Nice little travelogue. I've seen a few vlogs from overseas visitors discovering our remarkable country, which are fun to see, but they usually have a limited time so miss many 'in between' places. That's why I like yours, because you also go to lots of those spots too. Thanks for the views & comentary.
Endless summers? It's really called wet and dry seasons in Nth QLD. About 6 months of putrid humid lots of rain - wet season, that's hardly a blissful summer. Dry season is nice tho!
@@theoffender3113 "It's only for the strong" you say. You wouldn't survive in Tassie's, VIC's, southern half of NSW's winter, it's only for the strong 😉😂
Terry you are so entertaining ! I admire the way you can just take off and explore this great land, you have a very happy disposition and i filters to us all. I’ve never been up to Cairns and along with jelly fish crocodiles NOW there are stinging Trees! OMG. I’ll sit tight and observe from a far thanks. Wish you all the best look forward to next Video. Suzy
I lived in California for a decade & then moved back to India as I wanted to be close to parents . Living away from parents & seeing all that beautiful green parks looks like fun for a while & then I discovered ,I find true happiness in when I can drop by my mom's place in an hour anytime ,I could spend my weekend just chilling with dad & going for that early morning walk in Himalayas , holding his hand & chit chatting just like I used to do when I was kid ,gardening & then barbecuing in the evening ,making paneer tikka & whole family putting up beds on terrace watch starlit sky & talk until we all fall asleep. Its a wholesome feeling & I felt I would never trade of this for anything in universe. Today after seeing your video ,its just reminded me of US & lakes , I 'm feeling bit confused.
Just found your channel. Beautifully made videos. Stunning scenery. You've inspired me to add North Queensland to my motorbike road trip itinerary. Great work 👏
Another great one! I’ve been seeing Kuranda in a few videos lately & it’s now high on my bucket list! I love hippy towns with spiritual vibes! I’d love to do the train ride too. I love the relaxed vibe of your videos, & how much information & history you share about the places you visit. Looking forward to seeing where you end up next!
@@LetsGo012 I’ve been there before but didn’t think it had a very good kind of vibe. The scenery was beautiful though. I much prefer Mullumbimby & Byron Bay, although Byron is extremely busy these days. I just visited for the day on the long weekend & it was absolutely packed!
Another great video Terry. As nice as the Cairns area is I think the Atherton Tableland is my favourite of the last few episodes. The stinging tree is known as the Gympie Gympie tree, there was a case a few years back of a woman who crashed into one on her mountain bike and described the pain as worse than childbirth. I believe she was hospitalized for some time recovering.
What doesn’t get talked about enough is the importance of mangroves (not far from the mudflats in the video) to marine ecosystems. Cairns sits on the edge of the Coral Sea, which, from what I’ve read online, is home to the most biodiverse marine ecosystem in the world.
Hey I have also plans to travel around australia in a van like you Do you spend sometimes the night parkt along the road .Do you need a toilet to stay on a free camping cite (i read about that)
Hi. I mix it up between caravan parks with amenities and free parks along the way and national parks. I don’t have a toilet or shower onboard but there are public toilets everywhere. Do it. It’s an amazing lifestyle and nothing beats the freedom 😀
The Gympie-Gympie is the nasty stinging bush up there - the fruit, flowers - in fact all of the bush is toxic and covered with stinging, extremely irritating hairs called trichomes which dig in and take their sweet time delivering the painful poison. There is a story (probably apocryphal) of someone in the 19th century landing on a nearby beach and using Gympie-Gympie leaves as toilet paper - with the inevitable result - a highly unlikely story as just picking up the leave would cause extreme pain in the hands and the trichomes can even detach and be inhaled. Saw a YT video some time ago - the usual American-made vid about all things that can kill you or try to kill you in Australia which featured Gympie-Gympie
Lived in cairns for some years holloways beach loved it moed to brissy for 15 years loved it too but sadly now in auckland not for to much longer going back soon.
Such beautiful video thank you for sharing ❤️
Nice little travelogue. I've seen a few vlogs from overseas visitors discovering our remarkable country, which are fun to see, but they usually have a limited time so miss many 'in between' places. That's why I like yours, because you also go to lots of those spots too. Thanks for the views & comentary.
I live in Cairns…. And I love it…. The fishing, the restaurants and the endless summers
Endless summers? It's really called wet and dry seasons in Nth QLD. About 6 months of putrid humid lots of rain - wet season, that's hardly a blissful summer. Dry season is nice tho!
@adrianpalladino3388 if ya into fishing.. the hotter the better.. the tropical north is only for the strong..
@@theoffender3113 "It's only for the strong" you say. You wouldn't survive in Tassie's, VIC's, southern half of NSW's winter, it's only for the strong 😉😂
You have definitely developed a style of presentation that’s so chilled but makes you want to keep watching. Looking forward to the next one.
Terry you are so entertaining ! I admire the way you can just take off and explore this great land, you have a very happy disposition and i filters to us all. I’ve never been up to Cairns and along with jelly fish crocodiles NOW there are stinging Trees! OMG. I’ll sit tight and observe from a far thanks. Wish you all the best look forward to next Video. Suzy
Thanks Suzy. I’m always curious what’s over the next hill. 😀
Looks good. Can't wait to see this for myself, Cheers.
I lived in California for a decade & then moved back to India as I wanted to be close to parents . Living away from parents & seeing all that beautiful green parks looks like fun for a while & then I discovered ,I find true happiness in when I can drop by my mom's place in an hour anytime ,I could spend my weekend just chilling with dad & going for that early morning walk in Himalayas , holding his hand & chit chatting just like I used to do when I was kid ,gardening & then barbecuing in the evening ,making paneer tikka & whole family putting up beds on terrace watch starlit sky & talk until we all fall asleep. Its a wholesome feeling & I felt I would never trade of this for anything in universe. Today after seeing your video ,its just reminded me of US & lakes , I 'm feeling bit confused.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Life in the Himalayas sounds wonderful and I hope to visit the region one day
Loving your channel, Terry!
I'm making my first visit to Australia in a few weeks and you're giving me tons of great ideas. Love your presentation.
Thanks. I’m sure you’ll have a great time 😀
Just found your channel. Beautifully made videos. Stunning scenery. You've inspired me to add North Queensland to my motorbike road trip itinerary. Great work 👏
Beautiful just got back from cairns a few days ago and it is exactly a paradise!
15:36 this is what I love and feel about NQ, nice editing
Very good video!
Thanks 😀
Another great one! I’ve been seeing Kuranda in a few videos lately & it’s now high on my bucket list! I love hippy towns with spiritual vibes! I’d love to do the train ride too. I love the relaxed vibe of your videos, & how much information & history you share about the places you visit. Looking forward to seeing where you end up next!
Thanks so much. Hopefully I’ll get to a Nimbin along my travels
@@LetsGo012 I’ve been there before but didn’t think it had a very good kind of vibe. The scenery was beautiful though. I much prefer Mullumbimby & Byron Bay, although Byron is extremely busy these days. I just visited for the day on the long weekend & it was absolutely packed!
@@sallyb1433 Kuranda used to be a great vibe in the 1970 & '80's & then mass tourism happened and it lost it's spirit
Great distraction, thanks! :)
Love the Cairns Tour mate and Palm Cove is somewhere I know well from years of vacationing to. Sorry to hear Jamie & you have parted ways
Thanks. It’s all good
Another great video Terry. As nice as the Cairns area is I think the Atherton Tableland is my favourite of the last few episodes.
The stinging tree is known as the Gympie Gympie tree, there was a case a few years back of a woman who crashed into one on her mountain bike and described the pain as worse than childbirth. I believe she was hospitalized for some time recovering.
Thanks. Cairns is lovely - and Fitzroy Island is magical - but I must say I prefer the Tablelands, especially around Milla Milla
What doesn’t get talked about enough is the importance of mangroves (not far from the mudflats in the video) to marine ecosystems. Cairns sits on the edge of the Coral Sea, which, from what I’ve read online, is home to the most biodiverse marine ecosystem in the world.
Yes I was thinking the same thing.. where is Jamie?
We’ve gone our separate ways ways
That’s not ideal, Terry
@@LetsGo012 sorry to hear that, but gosh I love your style of reporting, so natural & relatable. 😍
@lisa-mareecolombo2991 Thanks 🙏
Hey I have also plans to travel around australia in a van like you
Do you spend sometimes the night parkt along the road .Do you need a toilet to stay on a free camping cite (i read about that)
Hi. I mix it up between caravan parks with amenities and free parks along the way and national parks. I don’t have a toilet or shower onboard but there are public toilets everywhere. Do it. It’s an amazing lifestyle and nothing beats the freedom 😀
Where did your travel companion go
We’ve gone our separate ways. So it’s back to solo travelling.
Coral beaches ,bring shoes !
The Gympie-Gympie is the nasty stinging bush up there - the fruit, flowers - in fact all of the bush is toxic and covered with stinging, extremely irritating hairs called trichomes which dig in and take their sweet time delivering the painful poison. There is a story (probably apocryphal) of someone in the 19th century landing on a nearby beach and using Gympie-Gympie leaves as toilet paper - with the inevitable result - a highly unlikely story as just picking up the leave would cause extreme pain in the hands and the trichomes can even detach and be inhaled. Saw a YT video some time ago - the usual American-made vid about all things that can kill you or try to kill you in Australia which featured Gympie-Gympie
That’s great. Thanks so much for the info. I’ll be avoiding them like the plague!
where is your loverly lady
We’ve gone our separate ways
Lived in cairns for some years holloways beach loved it moed to brissy for 15 years loved it too but sadly now in auckland not for to much longer going back soon.
Great video 👍🏼