The return trip started with a trip to the Coffee Factory in Mareeba.  We were surprised by the amazing museum and of course the sampling of free chocolate and coffee.

Lava Tubes and Carnarvon Gorge

Then it was off to Undara, the amazing lava tubes.  We found the tubes fascinating although the place we stayed (the only place to stay) was very commercial.

Heading further south, we visited Carnarvon Gorge National Park.  It was one of the most beautiful places we have visited in Australia.  We camped just outside the park on the first night and cook some magnificent scones for breakfast.

Then we dropped the caravan at Takarakka campsite before embarking on a 14 km walk into the gorge.

Highlights were the walk itself, Moss Garden, the Amphitheatre, the indigenous paintings and the amazing Ward Canyon.  Inspired by the indigenous paintings, Maddie and Max found some orca and decided to paint Sally and I.

This place is a must for a revisit and was another highlight of this trip.  Tomorrow we set of to find Bill, the drover, and start herding the cattle.

Lava Tubes

Bird that joined us for lunch

Perfect scones for breakfast

Carnarvon Gorge

The rocks in Ward Canyon

Face painting the parents after seeing the indigenous art