Day 62 - Sunny Coast to Brisbane - 92km
Eager to get to Brisbane I set off early down Steve Irwin Way, the road was terrible, no verge, windy and lots of traffic. I dreamed of being back in the Bruce with its wide verge and direct routing. Luckily about halfway a gravel track appeared, rarely used but it was there.
I passed Australia Zoo and a big Steve Irwin, poor guy. I rode on and made it to the outskirts of Brisbane. And bounced between a lovely bike lane, which suddenly ends, separate tracks for 2km and then nothing to riding the footpath and on the road with no verge. Then suddenly an amazing bike path appeared, cyclists whizzing past and all sign posted, I must be close to the city now.
I rode under a huge spaghetti junction of roads going everywhere, under and over each other. High rise buildings appeared on the distance and I rode into the city centre. The streets were alive with people, traffic and amazing architecture. After so many days on the road it felt good to be in a big city again bit I felt a but out of place.
I found my hostel and my last challenge, about 6 steps to go up to get in and check in. I heaved my way up almost falling over, checked in and collapsed on the bed. I've never been to Brisbane and can't wait to explore the city.