The 6 Month Trek - Charters Towers

Submitted: Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:05

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Member - Jason

Hi all - Just a quick thread to say we are in Charters Towers & the Dalrymple Tourist Park is breath of fresh air. The amenities are clean & tidy, the camp kitchen is well stocked & the scones & jam on Tuesday & Thursday mornings are just a treat lol not to mention the reasonable site fee's.

Next stop Magnetic Island.

Cheers & Happy Travels
Jason

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Reply By: Member - vivien C (VIC) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:11

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:11

Jason,

ChartersTowers is a lovely, historical, old city. Glad to hear that you're enjoying your trek around. If you have time to go out to Ravenswood and the Burdekin Dam I think you'd enjoy that side trip on the way to Townsville.

Make sure you go up to the look out while in Townsville too, it's a magnificent view from up there. Enjoy Magnetic Island.

Best wishes

Viv

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Follow Up By: Member - Jason - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:19

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:19

Thanks Viv, will do.

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Reply By: Member - res.q.guy (VIC) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:14

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:14

Hi Jason
Yes it is a nice little van park, I managed the park for a few weeks, for the previous owners, so they could take a holiday themselves.
There is plenty to see and do in the area.
Enjoy your trip.
Regards
Neil

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Follow Up By: Member - Jason - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:21

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 08:21

Thanks Neil - Jode & I ran a CP in WA for 2 years (before we started our Internet Businesses) so we can appreciate the effort that goes into running one.
Cheers
Jason

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Follow Up By: DesF - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 15:28

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 15:28

Hi Neil , could you please tell us if the road up thru The Lynd to Ravenshoe is all bitumen, my mate wants to go up thru there with his falcon and sml van.
we were up there as far as Charters from the south a few years ago and they had not long finished the road then. Thanks Cheers Des.

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Follow Up By: Member - res.q.guy (VIC) - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 05:48

Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 05:48

Hi DesF
I can't rememder for sure, I think it is.
Just post the question on the forum, Someone will know for sure.
Regards
Neil

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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 09:59

Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 09:59

While touring to Townsville from CT there is a mountain lookout to your left on the way - a hard climb for the rig (but all sealed) - a fabulous view of the region. The lookout in the town centre is great too. The esplanade playgrounds along the coast in front of Magnetic Island blew us away ! Never seen such extensive free amenities for families. The tropical Acquarium with real coral, real waves and clownfish in the town centre was great too.

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