We finished off our last couple of days in Cooktown and then hit the road south. We really enjoyed Cooktown, very relaxing with good weather, although it got a bit blowy the last couple of days. Also great fresh seafood everywhere, even though I hate peeling prawns, the fruits of my labour was well rewarded.

We left Cooktown yesterday morning with an aim of having a couple of nights free camping in Mount Molloy, before heading east over the ranges into Port Douglas. Arrived at the Rifle Creek campground to find it chockers but managed to find a couple of places. Quick set up and then to the local pub, which is the oldest pub in Queensland (apparently) for a drink and a late lunch from the Cafe.

Had dinner around the campfire last night, it was good to have another fire going. Another one today as damper is on the menu tonight!

The Rifle Creek campground is rather large and based on our short time here, well used by all those travelling to and from the Tip (Cape York) and Cooktown. People were still coming in at 8pm last night. From backpackers to Grey Nomads, there are all sorts of vehicles, vans, campers here, you name it, its here. A restful day here today and then BBOT and Christies Retirement Tour are off to Port Douglas tomorrow.