Exactly, we probably butcher the names of places in their country. Americans especially pronounce things the way they are spelt, here in Australia not so much.
You are getting some good advice. Here's my "two bobs worth". Some of the nicest spots in north Queensland are on the Atherton Tableland. To many attractions to list here but you should definitely see the volcanic crater lakes at Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine. One of my favourite spots is out along Boar Pocket road, right at the top of the Gillies highway. Not so busy as the other parts and has the Cathedral fig tree along the way and one of the nicest upland rain forest walks to Mobo Creek. Usually quiet, lots of birds and platypus in the creek (if you are lucky). If you keep going along the dirt road, you'll come across the forestry camping areas at Tinaroo dam. Kauri Creek and Fong On Bay are probably the pick. There is a fee but it's minimal. Behind the lovely little township of Yungaburra is Petersen Creek and you may see tree kangaroos and platypus along that walk. This time of year, keep an eye on the weather and have a healthy respect for the crocs and stingers in the coastal waters. Enjoy your holiday. Just remembered, if you end up walking in the rainforest, stick to tracks and be mindful of the stinging tree, (Dendrocnide moroides ). It has a big heart shape leaf and a decent sting from that for your children could be problematic.
Things I love to do in Cairns. 1. Take the train up to Kuranda - they have a nice Butterfly place up there, as well as a Bird park - then take the Skyrail back down. I prefer to do it this way, as the view out over Cairns and out to Green Island is spectacular as you crest the last ridge. 2. Take a trip out to Green Island - it's lovely and there's a nice Crocodile park there too. Hope you have a great time.
Our family is loving watching our countryside through your families eyes. I’m so thankful I stumbled across your channel. Call America, let them know that you’re Aussies now, we’re keeping you . Then you can just keep doing this - This country has way more for you to show us.
Love your commentaries. Welcome to Australia. Your positivity of Australia is inspiring. We know we live in one of the best countries but don’t know how the rest of the world Think. Keep up your research of destinations before you arrive. Please keep your videos coming.
We pronounce the word 'air' as it is in 'Cairns'. So to the Aussies, we are saying the letter 'R', but to most foreigners, they likely will hear it as a silent letter. 😄
Tip to the wise, get yourself a UHF two way radio and then set it to channel 40 which is the frequency for all highway travellers. You can then listen as regular travellers swap details about road conditions ahead as well as delays.
@TheWickmansLife2024 yeah they're pretty common across the North of Western Australia as they're carrying to remote communities or mine sites up North .. but they do let you know when you can overtake them if you don't have a view of oncoming traffic, they indicate to their left, as if they're turning left, but they aren't. They're just being courteous as they have a perfect view of any incoming traffic and will let you know when you're in the clear to overtake. Also up North in WA IDK about other States but when traveling long distances like up North then most people cumn in the opposite direction will tend to wave at you as a simple hello and travel safely kinda gesture and since I'm from the South of Western Australia this wasn't something we do down here. I only learned about these gestures that Truckies will give you and drivers cumn in the opposite direction...I believe that it's bcoz you can drive for hundreds and hundreds of kilometres without seeing a single person and I guess they get happy when they see people LOL 😂❤️❤️🦘🦘
The highway goes right around Australia that's why its over 14,000 ks. Melbourne to Cairns is just a small part of it. The big trucks are called B doubles. Go further west and some will be towing 4 trailers so double as long. The stacks with the smoke are most likely a sugarcane mill.
Love the video, we drive from the gold coast to airlie beach every year along the A1. A fun game to play with the kids on the drive is the Moo game. Whenever you see a group of cows, wind down the window and someone yells out "Moooooooooo", you then get a point for every cow that looks.. The kids love it. Easier done on the side roads where you're not doing 110kph.
Make sure you go to the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a must. Also if you go inland there’s some beautiful swimming pools. Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. There’s cape York but that might be to high up for you.
Love following along on this adventure. I have family and friends around the Cairns area and I’ve told them about your travels and that you are on UA-cam and everything and they said please let me know if you need anything at all and they are more than willing to help if you need it ❤️
It's great seeing you 2 sharing the driving. I've found through trial and error that 36 hours non stop even in a bus, Brisbane to Cairns eg is just too much. Better to break it into 9 hour stretches with overnight stops to catch some zzz and stretch your legs.
Brisbane to Cairns is further than Brisbane to Melbourne! (1,142 miles) Bne > Mel 1,105 miles. Have a dip at Josephine Falls. There are several rockpools and slides. Some tame, others deep.
If you can goto Etty Bay Beach and Mission Beach. Also around the Elandra Resort, at Licuala Lodge, and along the Dreaming Trail walking track. In the early morning and late afternoon to see Cassowaries in the beaches. Remember to keep a distance as they are easy to scare and dangerous when angry.
You guys are doing it right! If you get a chance Hartleys Crocodile Adventures are the premiere place to see wildlife since the Cairns zoo closed down. Mossman Gorge just north of Port Douglas has some great walks and the swim in the Gorge if the conditions are right is amazing. Enjoy!
On our way back stop off at Babinda Kayacks and do the trip down the Babinda Creek it is absolutely one of the most beautiful family things to do. Have been a Cairns local for 30years so much to see. Don’t forget the Atherton tablelands.
I drove Brisbane to Cooktown on my bike during Covid. That first stretch is mind numbing. Palm cove and Trinity beach north of Cairns I thought were nice.
Driving at night is super dangerous especially in the middle of Australia where animals like camels or other animals stand in the middle of roads at night. You're driving one of the most complained about sections of roads in Australia (by Australians). Road truck trains come with up to 3 extra carriages. But regardless cool video. Stay safe 🤙🇦🇺
I’m really impressed with you guys .I’m sure this epic adventure will remain with you ,and thanks for showing us Aussies how to do it.Too many of us think we need to venture overseas for our vacations when we have it all at home.I don’t know if I could do the same miles in the time but you’ve inspired me to travel in Australia.best wishes for your wonderful family.
Things to do. Check the conditions from locals beforehand but in the Daintree, you should be able to get through to Bloomfield via the Bloomfield track (iconic). At the other end, you have the Lion’s Den. You can camp there or at Home Rule at Rossville (both very special). From there, make it to Cooktown (arguably Australia’s oldest town). For the best fish, have a feed at either the RSL or Bowl’s club. Spend a night at Elim Beach, about an hour north of Cooktown. Come back via the Mulligan Highway to Cairns. On the way check out the Quinkins (aboriginal art work at split rock) and views from the Byerstown range never get boring. If you like, you could even prospect for gold.
Sugar Cane factories, its steam coming off the boilers to turn the syrup into crystal, you could probably have smelled the caramel when you were near them
G'day, Once you start heading inland and away from the more populated coastal areas you will see the big rigs on the roads (3 or 4 trailers and well over 50 meters, 150 feet) If you are on narrow paved roads, move to the sholder and let them use the black top. If you try and force other road users onto the dirt, be prepared for stones through the windscreen. If you are wanting to overtake a truck on dirt be prepared for them to move onto the wrong side of the road. They do this so you can overtake with clear vision out of the dust they are creating. This is just one of the unwritten rules and as such is not an absolute. A cheap UHF 2 way radio from somewhere like ARB or TJM might be handy so you can communicate with truck before passing. They don't need to have extra antennas and the sales rep should be able to advise you on usage, Get one that is 12 volt rechargable so it is always ready to be used.
@@TheWickmansLife2024 A hand held UHF radio from TJM or ARB are most likely to be one of the better well known/trusted brand rather than the "Cheap" ones found in some outlets. A lot of people who drive in rural areas have UHF radios mounted in theis vehicles (I do). I also have a hand held that has an optinal "Pork Chop" mike.
As someone else said, the stacks are from a sugar mill. During the harvest season, the fuel used to operate the factory is the leftover sugar cane plant, which is called bagasse. The factories are self-sufficient for power and export electricity into the power grid. Each mill has its own private narrow guage rail network to transport the harvest sufar cane to the factories. Please be careful travelling at night as there is a lot of wildlife out next to the roads eating the grass beside the road. You'll end up seeing lots of dead kangaroos on the road.
I noticed you went past my town. I saw the Boyne River being videoed. You even went through my hometown when you went over the Fitzroy River. When semee trailers( Not semeye) pass me I take my foot off the accelerator so they pass quicker.
Just thought you might want to listen to a song to remind you of FNQ (far North Queensland) The band is Ganggarjang and the song is Sounds of then . Hope you enjoy your travels. Cheers Keith and Margs 😊
Those stacks look like a sugar refinery. Did you smell the molasses? There was a 2 year old child that passed away in a locked car parked in Innisfail last Monday :-( This happens all around Australia every summer. Pets locked in as well. People underestimate just how quickly the car can heat up even on a 30c day. Let alone 40c. Happens in the southern US too.
Looks like a huge road trip - well done family! We recently drove 33 hours from WA back to our home town in Qld and it was a lot... :P Have fun and enjoy Cairns, it's a beautiful spot
Its just getting started but it is a big one! 33 hours! thats crazy! We want to go to the West Coast Next! Hope we can make it happen! Thank you for the comment and suggestions!
@@TheWickmansLife2024 yes, once you get on the road you realise just how big Australia is and how far everything is from each other on the other side 😂
Longest single drive I've done in Australia is from Philip Island in Victoria to Brisbane in Queensland. We left at 9:00am Philip Island and arrived in Brisbane at 3:30am the next morning, so 18.5 hours straight. Was ultra buggered (tired) by the end of that. Went to Philip Island for the 1989 1st 500cc MotoGP motorbike championship race there and where Wayne Gardner won, an Australian, was awesome. I was 28 back then, now 63.
I hope you stop at Airlie beach on the way back down, it is the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and is a must. I was very surprised you didn't go on the way up.
I hope you're doing the south coast of NSW into Victoria. Qld is nice but the beaches are far superior south of Sydney to Melbourne, and not as hot. You will be blown away. ❤❤❤
Sorry have lived on the NSW coast for more than 60 years and as a surfer I prefer the beaches on the northern NSW coast rather than those on the south coast they just feel warmer and more inviting. I love the south coast but it gives me more the quiet fishing villages vibes. If I had to choose where to live the north coast would be my choice but each to their own.. We have done a lap and a half of Australia over the last 2 years and have seen hundreds of beaches - in terms of scenic beauty I think the beaches in WA are pretty hard to beat.
G’day You’s should try a meat pie with mashed potato on top & tomato sauce 😋 Hopefully you getting to go to Green Island or Fitzroy Island while you’re in Cairns 😉 Stephen 🇦🇺
If you like a little cute town, very international back packer-ish but lovely views and a free swimming lagoon for the kids, access to the Whitsundays - then Airlie Beach on the way back, if youre heading back south, or are you flying out from Cairns? What do you find beautiful about the Bruce highway drive? Can I please ask? Im a NQ person and while I love it from Mackay north to Cairns etc, Ive got to say its boring for us elsewhere
Okay cool! Thats awesome hopefully we can make it there! We Fly out of Brisbane. Not all of the Bruce was beautiful but there was a lot that was. The farm lands, The fields, the mountains/hills. The road its self was long, challenging, and sometimes in bad shape, but we are enjoying every min of it!
You just reminded me of a Graeme Connors song about this stretch of country - “ A Little Further North Each Year” - ua-cam.com/video/dIEvgGC2bfQ/v-deo.htmlsi=eZzAk5Rb2WElY2t7
*Hey Guys* ---- Doesn't matter how you pronounce things --- as long as you collect wonderful memories ----- *That's all that matters* ----- 🙂
Exactly, we probably butcher the names of places in their country. Americans especially pronounce things the way they are spelt, here in Australia not so much.
Well said.
NOT where my wife's memories are concerned. And I was talking about the shit-heads who live there now.. So shove it.
Thank you! We are loving it!
@@70chevs no 🤣 new York is still literally new York.
You are getting some good advice. Here's my "two bobs worth". Some of the nicest spots in north Queensland are on the Atherton Tableland. To many attractions to list here but you should definitely see the volcanic crater lakes at Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine. One of my favourite spots is out along Boar Pocket road, right at the top of the Gillies highway. Not so busy as the other parts and has the Cathedral fig tree along the way and one of the nicest upland rain forest walks to Mobo Creek. Usually quiet, lots of birds and platypus in the creek (if you are lucky). If you keep going along the dirt road, you'll come across the forestry camping areas at Tinaroo dam. Kauri Creek and Fong On Bay are probably the pick. There is a fee but it's minimal. Behind the lovely little township of Yungaburra is Petersen Creek and you may see tree kangaroos and platypus along that walk. This time of year, keep an eye on the weather and have a healthy respect for the crocs and stingers in the coastal waters. Enjoy your holiday.
Just remembered, if you end up walking in the rainforest, stick to tracks and be mindful of the stinging tree, (Dendrocnide moroides ). It has a big heart shape leaf and a decent sting from that for your children could be problematic.
Good to know and Thank you for all the information! very helpful! Hopefully we can get to some of these places!
Things I love to do in Cairns. 1. Take the train up to Kuranda - they have a nice Butterfly place up there, as well as a Bird park - then take the Skyrail back down. I prefer to do it this way, as the view out over Cairns and out to Green Island is spectacular as you crest the last ridge. 2. Take a trip out to Green Island - it's lovely and there's a nice Crocodile park there too. Hope you have a great time.
Thank you! Those are great suggestions! Hope we can do some!
Seriously what troopers are these little kids , doing this trip like true legends
They are definitely troopers, but don't fool yourself they will run us into the ground lol
Our family is loving watching our countryside through your families eyes.
I’m so thankful I stumbled across your channel.
Call America, let them know that you’re Aussies now, we’re keeping you .
Then you can just keep doing this - This country has way more for you to show us.
Thank you for the support! Glad you are enjoying it! Hopefully we can see as much as this country as possible! Would be awesome!
kuranda guys you will love it, train up , skyrail down you will love it , love ya vids , stay safe
Ok cool! Thank you!
Love your commentaries. Welcome to Australia. Your positivity of Australia is inspiring. We know we live in one of the best countries but don’t know how the rest of the world
Think. Keep up your research of destinations before you arrive. Please keep your videos coming.
Thank you! That means a lot! We love Australia! It’s a special place!
We pronounce the word 'air' as it is in 'Cairns'. So to the Aussies, we are saying the letter 'R', but to most foreigners, they likely will hear it as a silent letter. 😄
That makes sense! It’s funny hearing the differences between the accents/languages.
Tip to the wise, get yourself a UHF two way radio and then set it to channel 40 which is the frequency for all highway travellers. You can then listen as regular travellers swap details about road conditions ahead as well as delays.
That’s a great idea thank you!
I’m loving your videos. Have a great time in Northern Queensland. ☺️❤️
Thank you!
LOL wait until you see a Road Train with 3 trailers...❤❤
We have heard about that. That is crazy!
@TheWickmansLife2024 yeah they're pretty common across the North of Western Australia as they're carrying to remote communities or mine sites up North .. but they do let you know when you can overtake them if you don't have a view of oncoming traffic, they indicate to their left, as if they're turning left, but they aren't. They're just being courteous as they have a perfect view of any incoming traffic and will let you know when you're in the clear to overtake. Also up North in WA IDK about other States but when traveling long distances like up North then most people cumn in the opposite direction will tend to wave at you as a simple hello and travel safely kinda gesture and since I'm from the South of Western Australia this wasn't something we do down here. I only learned about these gestures that Truckies will give you and drivers cumn in the opposite direction...I believe that it's bcoz you can drive for hundreds and hundreds of kilometres without seeing a single person and I guess they get happy when they see people LOL 😂❤️❤️🦘🦘
Thank you again for sharing your journey. So enjoyable.
Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it!
The highway goes right around Australia that's why its over 14,000 ks. Melbourne to Cairns is just a small part of it. The big trucks are called B doubles. Go further west and some will be towing 4 trailers so double as long. The stacks with the smoke are most likely a sugarcane mill.
That’s wild! We couldn’t imagine seeing 4 trailers! And okay cool, sugar mills all over!
Big drive guys , well done
Enjoy Cairns
Thank you!
Take the kids for a swim at Cairns Lagoon. Its beautiful there.
We plan on trying to do that!
Love the video, we drive from the gold coast to airlie beach every year along the A1. A fun game to play with the kids on the drive is the Moo game. Whenever you see a group of cows, wind down the window and someone yells out "Moooooooooo", you then get a point for every cow that looks.. The kids love it. Easier done on the side roads where you're not doing 110kph.
That sounds like a lot of fun! We will have to try this out! lol
Glad to see you back and wishing you many happy times. Love Shaun.
Thank you!
Make sure you go to the Great Barrier Reef. It’s a must. Also if you go inland there’s some beautiful swimming pools. Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. There’s cape York but that might be to high up for you.
Okay thank you! That all sounds amazing! Hope we can do a few of those!
Love following along on this adventure. I have family and friends around the Cairns area and I’ve told them about your travels and that you are on UA-cam and everything and they said please let me know if you need anything at all and they are more than willing to help if you need it ❤️
Thank you! That’s very nice! We really appreciate that!
Another nice video guys, even as an Aussie those pies look awesome 👍
Just subed your videos always make me smile, enjoy your trip looks fantastic.
Thank you! They really were!
It's great seeing you 2 sharing the driving. I've found through trial and error that 36 hours non stop even in a bus, Brisbane to Cairns eg is just too much. Better to break it into 9 hour stretches with overnight stops to catch some zzz and stretch your legs.
Definitely it’s a long trip. Especially with the kids can only push it so hard!
Brisbane to Cairns is further than Brisbane to Melbourne! (1,142 miles) Bne > Mel 1,105 miles. Have a dip at Josephine Falls. There are several rockpools and slides. Some tame, others deep.
If you can goto Etty Bay Beach and Mission Beach. Also around the Elandra Resort, at Licuala Lodge, and along the Dreaming Trail walking track. In the early morning and late afternoon to see Cassowaries in the beaches. Remember to keep a distance as they are easy to scare and dangerous when angry.
Okay we will try that sounds awesome!
lucky vegemites. stay safe.. happy boxing day.. AND you are now commanded TO HAVE FUN.
Thank you! We will!
You guys are doing it right! If you get a chance Hartleys Crocodile Adventures are the premiere place to see wildlife since the Cairns zoo closed down. Mossman Gorge just north of Port Douglas has some great walks and the swim in the Gorge if the conditions are right is amazing. Enjoy!
Ok cool thank you! We will definitely do a few of those spots!
A Song for you guys.(sounds of then ..this is Australia by gang gajang) cane fields are mentioned in the song.
Ok cool we will check it out!
Love you guys, happy to see you back and making the most of your time here. Enjoy
Thank you! We are trying!
On our way back stop off at Babinda Kayacks and do the trip down the Babinda Creek it is absolutely one of the most beautiful family things to do. Have been a Cairns local for 30years so much to see. Don’t forget the Atherton tablelands.
Ok cool thank you those are great suggestions!
Just to clarify the Daintree is 180mil years old, its THE oldest rainforest in the world.
Sorry if we messed that up! It most definitely is the oldest rainforest in the world!
I drove Brisbane to Cooktown on my bike during Covid. That first stretch is mind numbing. Palm cove and Trinity beach north of Cairns I thought were nice.
Yeah it really is! Gets long! Yeah there is a lot of beautiful up this way!
Hopefully weather is OK. Coming into wet season on the north. Also, the Australian accent gets stronger the further north you go. 😜
Thank you we hope it is too! I mean it is a rainforest right? lol
Wow - such a great adventure! But you are so driving past some of the greatest spots...
We will hit a lot of the spots on the way back south! Thank you for the support!
those stacks would be a sugar mill
Gotcha! They had a bit of a sweet smell!
Driving at night is super dangerous especially in the middle of Australia where animals like camels or other animals stand in the middle of roads at night. You're driving one of the most complained about sections of roads in Australia (by Australians). Road truck trains come with up to 3 extra carriages. But regardless cool video. Stay safe 🤙🇦🇺
Yeah it isn't something we like doing thats for sure! Dont plan on doing to much more of it now!
I’m really impressed with you guys .I’m sure this epic adventure will remain with you ,and thanks for showing us Aussies how to do it.Too many of us think we need to venture overseas for our vacations when we have it all at home.I don’t know if I could do the same miles in the time but you’ve inspired me to travel in Australia.best wishes for your wonderful family.
Thank you that means a lot and thank you for the support! It’s a lot that’s for sure even for us!
What the? You haven't had a pie yet. I'm a pieaholic. 😜 Pies are the best thing for a quick bite. 👌😎
I know crazy! They are amazing!
the smoke stacks are a sugar mill. Lots of sugar cane grown up that way.
Gotcha!
Things to do. Check the conditions from locals beforehand but in the Daintree, you should be able to get through to Bloomfield via the Bloomfield track (iconic). At the other end, you have the Lion’s Den. You can camp there or at Home Rule at Rossville (both very special). From there, make it to Cooktown (arguably Australia’s oldest town). For the best fish, have a feed at either the RSL or Bowl’s club. Spend a night at Elim Beach, about an hour north of Cooktown. Come back via the Mulligan Highway to Cairns. On the way check out the Quinkins (aboriginal art work at split rock) and views from the Byerstown range never get boring. If you like, you could even prospect for gold.
Ok cool! Thank you! Those are great suggestions! Hopefully we can make it happen!
Whitsundays Islands is a must do,you won’t be disappointed. You have already pasted that area so on the way back it’s something to think about.😊
Ok cool! Thank you! We will look into it!
@ The snorkeling is like swimming in an aquarium, it’s all coral reef.
Sugar Cane factories, its steam coming off the boilers to turn the syrup into crystal, you could probably have smelled the caramel when you were near them
Gotcha that makes sense! We could definitely smell something!
G'day, Once you start heading inland and away from the more populated coastal areas you will see the big rigs on the roads (3 or 4 trailers and well over 50 meters, 150 feet) If you are on narrow paved roads, move to the sholder and let them use the black top. If you try and force other road users onto the dirt, be prepared for stones through the windscreen. If you are wanting to overtake a truck on dirt be prepared for them to move onto the wrong side of the road. They do this so you can overtake with clear vision out of the dust they are creating. This is just one of the unwritten rules and as such is not an absolute. A cheap UHF 2 way radio from somewhere like ARB or TJM might be handy so you can communicate with truck before passing. They don't need to have extra antennas and the sales rep should be able to advise you on usage, Get one that is 12 volt rechargable so it is always ready to be used.
Okay thank you so much! This is all great information! Thank you so much! The radio isn’t a bad idea! Thank you for the comment and tips!
@@TheWickmansLife2024 A hand held UHF radio from TJM or ARB are most likely to be one of the better well known/trusted brand rather than the "Cheap" ones found in some outlets. A lot of people who drive in rural areas have UHF radios mounted in theis vehicles (I do). I also have a hand held that has an optinal "Pork Chop" mike.
Don't stress the pronunciations...doesn't matter! Just have fun. May North Qld be kind to you😊
Thank you!
Meat Pies & sausage Rolls...my go to 😋😋 Please continue to exercise caution around rock pools, lakes etc.
We will and they really are!
As someone else said, the stacks are from a sugar mill. During the harvest season, the fuel used to operate the factory is the leftover sugar cane plant, which is called bagasse. The factories are self-sufficient for power and export electricity into the power grid.
Each mill has its own private narrow guage rail network to transport the harvest sufar cane to the factories.
Please be careful travelling at night as there is a lot of wildlife out next to the roads eating the grass beside the road. You'll end up seeing lots of dead kangaroos on the road.
Gotcha okay cool! Thank you for the comment and information! We will be careful! There are so many kangaroos at night on the A1!
Watch those Road Trains !
Definitely!
Safe travels
Thank you!
Sugar refineries where they mill all the harvested sugar cane from the fields that you are driving through.
Ok cool makes sense!
I noticed you went past my town. I saw the Boyne River being videoed. You even went through my hometown when you went over the Fitzroy River. When semee trailers( Not semeye) pass me I take my foot off the accelerator so they pass quicker.
That’s cool! I do the same thing. Let them go on by!
Just thought you might want to listen to a song to remind you of FNQ (far North Queensland) The band is Ganggarjang and the song is Sounds of then . Hope you enjoy your travels. Cheers Keith and Margs 😊
Thank you! We will check it out!
The steam plumes indicate the sugar mills processing the surrounding sugar plantations.
Gotcha, that makes sense!
Those stacks look like a sugar refinery. Did you smell the molasses? There was a 2 year old child that passed away in a locked car parked in Innisfail last Monday :-( This happens all around Australia every summer. Pets locked in as well. People underestimate just how quickly the car can heat up even on a 30c day. Let alone 40c. Happens in the southern US too.
We did! That’s so sad! We hate to hear that. Yeah that heat is no joke, not something to play around with.
Hope you have a great time in Cairns.
Thank you!
Now you're in Cairns, Green Island is good and the trip to the market on the Kuranda railway.
Okay Cool! Hopefully we can make that happen!
Looks like a huge road trip - well done family! We recently drove 33 hours from WA back to our home town in Qld and it was a lot... :P Have fun and enjoy Cairns, it's a beautiful spot
PS. if you're back down on the Sunshine Coast at some point Moffat Beach is our favourite spot
Its just getting started but it is a big one! 33 hours! thats crazy! We want to go to the West Coast Next! Hope we can make it happen! Thank you for the comment and suggestions!
@@TheWickmansLife2024 yes, once you get on the road you realise just how big Australia is and how far everything is from each other on the other side 😂
Those stacks are for sugar cane refining, harmless sream
Gotcha! Makes sense! Had a smell so I was curious.
The truck you saw is a B double, in the outback they have road trains that have 3 or four trailers.
Thats crazy!
When you called into to Cardwell did you visit the Battle of the Coral Sea memorial. It wouldn't have been far from the oie cart.
We didn’t but that sounds really cool! Wish we did!
Longest single drive I've done in Australia is from Philip Island in Victoria to Brisbane in Queensland. We left at 9:00am Philip Island and arrived in Brisbane at 3:30am the next morning, so 18.5 hours straight. Was ultra buggered (tired) by the end of that. Went to Philip Island for the 1989 1st 500cc MotoGP motorbike championship race there and where Wayne Gardner won, an Australian, was awesome. I was 28 back then, now 63.
Wow that’s wild, and also really cool! Would of loved to see that race back then!
You guys are awesome, you’re true blue with an accent .
Thank you!
I hope you stop at Airlie beach on the way back down, it is the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef and is a must. I was very surprised you didn't go on the way up.
We want to hit it on the way back!
I hope you're doing the south coast of NSW into Victoria.
Qld is nice but the beaches are far superior south of Sydney to Melbourne, and not as hot.
You will be blown away. ❤❤❤
Sorry have lived on the NSW coast for more than 60 years and as a surfer I prefer the beaches on the northern NSW coast rather than those on the south coast they just feel warmer and more inviting. I love the south coast but it gives me more the quiet fishing villages vibes. If I had to choose where to live the north coast would be my choice but each to their own.. We have done a lap and a half of Australia over the last 2 years and have seen hundreds of beaches - in terms of scenic beauty I think the beaches in WA are pretty hard to beat.
We are doing NSW
They are Sugar refineries guys not little power stations. Nice videos.
Thank you!
Those trailers are what you call road train
Okay cool! That’s good to know!
G’day
You’s should try a meat pie with mashed potato on top & tomato sauce 😋
Hopefully you getting to go to Green Island or Fitzroy Island while you’re in Cairns 😉
Stephen 🇦🇺
Okay we will try some!
Stacks are sugar mills.
Ok cool!
Aussies don't tend to pronounce their R's. So Cairns sounds like Cans. This was brought to my attention from an Irish mate.
Gotcha that makes sense!
if you can go to Bundaberg - do youeslf a favour and try the bundy rum and softdrink factory - oh, and the stacks are usually cane sugar refineries
Ok cool sounds fun thank you!
Cairns is spelt this way... You can swim at the pool area in Cairns but not in the ocean due to crocs...it's the same in the river system.
Ok cool that makes sense! Thank you for the comment!
If you like a little cute town, very international back packer-ish but lovely views and a free swimming lagoon for the kids, access to the Whitsundays - then Airlie Beach on the way back, if youre heading back south, or are you flying out from Cairns?
What do you find beautiful about the Bruce highway drive? Can I please ask? Im a NQ person and while I love it from Mackay north to Cairns etc, Ive got to say its boring for us elsewhere
Okay cool! Thats awesome hopefully we can make it there! We Fly out of Brisbane. Not all of the Bruce was beautiful but there was a lot that was. The farm lands, The fields, the mountains/hills. The road its self was long, challenging, and sometimes in bad shape, but we are enjoying every min of it!
The smoke stacks are sugar mills
Gotcha! That makes sense!
Some McDonald's /maccas and servos have showers
Ok cool! Thank you!
Cairns means "a pile of rocks" remember these names were coined in the mid to late 18th century. Old English.
Definitely lol. Meant something back then!
You just reminded me of a Graeme Connors song about this stretch of country - “ A Little Further North Each Year” - ua-cam.com/video/dIEvgGC2bfQ/v-deo.htmlsi=eZzAk5Rb2WElY2t7
We will check it out!
smoke refinery sugar
Gotcha! Makes sense based off the smell!
Was that editing done by bluetooth from your brain to the laptop 😂.
Yes lol
It's pronounced Harvey Bay. Pronouncing "er" as "ar" is an old English thing.
That makes sense!
Your children are used to hard travel. All that driving made ME tired.
Yeah they are but still a lot even for us!
THE FIRST rule to enjoying a pie... is to burn your lips
Thats the truth lol
ahh.. pastry flakes in the car hahha. pro tip, dont eat pies and snag rolls in the car :)
Found that out the hard way lol
@@TheWickmansLife2024 we have all done it mate, dont stress.