Lake Maraboon to Takarakka Bush Resort [Carnarvan Gorge National Park] 14/10/12

Before leaving Lake Maraboon, we must acknowledge our camp neighbours Ian & Jillian who introduced us to the red-claw [yabbie/marron like ]  with some samples for an entree taste.  They have a large Bushtracker van pulled by a large GMC vehicle.   This is this home, as they have been on the road for the past 6 years.  They indicated they catch up with others who have been on the road for the past 12 years.

We also met another couple when we went to talk about their Roadstar Daintree caravan, as we had been interested in a Daintree a couple of years ago. They were in the midst of shelling a milk crate of large red-claw they had caught,  for subsequent freezing.  They gave us a pack of tails [400gram, 8-10 pieces], which we gratefully received and enjoyed over two nights with a garlic butter sauce.

On the road at a leisurely 8:30am and travelled through some interesting country with impressive mountain ranges.  We stopped at Springsure for a coffee reviver at the Information Centre, which contained quite a bit of history memorabilia plus quilting and sewing magazines which Dot had to purchase.

 

 

 

 

Then onto Takarakka Bush Resort, located just outside the National Park.  We arrived around midday, and caught up with Peter Daunton [part of last years trip] who had driven up from Brisbane the previous day.  It was great seeing Peter who was tender hooks, as wife Sue was in Perth with her daughter who had been admitted to hospital in labour

The campground is in a  treed environment, with great facilities – very large camp kitchen with gas cooker facilities, BBQs, hot water urns, sinks with hot & cold water plus cleaning accessories and large bench/seats catering for circa 40-50 people at a time.  A small general store with supplies including a range of wines @ $20.00 per bottle…..a must for our evening meal with Peter D.  The only thing lacking was Telstra 3G coverage!!!!!!!!!!

Kangaroos wander around the grounds and a range of bird life abounds.

It was very interesting watching the variety of vans and 5th wheelers, and talking to a number of their owners who in some cases have sold up and this is now their permanent home.

The National Park is obviously a mecca for serious bushwalkers.

 

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