A good friend of mine has been keeping an eye on this cotton crop near Toowoomba for some time and he phoned me the other day to say that they were about to pick it. He got permission from the owner for me to go up and photograph it so I took a day off on Friday and headed up. I just had the best weather, even the clouds were like cotton!
drive past the tiny Darlington School and enter the incredible Lost World Valley. As far as names go, this one’s pretty accurate. The ancient trees which line the road begin to close in on you. The dramatic Razorback Mountain towers in the distance, and the road narrows as you head into this magical lost world. Then the vista opens up to reveal the lush, green valley, welcome to the wilderness end of the Lamington National Park. Lost World is a hidden plateau, a green shelf on Razorback Mountain, originally discovered by the O’Reilly family. An original old homestead not only still stands, but it offers farm stay experiences, including horseriding, milking, four-wheel driving, and a special insight into Lost World history. There are a number of accommodation options to choose from. You can take in a cooking class using the native produce or swim in the chill, pristine rock pools, let the natural creek spa soothe your joints after a long bushwalk. Hear the call of native birds amid an unforgettable backdrop. http://www.visitscenicrim.com.au/our-communities/central-scenic-rim/
