Blogs from Mackay, Queensland, Australia, Oceania - page 5

Friday 16th Sept Decided to go for a walk along the Komma Teorea walk trail at Slade Point - all the walks we go on seem to be that little bit different - loved all the paper bark trees on this little walk - also the interesting piece of metal still stuck up a tree after a storm in 1991 Saturday 17th Sept We had a lovely BBQ on Tania's balcony to say farewell to Tania and Ray as they were heading west for the pending birth of their new granddaughter and also to help celebrate Ray's birthday - we also had to feed the possum's that came to visit after we had finished eating and had to quickly take all the leftover food into the house before the possums raided the table - but they ... read more

Saturday 20th August Left Rockhampton and headed to St Lawrence (free camping site 88) for a free overnighter - we were told that this campsite was very good and it was. It was at the St Lawrence show grounds and there must have been about 60 campers by the time night fell. We pulled into the parking lot which has a little bit of grass, most of the grounds were dirt. There was a short walk to a wetland lake which had lots of bird life on it - black swans, magpie geese and plenting of different types of ducks etc. Just a short walk into town for any essentials - it was a great spot, and the best toilets for a free site, better than a lot of caravan park toilets. We set ourselves up ... read more

Saturday 16th July 2011 Rags awoke at 4.30am with rain beating steadily on the roof of the van. He dozed a little between then and sunrise, but Judy was also restless. By 7am he was up and about, soon followed by Judy. After a quick breakfast and shower we soon had the van packed and ready to go, leaving by 8.30am. John and Marilyn intended leaving shortly after, so we agreed to meet for lunch. The GPS told us a different route to what we were expecting to take, by-passing Rockhampton altogether. This was a pleasant drive and about 15kms shorter. By 11am we were near the town of Marlborough, so we detoured off the Bruce Highway and entered the town. This consisted of a few houses, a Post Office and a service station/deli and little ... read more

Ended up being a great place to camp even if by default. Peter was in fishing heaven and the beach was dog friendly and off lead. Weather was perfect too. Peter caught his first Black Bream and some Whiting and a Long Tom. If you love fishing this is definately a great place to go. The caravan park is imaculate and right on the beach. Just a short drive from here to Airlie Beach.... read more

Moranbah is 200ks west of Mckay and my next stop point witch ill stay for a few days. I got 105ks and stayed in a rest area witch was as always, no camping but every one stays there anyway. There was an older guys staying there he was around 50 and he was traveling with his nan. He new eveything of the area from where to have a free shower and where to camp for free. Hes got himself a rough old Ute and just goes up and down never in a rush and dosnt really care. He did own a van but he lost it in the Queensland floods but he still seems happy enough with what he has. Just out of the town of Proserpine some one had got realy bord and drew a ... read more