Drive: 229 km
We had breakfast earlier than usual, packed up, and decided to visit the Botanic Gardens and Zoo while waiting for Fischers to pack up. Both the gardens and zoo must have sustained major damage during cyclone Marcia early this year, as there was still evidence in some of the trees, and many zoo exhibits and areas of the gardens were closed for reconstruction. We didn’t stay long, but managed to visit most creatures in the zoo and a few areas in the gardens.
We met Fischers at a rest stop just outside of Rocky and had mornos there to save having to stop again just up the road. Lunch was consumed in Miriam Vale – a sleepy little town with a fantastic day area for passers-through (just like us!). We then headed out to Agnes Water. Wendy had done some research into van parks in both Agnes and 1770 and came to the conclusion the parks in Agnes were better. We thought we should check them out before deciding on one or the other as one was right in town and the other was about 7km out of town. So, into town we went, and thankfully that park only had one site left. We say thankfully, as although it was in a very good location (on the water), everyone was packed in like sardines. We were all quite happy to head back out of town to check that one out. And, although it did not have sea views, it was quiet with only a few other tenants. So, we checked in to The Reef Caravan Park, and at $35/night for a powered site, it was not cheap, but quite comfortable. We were not given a particular site, just told to park where we wanted. We chose site 10, and Fischers took 14.
After an afternoon brew and a nana nap, Greg went for a ride through the bush and Wendy prepared the veggies for dinner, with pork chops.
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