Thu 17th – 21st February 2022. Upper Stony–Notch Point

Thursday 17th – Monday 21st February

At Yeppoon we had thought that was to be as far north as we would go on this short trip.  But I found/remembered a highly recommended free camp just a little further north, just south of Mackay.  So I convinced Tracey we should check it out but it would mean a 330 km travel day.  Slightly more than our current short travel day limits we are use to… a long way off the 600 km days we used to do with the roof top tent as standard.

Anyway we agreed to head all the way to Notch Point after departing Byfield State Forest, hoping the weather improves.

Back into Rockhampton for supplies, water and dump point, then northwards to Notch Point.

We arrived at the gate to the Yarrawonga Reserve (ie. Notch Point) at around 3pm.  The track in is recommended as 4wd only, so we’ll see how we go with the van on.  Many Wikicamps reviews talk about no issues with large off-road vans so we’re not too concerned when the track gets a little tight.

Now you can camp along the creek/bayside, it looks fantastic but the best spots are around/over the hill on the ocean side (although a little windy).  This has go to be one of the best free camps around!

 

Notch Point video compilation – Youtube link

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunrise….

 

 

Sunset…

 

Moonrise…