Well that wasn’t unexpected , but it wasn’t nice - we got down to 5.4 degrees - I know what you’re saying - you’ve forgotten how cold it gets in Moss Vale - Yes you’re right we have !!! and we don’t miss it at all !!!
We discovered that it was warmer outside than inside . The sun was shining and promising another great day . The washing was done and hung out , and like lizards on a rock , we leant on the ute warming ourselves in the sun . A few more comings and goings today - just when we thought we had our side of the oval to ourselves , another van had pulled in while we were out and parked right where the previous people were , right beside us .
It was decided to go up to Canungra and check out the Tramway Tunnel , built by Mr Lahey in the early 1900’s , to transport the hoop pine that he was harvesting from the local valleys & hills . He built 28 klms of tramways for timber transport , taking kids to school and showing dignitries the extensive rainforest that was in the area . The tunnel was built to allow access to Coomera Valley , and the tramway was far more efficient than bullock teams. The tunnel stretched for 100m through the solid sandstone and was probably quite a feat for the time . We then drove up Darlington Range Rd for a look . An interesting drive up to the top of the ridge on the southern side of Canungra . There were some houses in positions that would have awesome views straight down the valley below , all the way to Brisbane .
The day was turning out nicely , so we headed back to the RV to grab some lunch and head to Lake Wyaralong - between Beaudesert and Boonah . We took some short cuts through some back roads , to see if we would take the RV that way when we head off - that would be a No!! - single lanes and some gravel and very sloped shoulders made up our mind.
The road to Boonah from Beaudesert goes through some very flat country past the horse race course . The grass in the pastures is about 1m tall , so tall & thick the cattle don’t look like they have legs !! There are also many thoroughbred horse studs , and to our surprise many private polo fields , immaculately prepared with grandstands - one property had several polo fields !! and what looked like about 40 acres of lawn to maintain .
We reached the turnoff to Wyaralong Dam and turned in , the road winding along to the dam wall . There is an electric gate that closes at a set time in the afternoon and reopens in the morning. There are trails for mountain bike riding ( about 70 klms ) , a boat ramp , and a large picnic BBQ area , with gas bbqs and covered table & bench seats as well as a childrens playground . Fishing , canoeing & boating are all allowed . The dam stretches for about 15 klms towards Boonah - so there is plenty of it .
We had a relaxed lunch and wandered around the foreshore before heading back to the ute and driving back to Beaudesert to do a little shopping . That done we headed for the RV .
Lyn prepared dinner , then it was time for a beer & some chilli salsa .
Here is today’s map link :-https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z1G8gwwxwyYo.kXqZfD989Nfg
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