7 April 2023 – Good Friday
https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/recreation-tourism/outdoor-activities/tracks-trails/kilkivan-to-kingaroy-rail-trail
We
left the Sunshine Coast early in convoy and drove to Kingaroy. We parked one vehicle at the old Kingaroy
Railway Building. After piling into one
vehicle with our packs, we headed to the Kilkivan end of the rail trail, where
we parked the other vehicle. All the
time we were in the cars the rain just kept coming down, finally easing to a
drizzle as we approached Kilkivan.
https://www.visitgympieregion.com.au/great-places/the-west/kilkivan/
After
a quick toilet stop, we popped the raincoats onto our packs and our group of
five headed off. Today’s walk was from
Kilkivan to Goomeri – which is on gravel and mowed paths, mainly through
private land with lots of gates. The
drizzle lasted less than an hour and the weather remained overcast which was a
blessing as there was very little shade on this section.
Last check before loading up
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| A midday rest |
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| Trying to avoid exercise induced vasculitis |
A
very long walk with heavy packs today – 28.5km.
I had a 14.5kg pack, which is heavier than I have previously carried. Unfortunately, due to the high humidity, heat
and my heavy pack I once again experienced some exercise induced vasculitis
despite the compression socks and regular breaks to put my legs in the air – nowhere
near as bad as previously though.
We
stopped at the Foodworks in town on arrival and bought our food for dinner –
chicken sandwiches for us. Then on to
the Goomeri Showgrounds for the night to camp and well-deserved, and needed, hot
showers. Over dinner we caught up with
some day walkers who were camping at the showgrounds.
https://www.discoversouthburnett.com.au/towns/goomeri/
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