Day 57: Thu 3 Jul 25 - Howard to Wondai

Thu 3 Jul 25 - Howard to Wondai (Towed 177km)

Weather: 7 to 17 Deg, clear with light SW winds - it's getting colder!

We finally drove away from Kev and Jo's today at 09:30am after a most enjoyable visit. I think it's fair to say we all enjoyed each others company, and it's hard to believe that we were there for 10 days. Our destination today was Wondai along the Kingaroy to Kilkivan Rail Trail for a couple of days of riding (for me anyway). We had intended to stay at the 48hr Free Camp in Wondai, but it was quite busy, so we ended up at the show grounds instead. It's very quiet, lots of open space, clean new facilities, and good value at $25 per night for power and water. We do have to vacate before 09:00 on Saturday for the local races next door. It's no problem, as we only have 32km to drive to Kingaroy on Sat for a 2-3 night stay at the show grounds to ride the other end of the rail trail. First stop after leaving Howard was Goomeri for a late morning coffee, a bite to eat and a wander around. We arrived and set up at Wondai close to 1:00pm, then I left Noel and Olli behind to guard the fort, while I set off on the bike for an afternoon ride along the rail trail back to Murgon which we drove through from Goomeri. After 32km, I was back at the van, enjoying a cuppa in the last of the warm sun. As I write, Olli is tucked up in his bed, tuckered out from his huge day of running around outside. We won't be long out of our bed either as the temperature is expected to dip down to 2 Deg tonight. 

Coffee stop in Goomeri of pumpkin festival fame

Coffee in Goomeri

Goomeri Wander

Goomeri Wander


Coffee Stop in Goomeri

Afternoon Bike Ride Wondai to Murgon to Wondai

Afternoon Bike Ride along Wondai to Murgon Rail Trail. The old Wondai Butter factory along the rail trail opened in 1931 and closed in 1969. 

Afternoon Bike Ride along Wondai to Murgon Rail Trail. 

Afternoon Bike Ride along Wondai to Murgon Rail Trail. 

Afternoon Bike Ride along Wondai to Murgon Rail Trail. 

A lap around Murgon before heading back to Wondai

A lap around Murgon before heading back to Wondai

A lap around Murgon before heading back to Wondai

Starting back to Wondai from Murgon along the rail trail 

Old Murgon Railway Station

Old Murgon Railway Station

Heading back to Wondai from Murgon along the rail trail 

Back to Wondai from Murgon along the rail trail 

Back in Wondai

Old Wooden Church in Wondai looking good in Black and White

Old Wooden Church in Wondai looking good in Black and White

Big day for a little dog





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