Hitch-hiking from Gladstone to Agnes Water | Vlog 84 & 85
It’s my second day of hitchhiking, and today I’ve made it from Gladstone to Agnes Water. It took a couple of rides to get here, but everyone along the way was incredibly friendly! As soon as I walked into the hostel, I made friends immediately. Usually, backpackers come in here when the bus stops (only twice a day), so when I arrived on foot at a random time, I definitely drew some attention.
Agnes Water
Everyone started asking me about my hitchhiking adventure, and five minutes later, I was out with them exploring the beaches. Hitchhiking in Australia isn’t a common thing to do—I had no idea about this before arriving. After hitchhiking through Europe where it seemed perfectly normal, I didn’t think twice about it. I probably should have watched a bit more Wolf Creek!
Next on my checklist was visiting the Kangaroo sanctuary. All the kangaroos that get hit on the roads around Agnes Water are brought here for care. In the shelter, they’re looked after until they’ve recovered enough to be re-released. Roadkill is incredibly widespread in Australia! Since it’s dangerous to swerve to avoid them, Australia actually advises drivers to hit them instead. It’s so unlike Belgium, where you’re lucky to see any wild animals at all!
It was a good day, and I even fed a kangaroo. Also, this hostel is fantastic. Over the last three months, it’s probably one of the best I’ve been in so far! I love it when daily life is all centred outside. The weather is pretty good all year round, which makes that possible. I’ve only booked a short stay here, but that might change. We will see what happens!
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