Back on the Road

 Decided to take a mini break around South West Queensland, and left home last Sunday. It was so great to have the wheels turning beneath us.

Had to have a smile and a bit of a giggle though on our way down the highway, we ran into some rain, and guess what was playing on the radio? 'Listen to the Falling Rain' - ah brings back memories.

Up over the Gateway Motorway, before heading along the Logan Motorway looking towards the west.

We had a great trip where we took the (new) Toowoomba Bypass - oh it makes the trip so much easier. This is a photo of one of the viaducts that was constructed.

From here, we headed out through the Darling Downs and on to Dalby for our first nights stay. This is a view from the caravan park which is on the banks of the Myall Creek,

Day 2 saw us continuing to head west and onto Mitchell, but not before stopping off at a wonderful little place called Wallumbilla where we investigated the Calico Cottage Heritage Centre. The actual Calico cottage was filled with lots and lots of beautifully hand made items that I assume have been made by local folk.

From there we kept the wheels rolling on our way to Mitchell where we decided to stay for the night - must be a 'thing' for us, we again are at a caravan park on the banks of a river. This time it was the mighty Maronoa River. 

It bought a smile to our faces when we saw quite a few metal sculptures placed around the caravan park, This one is made from an old gas bottle.

This next one is of an emu, and yes it is made of metal.

Day 3 saw our longest day and it was a trip from Mitchell to Quilpie - now we know we are in the Outback.

Stopped for a break at the Fox Trap Roadhouse at Cooladdi. A hotel out in the middle of nowhere.

And here is their mascot:

 

The roads out this way are beginning to become floodplains, and really other than waving at another traveller, there is not that much to see.

To add a bit of a treat for a long days drive, Peter decided to have a spa at the caravan park, whilst I went for a bit of a walk up the main street of Quilpie.

For now, whilst we settle into our caravan site for the night, I shall finish off for now.

'Til next time,

June