Cape York - Moreton Telegraph Station–2 August 2011

From Weipa we drove to Morton Telegraph Station, planning a short lunch stop. On our way we were passed by a number of road trains heading north. We gave them an easy way to get past.

At Moreton Telegraph a loud squeak from the van convinced us to stay the night in order to replace the pivot block in the suspension. This is the part that supports the entire weight of the van, and is made of a synthetic rubber. It is designed to wear and be replaced from time to time. Having seen other Bushtrackers having to wait weeks to get spare pivot blocks sent to remote locations we carry spares and all the tools needed to do the changeover.

There are pleasant well cared for grounds and we had a nice shady camp under a mango tree.

The old Telegraph Station House is long gone. There is a very nice walk to Cave Creek, a natural rock bridge, and on past the lagoon. There is also a nice path into the Wenlock River.

The site offers limited facilities, cool drinks, meat pies and pasties. It is really set up for bus groups.