Dululu Rest Area - B, T, OR, N, S, F. 75 km N of Biloela or 70 km SW of Rockhampton, south end of town. Large shady area, lots of trees. Shower and power available for a fee, pay at the hotel. Dump point close by. Very popular spot, 500m from a major 4 ways intersection, … Continue reading Q – Dululu Rest Area
The life of a traveller
Tues 28th - Breaky just outside Barcaldine, morning tea at Alpha, lunch at Emerald, arvo tea at Blackwater, tea at Dululu, ahh the life of the traveller. The rest area under the bridge, near the Botanical Gardens at Emerald was packed by 2pm. Not that we were staying there, don't know what's so good about … Continue reading The life of a traveller
Longreach
Sun 26th - We had a lovely quiet night, the nights are cooler again, makes it better for sleeping. Warning don't fill up the water tanks in Winton. They state in their literature that the water has a strong sulphur smell coming out of the bore. They have cooling tanks to cool the tanks and … Continue reading Longreach
Winton
Sat 25th - The road from Hughenden to Winton is fully sealed but is another rough road. We had lunch before calling into the Waltzing Matilda Centre, cost $21 A, there was a family rate. We spent several hours in there. To start there is the Billabong Theatrette where there is a short show on … Continue reading Winton
Normanton to Julia Creek
Thur 23 rd - We stopped for the night at Walkers Creek 29kms outside Normanton about 5 other campers were in there. It was a warm night, with a low of 20, bit different than the minus 3 we were getting in Alice Springs not so long ago. 35 during the day We stopped in … Continue reading Normanton to Julia Creek
Karumba
Wed 22nd - We were tempted to stay another night at Gregory Downs but we were pretty keen to hit the Gulf. Some people have been camping here for several weeks. We have had many different opinions from other travellers about whether to go to Karumba. We always get asked do we fish, when we … Continue reading Karumba
Hit the road Jack
Mon 20th - We decided to have a relaxing day around at camp. We caught up on some chores, did a short walk, went for a paddle down the river and then went for a swim. The water was a bit cooler than up at the gorge, but all still good fun. Tues 21st - … Continue reading Hit the road Jack
Q – Gregory Downs
Gregory Downs - F, B, D, OR. Great spot next to the river. Lovely clear water, great to swim in or float down with a noodle. Large area under the bridge, signs say no camping but people still do. Very popular, get in early for the good sites. Rating – 4.5
Lawn Hill Gorge
Sun 19th - Wow it's amazing, not in the size of Katherine Gorge but the colours are vibrant and it's so peaceful. We paddled up the whole gorge from the national park. It's an easy paddle up to Indarri Falls, 3 km return. Amazing green water, red cliffs and plenty or vegetation. We saw 2 … Continue reading Lawn Hill Gorge
Adel’s Grove
Sat 18th - What a lovely peaceful spot. No whiz bang vans, no talking, no trucks or cars on the road just the occasional moo from a cow. Heavenly. Adel's Grove is in a lovely setting lots of trees, the water is a jade green and looks very inviting. There are two sections to camp … Continue reading Adel’s Grove