Charlotte Plains Station to Surat

Day 13 – 2023 Adventure

Charlotte Plains to Surat 357 km
Trip Total 2521 km

Accommodation:     Fishermans Park Surat
Our Rating:             10/10
Cost:                       Donation Camp $5 pn                   
Campfires:              Yes 
Image Gallery:        Surat
Travelling with:        Sue Murry, Steve & Mel Conlan

 

Camp Description
The donation campground provides amenities such as toilets, drinking water and a dump point. It is also open to dogs. Whether you're travellingling in an RV, camper trailer, caravan, or big rig, you'll find it accessible. Camping in tents is allowed as well. Moreover, you can access the nearby town, shops, and services through the new Riverwalk pathway extension and bridge.

Trip Notes

We had an amazing time at the campsite and the Artesian Baths were a great addition to our trip. We decided to stay here last-minute after being disappointed with Bourke, where we only stayed for one night. We're grateful we stopped at Bourke because otherwise we may have missed out on this incredible place.

On our way back home, we needed a place to stop and rest for the night, but we didn't want to go back to Roma. I remembered passing Fisherman Park in Surat while we were headed south, so we looked up the campground and found out that it was a donation-based campsite charging $5.00 per person per night. We decided to make Surat our overnight stop. Since it was our last night together in a town with a pub, we planned to have our final group dinner of the trip here.

We continued our journey north on the Carnarvon Highway until we arrived at Surat, which was our next stop. After setting up camp, we explored Surat and visited the town's visitor information centre, which was filled with informative displays about the town's history. Later, we booked a group dinner at the New Royal Hotel, which was our final meal together. After dinner, we returned to the campsite for another campfire before calling it a night.

On our way east from Charlotte's Plains, we passed through St. George. I had promised a friend that I would visit the winery in St. George, but I didn't expect to leave with three bottles of wine. Most of the Queensland wines I've tasted don't compare to the wines from the south, but these were exceptional. If you're passing through St. George and enjoy a glass of red or white, I highly recommend stopping by for a taste test. You won't be disappointed.

Riverside Winery	Cobb & Co. Museum	Cobb & Co. Museum
Fisherman Park	Surat Town Hall	Cobb & Co. Museum