A few Magic Days at Kroombit Tops

21st December

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.