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Queen Mary Falls

30th March - 1st April 2016

Queen Mary Falls is in the Middle Ranges, a nice easy drive from Brisbane through Beaudesert, Boonah and then up the range. Fabulous narrow windy, lush drive. Well, for me, Dez doesn't like hills!!! At the peak is the headwaters of the Condamine River which then flows into the Murray/Darling basin.

The camp ground was lovely and we had a huge grassy area pretty much to ourselves. The walk to the Falls was a cruisey 2klm return stroll. A bonus for Dezzi, 'cos he doesn't get very excited about hikes!

The camp ground had loads of different birds, who would come right up to you. Two lazy nights here. Starting to relax!


Next stop Nindigully Pub out near St. George, after a grocery and grog top up in Warwick!



King of the Bush



No neighbours....love it!



Cheeky birds



Queen Mary Falls



At the base of the Falls



The walk into the Falls is very tropical


Head of the Falls





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