01.09.07

WONGA BEACH

Well last night it really blew and blew and when it stopped it blew some more (it didn’t really stop). Called into the market on our way out and saw a collection of second hand junk you wouldn’t take home from the tip. Stopped at the lookout just north of Mount Carbine which is a very steep and long climb up on top of the ranges(going north) and had lunch at a lovely camp spot on the bank of McLeod Creek, a popular camp spot with 5/6 local vehicles ensconced there for the weekend.

Turned off at Mount Molloy toward Mossman where the country changed dramatically from dry Savannah woodland to tropical green farmland with lots of sugar cane. The last 10 k’s into Mossman down the mountain on a very steep and windy road.

Had been told about the Pinnacle Park at Wonga Beach so checked it out and found it to be very nice, with lots of tall green trees palms and right on the beach which is very long and sandy, although not very white more a muddy colour. The wind which had been blowing very strong all day made the beach quite rough but the park is sheltered and not nearly as windy as Cooktown.