Sit Down With Sam

Hi readers
Another long weekend has come and gone, so, whatever you found yourself getting up to, I hope you enjoyed it.
I saw this long weekend as an opportunity to explore and headed north.
My plan was to explore the Tablelands region, an area that has been at the top of my list for many years.
I found a motel nearby at Bramston Beach that would allow the perfect combination of proximity to the Tablelands while also providing a relaxing homebase at which I could chill when I pleased.
I departed Home Hill on Friday morning, my first stop was a visit to a friend in Ingham, before checking out towns like Cardwell and Tully and exploring nearby lookouts, waterfalls and swimming holes.
Saturday was a day of relaxation spent between the shores of Bramston Beach, the motel pool and the couch.
Then, feeling recharged and ready to go, I embarked on a day trip on Sunday travelling between the towns of Ravenshoe, Innisfail, Yungaburra and Gordonvale, stopping at as many waterfalls, swimming holes and landmarks as I could.
Of course, there is way too much to cram into a day in that region, but I feel like I made the most of my day and ticked plenty of spots off the list while still taking the time to appreciate the beauty of the area.
Driving between these destinations through the rolling green hills was a particular highlight, the weather toing and froing between cloudy and sunny.
Monday was spent making my way back to the Burdekin after checking out Babinda Boulders where I saw only the second cassowary I’ve ever seen in my life.
Other highlights throughout the weekend included Josephine Falls, Tchupala Falls, Mount Hypipamee, Lake Eacham and a swim at Mission Beach on the way home.
I certainly had a full, yet refreshing long weekend of adventure and relaxation and I hope you did too.

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