Day 40 - Morton Telegraph station to Weipa

As we were at the Wenlock, it was an early start for Dad and Uncle Chris to see if they could catch the elusive Barramundi.  Since they were last there the water had dropped about another 1/2 foot so the bridge was just a bit too shallow.  They spotted one fish, but no bites.  So off to the Barra hole they went.  With a few early lure snags to keep them on their toes, Chris landed one.  Yes his first Barra in the Wenlock was ours.  Sorry pictures and video on the other phones so you'll have to wait but I can assure you the catch was exciting and authentic.  It measured approximately 40 cm, so a little under size of 58 for eating but a good catch none the less.

Before we knew it, it was 8am and we returned to camp, it's amazing how time flies when you fishing and catching, as opposed to just fishing!

Pack up went well, the boys did a bit more school work while the older boys got things sorted out.  It had rained a bit overnight so it was bit damp in places.  Still 24 degrees overnight so not exactly chilly when compared with what we hear is going on down south.  We have a few more weeks to acclimatise but Uncle Chris is in for a bit of a shock me thinks!

The drive into Weipa went well.  The roads not too bad or it may be that we just getting used to the corrugations. There were a few more hills at the start of the day.  This means good opportunities to take some more scenic shots when the height arises.  This looking west to Weipa.

 Came across this fella on the side of the road.  Jabiru I think but need to check.  Wasn't phased by us stopping and looked a little puzzled as to what we were looking at!

  Coming into Weipa.  Not a common sight up here

As we entered the area of land under mining lease the road became like a highway, smoother than a good Canberra tar road!  Must be a bit of money in this bauxite after all.  The last 25 kms into Weipa was a dream.

The first set of traffic lights (and only set we found so far!) is the intersection of the highway in and the mine's haul road.  Nothing gets in the way of the trucks and with approximately 150 tonnes in a single load we didn't try!

After three trucks the lights went green and we scooted across.  There is only one camping spot in Weipa and rather spacious it is.  We continued our luck and got a beach front spot.  A quick setup with the usual chinwag to the neighbours about good fishing spots, where is a must see etc.

Around sunset we were explaining to the boys that this is one of the few places on the east coast of Australia that you can see the sun set over the sea. This evening didn't disappoint.

Got some hot tips for fishing spots so hopefully look forward to a few more fishing stories and photos!