Heading South

The very strong weather system bring snow to home continued to bring easterly winds, rain and cloud onto the east coast so we decided to alter our plan and return via the inland route, back to Karumba and then over Julia Creek to Longreach.
Departed Bamaga and flew one hour south to Weipa at 1200ft above ground level because of the cloud - gave close views of the landcsape. Refuelled alongside the flying doctor at Weipa and then weather progressively improved. After the first hour skimming along over the beach we climbed above the now scattered clouds and had a good run to Karumba.
As always in aviation plans keep changing, the fuel bowser at Karumba wouldnt work. We decide to call it a day and found a room at the "End Of The Road" motel, about 300m from the end of the runway. A very modern establishment with a new Tavern next door. A great place to have a couple of drinks and dinner watching the sunset over the Gulf.