Monthly Archives: July 2011

Taste.com.au Scone Recipes including Buttermilk Scones.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Sconquest

While in Queensland I met a fellow sconquestor who had won competitions with his buttermilk scones.  Now I’ve found a buttermilk scone recipe for you to try with variations as well as lots of other scone recipes at the taste.com.au … Continue reading →

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Lemonade Scones Recipe. Give it a try.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Sconquest

Remember the lemonade scones on the Sunlander train from Cairns to Townsville. I’ve found a recipe at taste.com.au that the reviewers seem happy with. Give it a try and see what you think! Lemonade Scones Makes  8 Ingredients 300g (2 … Continue reading →

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Townsville, Queensland. A Surprising City.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Sconquest

Townsville turned out to be the ‘capital’ of Northern Queensland and is half way between Cape York and Brisbane. As the train came into Townsville, it was surprising to see how large it was and how long it took to … Continue reading →

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Cairns-Townsville, Qld. Pikelet or Scone Class on the Sunlander Train?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sconquest

All aboard the Sunlander for Townsville & Beyond.    Up early again for breakfast & the beginning of my railway adventure. Queensland Rail has two trains that run from Cairns to Brisbane. The Sunlander is a traditional train with seats, overnight … Continue reading →

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Daintree Rainforest, Qld. Among the Ancient Rainforest & the Crocodiles ****4stars

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Sconquest

Another early start today. Travelling further north with Down Under Tours with a small group 4WD Cape Tribulation Tour including Mosman Gorge, Daintree and the Bloomfield Track. Here’s a map and the itinerary: Mossman Gorge Daintree River Cruise Jindalba Boardwalk Alexandra Lookout Tropical Lunch, … Continue reading →

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Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, Qld. A Marvellous Ride ****4stars

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Sconquest

Bygone Train Trips and Stony Creek Falls Took the Kuranda Scenic Railway for a wonderful ride on the old bench seats in the vintage carriages, plenty of room today! Found yet another Rail Australia site which informs us Route: Cairns – Kuranda Duration: 90 minutes Distance: 34 … Continue reading →

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Kuranda Skyway, Qld. Skyway Rainforest Cableway. Amazing!****4 stars

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Sconquest

Riding High Above Barron Falls. Just North of Cairns is the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway which is something different, even if you’ve been on Gondola rides before. The Cableway is 7.5km long and is divided into 3 seperate sections and can … Continue reading →

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Port Douglas, Qld. Snorkelling with Wavelength on the Great Barrier Reef. A Must! ****4 stars.

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Sconquest

GET IN & GET WET!   JUST SUPERB! 7am. Hardly had time to catch my breath before it was time to get the bus from Cairns to Port Douglas for my snorkelling adventure with Wavelength. A little anxious about being out … Continue reading →

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