Atherton to the Coast: Caravan Tour with a Dog

By Gray Nomad

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning Atherton to Coastal Far North Queensland region of Australia with "Caravan Tour with a Dog: Atherton to the Coast Edition" - the ultimate guidebook for senior nomads and their furry companions.

Join the Gray Nomad as she shares her personal experiences and recommendations for exploring these breathtaking regions, from quiet fishing villages to stunning waterfalls. This beautifully illustrated short read guidebook is ideal for those seeking adventure and nature without sacrificing the comforts of their caravan.

The central highlands tour is an easy sightseeing journey, ensuring that you don't miss out on any of the area's highlights.

With a passion for travel and a love of nature, "Caravan Tour with a Dog: Atherton to the Coast Coast Edition" is the perfect companion for your next caravan adventure. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this guidebook is filled with practical tips and personal experiences to help you make the most of your journey.

So pack your bags, load up the caravan, and hit the open road with this essential guide in tow. Your next adventure awaits!

• Language: English
• Publisher: InkPour
• Release date: Apr 4, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215610428

Book preview

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ATHERTON

Microbat

Acentral highlands tour is an easy sightseeing journey taking in the central eighty-kilometre section of the Atherton Tablelands. It will reward you to stop the car and explore the largest town in the Atherton region. We went to Atherton especially to see The Crystal Cave, and the experience surpassed our expectations. The Crystal Cave is on the main street of Atherton.

While in Atherton, lovers of dairy and chocolate can try the taste delights and see how milk is processed at Gallo Dairyland. There is a hospital for bats that is open to the public at the Bat Hospital Visitor Centre. It is fascinating to see and learn about the flying foxes and microbats.

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THE AMETHYST ROOM

Aslowly rotating turntable displays hundreds of smaller pieces.

The Amethyst Room is a large room within The Crystal Cave Gift Shop that is filled with incredible amethyst crystals from around the world. There are large, museum-quality specimens of amethyst geodes in the deepest purple hues and some with spectacular calcite crystals as well.

I caught my breath at the beauty of the deep-violet crystals. The colour, shapes and interaction of light with each crystal facet displayed nature at her most extravagant, flamboyant and beautiful.

I did a web search for more information about these beautiful crystals and found heaps of guff about the supposed spiritual power of the amethyst crystal. Personally, I simply appreciate the beauty of the crystals and attribute no more magic to them than to a blade of growing grass or other natural phenomena. In my opinion, all of nature is miraculous; no one thing is more special than anything else.

As a former potter who made glazes an art form, I know how to create crystals in controlled environments in a kiln, using specific minerals, heat, oxygen and cooling effects. There is nothing magic about it; it is simply science and art techniques. However, as an object of nature’s art, the amethyst is exquisite and awe inspiring.

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CRYSTAL CAVE