From Mackay to Rockhampton: A WHV Work & Play Diary 🚗💨

After missing out on a trucking job in Mackay (no local license 😅), I drove 300km to Rockhampton—and landed a JBS meatworks gig (L4 role)! While waiting for my start date, I explored nearby Yeppoon, a hidden coastal gem. Here’s your quick guide: 🌊 Yeppoon Escape (30min from Rocky) Island Hopping: Great Keppel Island = snorkeling + hiking paradise 🏝️. Bluff Point Trail: Scenic coastal hike with whale sightings (June-Nov) 🐋. Beach Fishing: Cast a line at Lammermoor Beach (BYO gear!). 🍖 Rockhampton Highlights JBS Life: Hard work but solid pay—perfect for WHV savings! 💰 Beef Feasts: Hit The Criterion Hotel for $15 steaks 🥩. Mt Archer: Sunset views over the city 🌆. ⚠️ Pro Tips ✔ Car = essential (public transport is nonexistent). ✔ Yeppoon > Rocky for weekends (beats meatpacking town boredom!). ✔ Pack a snorkel—reefs here rival the Whitsundays! 🤿 #AustraliaWHV #WorkTravelBalance