Week 22: Winter is coming

As the Starks in the Game of Thrones series would say about winter, we are truly getting close to winter again. Temperatures are falling every day as we head south towards NSW.
Speaking of NSW, well done to them in origin but it was really QLD's to lose.

In the last week, we moved from Port Douglas to Bundaberg and traveled another 1100km. On the way we visited Parenella Park near Mena Creek. It is run by a couple who restored a Spanish immigrants dream. Jose Parenella settled in Australia and with his hard working ethic built a Spanish castle/villa near the Daintree NP. On the park he had his own hydro electric system, coffee shop, tennis courts, castle, service station and more. Unfortunately, it was hit by too many cyclones to survive.

We also went through Gladstone. A few years back, I visited Gladstone a few times to get to the barrier reef. Back then, it was a sleepy seaside town known for fishing and some port business. Unfortunately, the town has become something not very pleasant. The dredging in the harbour and the mining industry has taken the charm away from the town. Recommendations? Do not visit.

Places visited: Port Douglas, Townsville, Gladstone, Bundaberg.

Km Traveled this week: 1100km

The waterfall at Paranello Park at night.

Next up: Biggenden, Brisbane.