We checked into Weipa Caravan Park & Camping Ground for a few days. It was noticeably hotter here on the West Coast of The Cape then the East Coast. We made full use of the pool, despite it being quite warm and had an early dinner so we could join about half the other park guests around the big screen TV for the Sharks and Storm NRL Grandfinal. I met some friendly & cheerful German backpackers and we had a few beers & attempted explaining NRL to them. They were stuck in Weipa for a week waiting for a fuel tank and a shock to repair one of their 2 vehicles. Little did we know we would meet up with them several more times throughout the trip.
Weipa Sunsets
We tried a bit of fishing from the shoreline and had a few good hookups on light gear that we couldn't hang on to, resulting in snapped lines everytime. Good fun but.
Fishing spot
Hired a boat for a day and took off in search of some quiet areas. Found a perfect location at the mouth of a small river but quickly realised we were not alone. Just as the misses went to deploy the anchor, I spotted a croc about 3.5m long within about 6 meters of us! A quick pic and we were gone, out of there quick smart lol. Tried another spot just as the wind blew up which pretty much wrecked the fishing plans, but we still had a bit of fun.
Hire boat fishing
Spot the croc!!!!
Carried out the first 5000km "being on the road oil and filter change" in the shed of the camp ground, thanks to the park owners. Also found the 2nd battery had died, possibly due to the vast corrugations, so another $220 later we were good.
Chatted to a few other travellers that afternoon and made some plans. One lovely old bloke stood out as a seasoned Cape York traveller and was very helpful. Little did we know we would also meet up with him several more times throughout the trip.
More to follow........
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