Day15 30th October. Captain Billy’s Landing to chilli beach

Hot, hot night again and even felt a few drops of rain but nothing too exciting.

Everyone keen to pack up, and go.

It is truly beautiful spot but not a skeric of shade to be found.

We drove out and onwards and eventually found the Moreton telegraph station, a site that until now had proved to be quite elusive. But it’s closed and that’s our morning tea spot, sadness...

Subsequent to writing this post, we have heard it rained that afternoon and dropped 65mm on the car park.

We split with the group a bit further on as they embark on the Frenchman’s track.

We believe there was some rain in this area last night so it might be a bit slippy.

Glenn,  Carol, stu and I continue on towards chilli  beach going the long way, will probably still take a few hours.

It was a long drive and the first 10k off the PDR was simply atrocious but then gave way to the usual bitumen then gravel roads. Also the occasional creek crossing which kept it lively. Nothing too taxing tho.

This area encompasses the Wenlock and Pascoe rivers and the community of Lockhart.

Popped into the rangers station to book our national park accommodation at chilli beach.

Sadly the on line system didn’t work but he was good for a chat. I think he may be a bit lonely.

Made it to chilli beach and oh my, what a spectacular beach but again with the added frustration of not being able to swim.

Anxious wait for our fellow travellers as the sun is setting and they are yet to arrive.

Eventually they do arrive and each one of them is shattered but delighted with their achievements today. It was a truly tough day for them and we reward them by cooking up a sausage sizzle.

Once again our promised cool breezes have left us and it’s another sweaty night sleep in the swag.