This past weekend was MOST enjoyed in both these parks.
Eungella (prounounced 'young-g'lah') National Park was pretty amazing. This park "is home to Australia's longest stretch of sub-tropical rainforests." We hiked at the Finch Hatton Gorge (within the park) and higher beyond the Historical Eungella Chalet. In certain areas, the "shy platyus" is visible, but we missed those spots and saw other wildlife-- the kookaburro and a goanna lizard.
At Cape Hillsbourgh National Park, we witnessed rainforests coming up the the beaches edge. The landscape was formed over millions of years ago by volcanic rock. The beaches were edged with that rock and mangroves. Mica is crushed and visible in the sand (the beach sparkles!)
Off these beaches and running north is the Great Barrier Reef, one of the wonders of the world. Did not get to witness that, but maybe another day or lifetime!
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| Finch Hatton Gorge, Eungella National Park. |
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| Goanna Lizard. |
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| Kookaburros. |
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| Cape Hillsbourgh National Park |
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| Blue Tiger butterfly, Cape Hilsbourgh National Park. |
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| Rocks and forest at the beach's edge. |
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