Queensland trip

We’re on the road again on our annual trip, this time  in Queensland under the guidance of tour leaders Mark & Kerri. We left home with very sad and heavy hearts as we had farewelled our dear friend Merilyn. We will always carry such wonderful memories of our shared times. 

We had 3 very big days travelling the nearly 1900 kms  to here at 1770 campground. Our first stop was a lovely little campground at Eumungerie, just north of Dubbo where we were happy to be able to have our campfire. 

The trip up the Newell was very easy as the road was in good condition with many overtaking lanes. I just loved the journey past the Warrumbungle National Park - another area we really want to explore one day. 

Once we entered Queensland at  Goondiwindi, the roads deteriorated and made travelling slower. We ended up at Cecil Plains where we set up in a lovely free  spot where once again we were able to enjoy our campfire. 

Our last day was less in kilometres but a more convoluted trip over the mountains, along dirt back roads and one muddy one! The scenery was beautiful and made the trip worthwhile. 

We arrived here at 1770 campground and were very happy to unhook, set up and relax with Mark and Kerri. 

It’s a busy park here but it’s a picturesque setting, right on the beach surrounded by forests. 

On our walk on the beach we found this slide - and were happy to learn it would probably be a turtle slide and not a crocodile slide! 

We’ve enjoyed a couple of restful days, going for walks, catching up with little tasks, replenishing supplies and just enjoying the company. Unfortunately many of the beautiful walks are closed for updating but we’ve visited the lookouts and Captain Cooks cairn. He was certainly an excellent seaman and cartographer to be able to find this inlet and safely land as the coastline is very rugged. 

Tomorrow we pack up and hope to go to a free camp at Boynedale Bush camp for a couple of days before going to Yeppoon. Today has been a little cloudy with showers so we’re hoping for more sunny nice days.. 

We hope to hear good news from home regarding sporting results! Sending our love to all readers, from Mark, Kerri, Dennis,Tops, Darryl & Marg ❌❌❌❌