanade, Qld 4879. Ph 07 40553824
I will try and find some reviews, haven't stayed there, just read the reports about the upgrade, this CP is owned and operated by Cairns City Cpuncil
Hi folks
.. Having spent the last (3) southern winters in far north Qld, I became quite aware of a poor attitude that the Cairns Council has towards establishing better standards for travelling GN's ..
In total contrast, I spent my time using Mareeba as a base .. and its only about 70 k's from Cairns.
Thats how I found it and why I went back each year ..
Jon
heading north for my first trip and would like to make mareeba my base for a week or two .where would you suggest
regards phil
Hi Phil ..
I only ever stayed at the Rodeo Grounds while there .. but I do know that for some period (maybe a month or two) of each year that they are closed to the public as a camping area. Probably to give the caretaker (of long standing) time for a holiday ..
It's also known as a spot you can drop your van (for a minimal fee) if heading for a trip by 4x4 to the tip ..
Suggest you make a call for latest details .. (sorry, phone number is not handy) ..
Jon
thanks for quick reply i will have a look at showground
phil