Sunday
4 July 2021 – 311 339
Following our big day yesterday we all slept in. Archer Park Rail Museum was our first destination.
https://www.archerparkrailmuseum.com/
This is a beautiful old train station. On Sundays, they operate a steam tram. The driver was very knowledgeable and explained all about the tram’s history and operation. Apparently, it is the only working Purrey Steam Tram left in the world. The railway station also had several plaster style statues that I enjoyed.
A walk around the CBD of Rockhampton was next on the agenda, admiring the lovely older style buildings, followed by a walk along the riverfront.
https://www.explorerockhampton.com.au/Explore/Heritage-and-History
Then onto Rockhampton Zoo – a free zoo in the botanic gardens, which was quite good. We enjoyed watching the chimpanzees play.
https://www.rockhamptonzoo.com.au/Home
https://www.visitcapricorn.com.au/service/rockhampton-bull-statues
We took a walk around Kershaw Gardens. The waterfalls were pretty but the wetlands (like those at the botanic gardens) lacked water despite yesterday’s rain.
Heading back to Yeppoon we stopped at Wreck Point to admire the views over Keppel Bay and its islands.
https://www.visitcapricorn.com.au/service/wreck-point-scenic-lookout
https://www.visitcapricorn.com.au/veiled-in-mystery-wreck-point-lookout
Capricorn Coast National Park – Double Head Section gave us the opportunity for an afternoon hike to Fan Rock and Rosslyn Bay Lookout. Fan Rock is an impressive rock formation caused by a lava spout. The views from Rosslyn Bay Lookout were worth the climb. All up a busy day.
https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/capricorn-coast
https://www.trailhiking.com.au/double-head-track/
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