We are so fortunate in Australia to have so
many varied landscapes to explore. Flawless
coastlines, snowy ranges, bushlands, red
deserts and tropical rainforests to name but
a few. RINGERS REST
Regardless of how many times we explore our
tropics, there is a certain magic in their
plateaus: the rolling green hills, prehistoric
forest and hidden waterholes housing
thundering waterfalls that you can hear long
before you can see. These are the kinds of
landscapes that never cease to amaze us. While the grounds don’t have any fancy
facilities, the budget site fees, free water and
country feel are a huge part of its appeal. The
owners of the RV camp, Dave and Tammy, are
very friendly and accommodating – and the
killer sunsets and sunrises combined with the
atmosphere of ‘togetherness’ found at the
communal fires certainly helped us fall in love
with this place.
A few months back, we spent a week
scratching the surface of what’s on offer high up
on the Tablelands in tropical north Queensland.
If you’re heading that way this year with your
camping setup in tow, we reckon the following
places are worth stopping by to enhance your
exploring experience…
In hearing some great reviews about Ringers
Rest RV campground in Mareeba, we decided
that was where we would base ourselves for
the week.
A UNIQUE VIEW
When we heard about the RV park’s deal with
Cairns Hot Air Ballooning, we decided to give
it a go – even having a fear of heights, we
decided the discounted experience was too
good to pass up.
The special prices are only available to their
campers, and in return the hot air balloons use
part of their property as a landing ground. So,
either way, you’ll be able to watch the
balloons from the grounds and hear the roar
Tractor ride at Ringers Rest.