Gismo Queen and her King

Yeppoon to Maryborough

And so it was time to head south. For 430km anyway! This morning was the usual caravan park pack up but we must be getting better at it as we were on the road by 9:22am!


Driving through Rockhampton made us realise how big a town it is but soon we were back in the countryside, on the Bruce Highway. We stopped for morning tea in Mt Larcom, which has a very nice little rest area opposite a cafe. So we decided to support the cafe's business and bought coffees and morning tea. That filled us up, equipping us for several hours more of driving. At least the countryside is a lot more varied now, with hills and trees and curves in the road. But the cattle in the paddocks are still Brahman or Droughtmaster so we know we're still north.


We pulled up at the Gin Gin Rest Area for a loo break and a snack, as we weren't hungry enough for lunch after our morning tea. Quite a nice rest area but what amazed us the most was the near on 40 caravans set up for the night already! We kept driving.


The Maryborough turn off soon beckoned and we followed the sat nav directions to this farm stay. I don't think it was ever a big farm but they have converted a few paddocks to camping areas, some with power and water. They've established a bar in a shed, converted a tank to a pool and it's pretty quiet. We got set up, changed clothes for the cooling night air and headed into Maryborough to meet with Janne, Greg's aunt.


We had a lovely evening together before the 6km drive back here - and I even found my way in the dark. Should be nice and quiet for a good night's sleep!

posted by Tracey @ 5:23 pm