ROLLINGSTONE.
SUNRISE ROLLINGSTONE
TOWNSVILLE
HOME HILL
After leaving Cape Hillsborough Mon.20th July, we travelled north approx. 250klm. for an overnight stop in Home Hill. Right in the middle of town, next to the railway line we found this stop. So did a lot of other travellers, but what a novelty for us. Thought the trains may keep us awake all night, but most of them went through early evening and next morning. Mainly coal and grain carriers. We were able to wave to the train drivers.
Next day was only a short journey of 90klm to Townsville. Where we booked into the Magnetic Gateway Holiday Park. Would really recommend this park as our introduction was, after booking in and arriving at our site, we had the pleasure of meeting Rick who guided us into position. Was very pleasant and helpful. The park is very spacious and the amenities very clean and presentable. Only a short run into the CBD about 6klms. Townsville has grown so much since our last visit here 11yrs. ago during our sailing days. Very impressed with the transformation of the marina complex and The Strand which is 2.2.klms of parkland, walking tracks, rock pool, bbqs, picnic areas, cafes and surf lifesaving club. Of course there are many shopping complexes and services throughout the region. After our 3 night stay we were off again on Frid. 24th July to our next beautiful stop.
We were told about Rollingstone, which is only 60klms. north of Townsville, by some friends we met. Well what an approach to this place. I thought we were driving into a Pacific Is. Resort. Very impressive. This is a Big 4 Park. Site 78 puts us right on the beach front. Approx. 3klms. east of the Bruce H/way there is no shops only minimal supplies at the office. We knew this so are stocked up. D’Arcy tried fishing from the beach last night, although I could see him from our back window I was a little worried as a neighbour told us there is a 4m crocodile in the area. Needless to say, no fish. Except today, Sat. There was a fish supplier came around in the park so I bought some for tonights dinner. No worrying about him fishing tonight. You know those crocs. are creatures of habit. Till next post.....
After leaving Cape Hillsborough Mon.20th July, we travelled north approx. 250klm. for an overnight stop in Home Hill. Right in the middle of town, next to the railway line we found this stop. So did a lot of other travellers, but what a novelty for us. Thought the trains may keep us awake all night, but most of them went through early evening and next morning. Mainly coal and grain carriers. We were able to wave to the train drivers.
Next day was only a short journey of 90klm to Townsville. Where we booked into the Magnetic Gateway Holiday Park. Would really recommend this park as our introduction was, after booking in and arriving at our site, we had the pleasure of meeting Rick who guided us into position. Was very pleasant and helpful. The park is very spacious and the amenities very clean and presentable. Only a short run into the CBD about 6klms. Townsville has grown so much since our last visit here 11yrs. ago during our sailing days. Very impressed with the transformation of the marina complex and The Strand which is 2.2.klms of parkland, walking tracks, rock pool, bbqs, picnic areas, cafes and surf lifesaving club. Of course there are many shopping complexes and services throughout the region. After our 3 night stay we were off again on Frid. 24th July to our next beautiful stop.
We were told about Rollingstone, which is only 60klms. north of Townsville, by some friends we met. Well what an approach to this place. I thought we were driving into a Pacific Is. Resort. Very impressive. This is a Big 4 Park. Site 78 puts us right on the beach front. Approx. 3klms. east of the Bruce H/way there is no shops only minimal supplies at the office. We knew this so are stocked up. D’Arcy tried fishing from the beach last night, although I could see him from our back window I was a little worried as a neighbour told us there is a 4m crocodile in the area. Needless to say, no fish. Except today, Sat. There was a fish supplier came around in the park so I bought some for tonights dinner. No worrying about him fishing tonight. You know those crocs. are creatures of habit. Till next post.....
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