So today we travelled from Townsville (Black River Stadium) to Airlie Beach, about 270 k’s south of Townsville. On the way we stopped at Ayr for a late – breakfast or “brunch” and then a quick stop to stretch the legs just outside Bowen.

We travelled the Bruce Highway on this trip and I can understand why its deemed the most dangerous road in Australia. It seemed at times we were playing Russian Roulette with other vehicles, particularly trucks. Although some of the smaller non towing vehicles also caused us much aggravation.

There was not much patience shown but fortunately we arrived safely here in Airlie beach.

We are here for 5 nights and looking to enjoy the local “culture”. We have a cruise booked on a yacht for tomorrow on the Whitsunday’s, so really looking forward to that.

Finally, during our quick stop off just outside Bowen, we had a Kodak moment with the big Mango. Not a very eventful day (thankfully) but certainly memorable because of the other road users!