4th May 2025
Distance: 265 Km
Hughenden to Julia Creek
What a difference a day made! Lovely sunshine this morning though quite a brisk, warm wind.
Definitely no rush to leave today, less than 300km to travel so didn’t leave until after 9.30am. Easy drive just heading west.
Most of the time it was a flat drive across Queensland plain country (with the occasional train in view).
The only interruption to my smooth progress was a convoy carrying two massive mining trucks with a police escort that completely blocked the road.
Made one stop on the way but it was too windy to make tea. Didn’t mind the wind I am sure it improved my fuel economy. The problem with Queensland roads in my opinion is that they have fewer rest areas and rely on “Stopping bays” which are just like the UK’s “Layby” just a roadside stop with no facilities at all. Rest areas on the other hand have shelters, rubbish bins and sometimes toilets.
Arrived in Julia Creek before 1pm so after setting up it was straight to the laundry to get some washing done. Pleasantly surprised to find the machines only cost $4 (often they are $6) my washing was all on the line by 2pm and dry by 4pm. very pleased with that as my clean clothes will now last me until Darwin.
Am staying in Julia Creek for two nights just to give me a break from driving. I think my age is showing as these long driving stints are really tiring.
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