So we arrived in Mount Isa at 6:00pm and were directed to our campsite by the Assistant Managers Carol and Brendon. As they only get one day a week off Carol and Brendon had been working right through to save up days off for when we arrived. They had worked about 23 days straight! So you can imagine they were pretty tired and needed to get away as they also live in the caravan park. Because we had not been in phone range Carol was not sure what day we were arriving, they had to work the next day but then could have four off. I suggested that we pack up and go to Lawn Hill Gorge for thier days off, they, of course thought this was a brilliant idea so Hutchy, Jess and I spent the next day shopping and getting prepared for the trip.
Brendon and Jesse on the caravan park caretakers choice of vehicle
We set off on Thursday morning, Carol and Brendan looking forward to a break and Hutchy, Jesse and I looking forward to having some travelling companions for a few days(all very excited to be getting out of Mount Isa).
The trip out was long to say the least as we had to stop for a few refreshment (cold beverages), firewood collection and 'comfort; stops along the way.
We had decided to camp at Adele's Grove instead of the Lawn Hill groge camping ground, even though it was more expensive it had hot showers and you could have a campfire (no brainer really!).
Arriving at Lawn Hill is an experience in itself becuase you are travelling on red, corrugated roads with barren plains all around and then you arrive at this lush tropical oasis.
Miles from anywhere....
A shady spot (few and far between on this road)
Creek crossing, Brendon's Truck
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