This was our last full day in Queensland for this trip, we headed out to Cedar Creek Falls, at Mount Tamborine. We attempted to come here the other day, but so busy. We came much earlier this time. I manage to make it to the top lookout, Hubby walked to the bottom. I opted to stay up top and photograph the wildflowers and such. It was a long steep walk down, but people were swimming at the bottom…it did look very inviting.
Next, we headed to Curtis Creek Falls, at Curtis Creek. A word to the wise, don’t park at the cafe, go to the main car park. There is more parking and it is less of a walk, we found out the hard way! It is muddy and slippery, it is actually on a bit of a slope and has lots of stairs. I gave up about halfway, sad but true, my knees just weren’t coping.
We found these amazing flowers everywhere on the side of the road, at first I thought they were giant grevillea, but just not sure. Google was no help, if you know what it is, please let me know.
We drove to the look out, hang-glider jump off, no hang-gliders this day, lovely view…lots of storm clouds coming in
After lunch, we headed off to Springbrook National Park and The Natural Bridge. We have been there before, but not with so much water flowing! We got lovely and wet (which was nice and cool), until the long walk back up. There are LOTS of stairs here, but I really thought I could do it, nice even steps, not slippery and handrails most of the way. I did it, but was exhausted and in pain by the time I was done. Not to mention soaked to the skin in sweat, sorry…but it is a tropical rainforest and VERY hot and humid!
By the time we made it back to the car, I was done in and we headed back to my daughter’s house for some takeaway and our last night together.
The next morning we said our goodbyes and headed off to the airport, drop off the hire-car, and bags, board the plane…you know the rest. We were welcomed home to Melbourne by sticking hot and humid weather…it had been so much nicer in Queensland, weird right?
Stay tuned for our next adventure, it won’t be too far away.
~ Julz
Julie Powell - Photographer & Graphic Artist 
Wow looks very tranquil! Thanks for sharing🙏🏼
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What a lovely get away Julie. Thank you for reminding me of the Natural Bridge. I visited the Natural Bridge in East Timor in 2017 in the high hills and a long walk in but well worth it. When I later visited The Natural Bridge in Queensland, it was a much easier walk in to view such a beautiful spot. I timed it (by accident) when the sun was shining through the hole onto the water creating this stunning illumination. I must have a look for those photos. I need to sort out my digital storage of photos to better manage my files. When MS 10 did an update it changed the way I was saving my photos which is such a pain. I’m well overdue for a trip to see family in Queensland too. Lynn.
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You’re most welcome Lynn. Storage mmm don’t get me started, I have just started learning a new system, which should keep everything together and easy to find. PS they are doing a lot of building works up there to improve amenities too
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I saw your post about storage by topics. I use Lightroom sometimes but then end up doubling up the number of photos on my hard drive. I do use an external hard drive sometimes but don’t rely on that fully. I still keep the SD card and labelled those to be on the safe side! Negatives and hard copies of photos seem to last much longer!
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I am tested a new program called Mylio which promises big things….if I can figure it out lol
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Will be interested to hear how you get on Julie! Have a great weekend!
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You too
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It’s been forever since I was in Australia
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Well hopefully one day you can visit again
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Beautiful pictures I will cherish! Adding them to my collection of places of beauty around the world! Thanks for being so gracious to share!
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