From Bramwell it's about 170km each way via Batavia Downs Station.
Unfortunately we had no luck finding a lock, the mechanic at the shell servo said he could order one in but would charge us 40% on top plus freight & he couldn't guarantee when he could get it by.
But the trip wasn't a complete waste as we finally got some phone reception and were able to call Cairns Toyota and they have a lock which we can pick up on our way back.
We also bought up on more supplies at Woolies.
I thought Weipa would be bigger but it is predominantly a mining town with just a few shops. There's not even a main street like most towns have.
It was stinking hot in Weipa & we were glad to head back to camp.
After the heat of Weipa we decided to stop at fruit bat falls for a swim before heading to our next campsite at canal creek, just after the beginning of the northern tele track.
It was around 5pm by the time we got to the falls but we had the swimming hole all to ourselves. A great way to finish a hot dusty day.
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| The long road to Weipa |
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| The view was a bit dusty |
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| On the way in & out of Weipa you have to stop at boomgates for the mining trucks to pass through |
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