Even travelling on the highway, one cannot escape Advertising. So why not make use of it!
There are a few caravan parks, motels and half a dozen Pubs. Somehow, you have to be advised that they are here. Advertise!
Now this sign in unstable and could cause injury to a geocacher, so the cache has been moved to the back of the sign advertising where you can take care of your health and wellbeing while in the outback. Enjoy!
Series Description:Barcaldine lies at the crossroads of major transport routes north-south/east-west; on the major transport routes from Townsville to Adelaide and Rockhampton to Darwin. Road Trains, some of considerable length, travel these roads 24/7. Caravans galore during daytime hours highlight the significance of the area to the tourist trade.
Along each of these routes is a series of caches highlighting the centrality of Barcaldine as an access hub in Central Western Queensland.
The Western Series of six caches commences on the approach to Barcaldine from Longreach, some 8.5k from the town, and end at the outskirts of the town. All caches are located on the left (northern) side of the Highway so there is no need to cross the Highway. Roadside parking is available at all caches, even for caravans.
If you are travelling out of Barcaldine, please reverse the direction of some aspects in these descriptions. Not all points will be visible when travelling west, as they will be on the opposite side of the road facing away from the direction of travel.