Left our great little free camp at 7:25 am, heading for St George, another new road for us. What a shocker, we would go as far to say that like many roads out this way, it's a disgrace. When you consider how much money this region contributes in taxes and royalties (oil, gas, mines & agriculture) to the QLD economy, if we lived here we would be really disappointed. Need to send some road engineers over here from the WA to teach them how to build roads. It wasn't a huge day as far as km go, but towing a van nearly 500 km over such a rough road was draining. However, we eventually made it, although well shaken!
Arrived at St George just in time to do a little shopping, a little wander and have mornos at a great local bakery. Appetites satisfied, we left St George, heading for Moonie and beyond. This road was a little better than the one from Bollon to St George, but not by much. We didn't stop in Moonie this time, (which is basically a roadhouse/pub) but have done previously and threatened to when next we have to travel this way. Although we did stop at Dalby (stayed here many times before) to refuel and have lunch. Set off again in the direction of Kingaroy to find an overnight stop.
We finally made camp at Kumbia, at the Apex Park donation camp. It has two sites that can connect to power, but as we don't need power nor water, we parked elsewhere. It does have toilets and showers, and a very fast Telstra connection. Although we had driven this way many times, we've never stayed overnight here. Well done Kumbia.
Our last night on the road and we are a bit sad, but also excited to be getting home after a little over four months away. All going well, we should be home by lunch time tomorrow.
Early morning at Bollon
Camp Bollon
Runner Ducks on Wallam Creek
Crossing the Jack Taylor Weir at St George
St George
A few murals at St George
Drive scenery today - lots of Wattles putting on a flower show
Catholic Church, Kumbia
Kumbia Hotel/Motel
Kumbia overnight spot
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