Judy & Brian Tour Oz

South Mission Beach Qld August 2nd 2023 Lot of really heavy rain overnight, but by 7am, it had stopped and I thought I might risk a beach walk. Well tome more exact, a walk from the end of South Mission Beach, across the headland via the Kennedy track and down onto the beach at Luggers Bay. The start seemed reasonable, the first 200m is a fantastic boardwalk. The track then climbs steeply upon a 'few' steps and down and up and one and on for about 1.2km. Finally at the end the track drops down onto the beach via a large set of stairs. The first time I came here in 2015 there were no steps, they had all been blown away from the effects of the then most recent cyclone. Looks promising enough. Kennedy track, South Mission Beach Qld On more recent visits the stairs have been well and truly present and access to the beach and beyond was made exceptionally easy.' None of which prepared me for todays surprise, the ocean was swirling about the bottom step! I checked the tide and fo...

Tully Qld July 24, 2015 I love these country areas. Today is the Tully Show day (Tully is about 25km away) and so, naturally, it is a public holiday and everything, including Woolies, is closed! So, when in Mission Beach, do as the Mission Beachers do, go to the Tully show. Of we went, bright and early about 11 o'clock. Now, Tull is the wettest place in Australia, something about 4 metres, yes taller than a house, worth of rain every year. As we approached Tully we could see the ever-present clouds hanging about and assumed that we would need out wet weather gear: But no! It stayed fine the entire time we were there, here are some snaps and some witty captions for good measure: Little Miss Sugarcane. Ag Show. Tully Qld Inside the pavilion. Ag Show. Tully Qld Yes, we have no bananas! Ag Show. Tully Qld Nanny and a granny. Ag Show. Tully Qld Bite me bum! Ag Show. Tully Qld And you can bit yours too! Ag Show. Tully Qld Does...