Monday 28th - Wednesday 30th May 2012 - Jourama Falls (Paluma Range National Park)

We left Townsville hoping for a short drive up to one of the beach camping areas just north of town, however all the grey nomads had taken them over and we had no hope of getting into any of them. After a bit of exploring we ended up at the Paluma Range National Park where we found a lovely grassed camping spot at the Jourama Falls.
There was another family there (Troy & Kristy) with their 5 kids (what champions are they!) doing a 5 month trip through QLD/NT/WA. THe kids enjoyed playing with them and riding bikes around the campsite. We chilled in the afternoon and did some school work. Ed and Troy took all the kids for a spotlight down to the creek after dinner which they all enjoyed.
The next day we explored the rock pools and the falls which were a short walk from our campsite. They were lovely but I can only imagine how spectacular they would be with loads more water!

The upper section of Jourama Falls

Ed and the kids at the falls

The kids enjoyed exploring the creek some more and we also did some school work with all of them.
It was nice to relax and chill out without moving again! The weather was good which was a bonus!
Had a relaxing evening planning our next move before going to bed. Great day!