Old Customs House now Tourist Info Centre Rockhampton
Emu Park - view back towards shore from jetty built 1924, islands in the distance
Japanese Gardens - Rockhampton Botanical Gardens
Sausage tree - head injury for sure if one of these landed on your scone
View towards Murray Lagoon
Hi Folks,
A grey cloudy day today. After refuelling we drove along the road to Emu Park although we missed half the coastal view due to the road we used. We will rectify this on our way out tomorrow. From Emu Park we went back into Rockhampton which was pretty deserted. The town has a strange layout from the point of view there is no concentration of shops in any one area. We did by good fortune find a good coffee shop and fuel up. After a stroll around the shops this avowed non wearer of Crocs bought his second genuine pair since they were half RRP at $25.
We then drove up to the Botanic Gardens which includes a free zoo. First stop was a bowl of wedges with the usual sour cream and sweet chili sauce. We then toured the gardens which had some nice specimens but seemed to be a bit tired and needy of some renovation. Whether i would have the same impression on a sunny day is another matter. The free zoo was a case of getting what you payed for. Few dingos, couple of monkeys,a sparsely populated aviary and some kangaroos. The main exhibit the chimpanzees was empty. They had been shuffled out the back so the rubbish could be picked up by a keeper.
The highlight was two air force jets taking off with teeth chattering volume. I couldn't identify what they were since we were shrouded by the aviary canopy. I suspect they were F1-11's. The cloud by this stage had grown more threatening and since Hardy hadn't zipped the tent windows up we beat a hasty return to Yeppoon.
We were going to ride our bikes to the business centre but decided to have tea before darkness and any rain arrived. For once a good decision as the rain did arrive although to be fair up until I type this it has only been showers.
Tomorrow onto Hervey Bay.
cheers Simon
PS Sausage Tree
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