Left Rockhampton around 9:30 after refueling, and John followed us from the turn off to Gracemere to the Rangers Hut at Kroombit Tops, where we stopped to stretch.
From there we had a short drive to Griffiths Creek camping area to set up. We set up quickly, and then watched John set up his new camp stretcher.
Darryl did a short walk downstream while the rest of us read, and sorted family history stuff.
Satin Bowerbird
After dinner, Chris made a damper which was enjoyed by all.
Darryl and John enjoying the campfire
22nd December
Darryl left at 5:30 to follow the trail to the escarpment track.
The trees there are huge - that tiny speck is Darryl heading off on his walk
It took an hour to reach the trail and he spent about 1 1/2 hours hour trying to find vantage points of the valley below for photos. Trees below the escarpment made it hard to find suitable views. He returned slowly to camp taking photos of the old homestead and cattle yards.
View from edge of escarpment
Edge of escarpment
Cattle yards
Shed
The drum with the chimney is for hot water
We all enjoyed a relaxing day watching the horses and occasional bull display their aggression towards others.
Griffiths Creek camping area being mowed
Tradescantia spp
Viola spp
23 December
We packed up after the dew evaporated, and sat around relaxing until morning tea. There was what we think was a baby magpie, who was really 'talkative' and gave us lots of entertainment as she chatted and caught lots of insects.
We then headed back to Rockhampton. There was reasonably heavy traffic along the highway.
