Mackay to Rockhampton

Distance travelled today 339kms
Distance travelled so far 6,001kms

We left Mackay and headed to Rockhampton. We saw a sign that said there were Sugar Factory Tours at Sarina so we headed there. Unfortunately the 11am tour was full, but we paid to do a tasting of the products - bonus was we got fairy floss to taste! The products were full of flavour and the liqueurs they have there (I have on good authority) were good too!

We then proceeded to Malborough where we had decided to have a rest stop. The town is about a 5 minute trip from the Bruce Highway. We stopped in at the Convenience Store, so pleased we did - they made a very nice ham and salad roll! We also learned there that tennis legend, Rod Laver was born in Rockhampton but then was bought home to Malborough where his parents owned a cattle property! Onwards to Rockhampton, we located our hotel The Q Motel, which is quite well situated. The room was nice and the beds are comfy and it has the basic requirements!Home | Accommodation in Rockhampton | The Q Motel  We then headed to the Allenstown Hotel for dinner, where we got to meet a distant cousin (our common ancestors are our Great Great Grandmother/Grandfather). It was great to finally meet face to face.Allenstown Hotel, Rockhampton, QLD . Very nice food and atmosphere! Then back to the hotel to plan tomorrow and have a rest!