Fisherman’s Rest

As pleasant a spot as Charleville was it was time to leave, and our next stop was back to Roma. This time we didn’t stay at the Big Rig, but at the Roma Gun Club. Yes, you stay in the car park, but it has been set up for caravans and campers. There is power, water, shade, and excellent facilities. You can also try your hand at clay pigeon shooting if you’re there on the right day. I think someone has been very smart here and found a way to supplement the income of the gun club; and done it very well.

We stayed there for a couple of nights, and while there we experienced one of the most amazing sunsets that we saw on this trip. I think the beauty of it lay in the single tree that was silhouetted against the burnt orange sky.

That sunset left us craving the quiet of another bush camp and we found just what we needed outside of Mitchell. Fisherman’s Rest is located on the Maranoa River and was our home for the next three nights.

When we arrived on the Saturday, there were only two other campers and we got a top spot right on the banks of the river. Next morning, we were up early and dropped the kayaks onto the water and paddled upriver. We were gone for about two hours and when we got back the place was swarming. Obviously, a popular spot for locals and travelers alike. By the end of the day all the locals had disappeared, and only the travelers were left. The following morning was Monday, a workday, and once more we had the area to ourselves.

The second night we were there our friends from Eromanga turned up again…Stalker alert!

We had a lovely evening with them. Between us we dug a fire pit, gathered and chopped some wood and had a great night sitting around the fire with a couple of brewskies.

Even though it rained for a couple of days, we had a great time at Fisherman’s Rest and will return.