Back in the Temperate Zone

Clairview campsite

Leaving Midge Point (Thursday 26 August) we continued the southern push. Next stop, Clairview where the highway clips the coast before heading inland for good stretch.  Another free camp spot with toilets and good mobile phone coverage.

The coast at Clairview - a long haul to the water at low tide

Something to behold up this way is the tide range and the flat grades of the beaches. At low tide you can walk forever to get to the water's edge. A fellow I was talking to here said he walked out at low tide and it took him half an hour before he was in ankle deep water . . . and I could believe it.

Tropic of Capricorn monument

After spending three weeks in the tropics we are now back in the temperate zone; we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn, i.e. Rockhampton, on Friday.  Lunch was had in the botanical gardens in Rocky and an enjoyable stroll through the gardens. Some (John) even ventured into the zoo.

Calliope River

Next stop: another free camp at the Calliope River Rest Area near Gladstone.  Great spot with plenty of room despite there being many caravans, campervans, etc. The river looked good for kayaking and even had a sign warning of the presence of crocodiles just to make any river trip more exciting.

Di testing our ALDI portable toilet/shower

While toilets are provided hot showers are not - but does that deter the well seasoned camper? NO! Not when we have our ALDI special portable foldaway shower/toilet. Di even managed to get her hot shower despite the lack of facilities . . . and as for folding away our ALDI special portable foldaway shower/toilet in three easy steps . . . well, that's another matter.