The Sunlander

The Sunlander at Brisbane station

Peter in the lounge car

Peter and I travelled Queenslander Class on the Sunlander from Brisbane to Cairns. It's a slow trip but very genteel and reminiscent of yesteryear. We enjoyed delightful company, delicious meals and entertainment by singer and keyboard player, Paul.

Delicious lunch served on the second day

Death of a wine cask

Lyn's cask of red wine died a horrible death in the cooler box. Here we dispose of the evidence at Merluna Station near Weipa.

Our camp at Merluna Station

Day 9 Chili Beach

It was a rough journey into Chili Beach, but a leisurely walk along the white sands made up for the discomfort. What a lovely way to end a beautiful day.

When we returned to camp Rob was attempting to relieve a coconut palm of its fruit. He wasn't successful, however someone gave him a coconut they had acquired earlier. The fresh coconut was delicious.

Our fellow travellers enjoying a rest at Chili Beach

After a very windy night we explored the beach before setting off for Portland Roads.

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Day 11 Hann Crossing

Arriving at our riverside bush camp in the late afternoon I noticed a small crocodile swimming across the river. No worries, at least he was going the other way.
After setting up camp we discovered a goanna while on the long cross country trek to the toilets.
Later, Rhonda and I enjoyed photographing a beautiful sunset.

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Days 5 - 7 Loyalty Beach

We camped at Loyalty Beach near Siesia for three nights and enjoyed a magnificent sunset each evening.

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Day 13 Daintree

Leaving Cooktown we travelled south via the Bloomfield Track through the world heritage listed Daintree rainforest, before ending our tour at our Cairns accommodation.