Day 62 to Kabra

Fitzroy River this morning

Thursday 17th June, 2021 46.7km

1686.4 / 3412.5km

Camp spot. All packed up
The night had a little bit of rain and a few rumbles from passing thunderstorms. Today was a hike to a creek camp beside the main highway. I had checked it out when I dropped the foodboxes and I wasn't a fan. It is very noisy with trucks and coal trains running all night. I had decided I would look for a stealth camp before the highway. Then tomorrow do a 17k walk straight down the highway to the new Kabra hotel which isn't in 

Kabra but 1 kilometre further east on the highway.

So first I had to walk from the river back out to the Rosewood road. Then just a plod along that road. 

Sunrise
Going over the range I came across an injured bush turkey. I let Belinda know where it was thinking she might ring Wildlife Carers if they were around here. She suggested roast dinner.

On the same range I saw the cooling Towers of the Power Station. I stopped for lunch at a corner where the official trail takes a turn to a scenic route or I could go straight on a more direct route. I had miscounted my days and I had no more breakfast lunch or snacks left in the tucker bag. One of the reasons I was planning a highway march so I could stop at the store in Stanwell.

It became moot when a car stopped and offered me a lift, which I declined but he insisted.  The driver was determined to chat to me as he wanted to do a long walk but along the Dingo fence.  Once I was in the car I got a lift all the way to the Kabra hotel and we eventually parted.  I wonder if he will ever do his walk. 

That meant I was in for some pub grub and Kabra does it well. There are three levels of accomodation. I could camp, go to a single man's donga or a motel style room. I opted for the motel. Only 4 rooms and the highway and train noise is still heard all night. Room comes with continental breakfast which is in the room so I ate 2 cereals and my toast for afternoon tea.  Scotch fillet for dinner and I am a happy man.