This time it’s Cairns and the Atherton tablelands.

 

Tropical rainforest, waterfalls, volcanic crater lakes and trying to find tree kangaroos. Also it’s warm, sunny and green, what more could you ask for.

 

I video called dad, Graeme Mills, when we were at Herberton Historic Village. We went along the old cars, bulldozers and trucks there and he correctly identified at least 90% of them. What a legend! I'm not sure I would pass too many of the old school tests though. 
 

 

We had an enjoyable day trip to Kuranda on the train and then back on the sky rail.

 

Cairns is a lovely place, especially along the foreshore. Lots of people around even without a cruise ship in town. There are a few backpackers around, both working and being tourists. But it is also very sad looking with lots of empty shops.

 

Not sure where we will end up tonight. We will point the newly serviced ute and head south.

 

We have travelled just under 10,000 km so far this trip.

 

 

We look forward to hearing about their African trip on their return.

 

Well it all starts off on Friday with captivating choices to explore the local area. Take a delicious winery OR garden bus tour with lunch, or try your luck on breaking your handicap in a round of golf on the delightful RACV Cape Schanck course.

 

On Friday night, arrange your Club dinner in any of the multitudes of cafes and restaurants which abound in the local area.

 

On Saturday, settle in to enjoy an impressive array of presentations by the following Keynote speakers:

Rotary projects and discussions will also be made by:

After enjoying a day of learning and connection building, it is time to kick up your heels at the Saturday night themed Beach Party dinner. Accompanying the gourmet event, the Baker Boy Band will treat you to fabulous music. The Baker Boy Band have played at a number of District Conference dinners and they are always on point with their entertainment.

 

Sunday morning starts with a breakfast session and a presentation by Kevin Sheedy, 2022 Victorian of the Year and Libby Wilson, Rotary Club of Rosebud Rye (RCRR). A tour of the Rotary Rosebud Warehouse: https://www.facebook.com/rosebudwarehouse/ will be offered to interested Conference participants as they leave from breakfast and head home. This is a major project of the Rotary Club of Rosebud-Rye and well worth a visit if you are interested in how a Rotary Club can run a very big and ongoing project that requires a lot of capital investment.

 

This conference has a lot to offer the average Rotarian who gets the vibe there is more to Rotary than meets the eye as well as the seasoned Rotarian who sees opportunities everywhere but needs connections to make things happen.