Reeling in ‘The Big One’

Number 10 on the Bucket List – go fishing and catch a big fish – has thus far proven an elusive feat. It has become palpably clear that fishing the Johnstone River in the tinny is never going to cut the mustard. Luckily for Mr M and Grandad M, our next-door neighbour is single, butContinue reading “Reeling in ‘The Big One’”

Boating at Mourilyan Harbour (aka social distancing)

We are living in strange and uncertain times at the moment. With COVID-19 measures in place cancelling the girls’ sport and other activities, we have found ourselves with free weekends, but avoiding crowded areas and tourist hubs. Still wanting to get out of the house, but mindful of trying to maintain social distancing , weContinue reading “Boating at Mourilyan Harbour (aka social distancing)”

Babinda Boulders

Time to share our first local adventure: A day trip to the Boulders for a swim in the Babinda Creek (and a tick for number 9 on the bucket list – swim in a freshwater swimming hole – for those playing along at home). Babinda is about 30km north of Innisfail, around an easy 20Continue reading “Babinda Boulders”