Leaving Mission Beach we took the Palmeston Highway to the Atherton Tableland. After driving through farming land and rainforest we arrived at Milla Milla which is renowned for its lovely waterfalls scenic drive.
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| The Crater |
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| Dinner Falls |
From Milla Milla we travelled to John's favourite memory site, The Crater near Herberton. It's sheer walls and green covering on the water so far below still beg for a rock or two, just like 40 years ago. This area is also the headwaters of the Barron River with the Dinner Falls walk another treat. A knowledgeable local explained the name 'Dinner Falls' comes from the 3 waterfalls in close succession which represent the 3 courses of dinner! Makes sense to us and even if it's not true, it's a good story.
Then it was on to Herberton where John was thrilled to catch up with some friends he knew 40 years ago there. It was then on to Mareeba where we're spending a few nights with friends.
