We had planned to stay at the free camping spot "Funny Dunny" about 40kms north of Bowen, but missed the turn-off and ended up at Groper Creek. Another beautiful spot, about 15kms off the Bruce just south of Ayr. We had planned on only staying one night but it was just too nice to leave. The park is full of people that have been coming here for years and most of them camp for two or three months at a time over winter. All older people (I think we are the only ones under 55) and so friendly, we have been given fresh whiting, flathead and bream (already filleted) for dinner from our neighbours on one side and also freshly caught prawns (three batches from three different people). That's what I call hospitality. Hutchy still hasn't caught any fish worth eating and we are in fishermans paradise apparently. Jesse is a hit with everyone in the park of course and he has just been down on the bank of the river feeding fish offcuts to the pelicans with the neighbours. Every afternoon there is a 'happy hour' at someones van, which is full of laughter and fun.
The park is obviously flood prone though, in February it was 8ft under water after the Burdekin Dam flooded, it took me while to work out why the public telephone is one story up (see the picture).
We are leaving here tomorrow and I will be really sad to leave this place, all caravan parks are full of people that are happy and friendly but everyone at Groper Creek has been exceptionally welcoming.
Sunrise at Groper Creek
The telephone box and caravan park office
The view from our window
1 comment:
Looks Bloody Beautiful... Chooka
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