Cape Hillsborough
Heading 130klm south to Cape Hillsborough Park, right on the coast. A winding road in off the main Bruce Highway, to the coast, in a forest surrounding.
Camped right by the beach. Relaxing outside the van, and a local goanna, strolled past.
Popular spot for beach fishing, coastal caves, or just a walk on the beach.
First light, kangaroos come down to the beach for seaweed and mangrove seeds, washed up with the overnight tides.
Marlborough
Next overnight stop at Marlborough, 275klm further south from Cape Hillsborough. More rain on the trip south.
We parked at the back of the pub, for $5 per night, includes use of amenities. Walked 20mtrs straight into the back of the bar, for a meal and drink. Great Value.
Approx 100klm from Rockhampton. Magnesite crystal are mined in this area. It is a small town, servicing the local area. A pop of 150.
Local workers installing wind farm towers, had been rained off for the day, so the pub was full. Enjoyed a great night with the local celebrities, full of humour and stories.
Miriam Vale
Rain is steady, as we make our way 275klm further south. We had intended to stay at Agnes Waters, on the coast, but due to the rain stayed put in Miriam Vale. Free camping in the local car park opposite The Shop. Another enjoyable night with locals.
24 deg south of the equator.
Mainly cattle, tobacco, and timber in this region.
Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay is a large town, on the coast. (pop 58,000)
More rain, so the 212klm drive from Miriam Vale, was not as pleasant as it could have been.
We had booked a passage to K’gari (Fraser Island), the largest Sand island in the world. (125klm x 22klm). Capt Cook sailed past this island in 1770, and named it Indian Head,
We stayed at the Fraser Coast caravan park. A lovely natural bush park. Rain was steady, with cool winds for this part of the world. We decided to cancel the planned trip to K’gari Island due to the conditions.
We spent the next few days relaxing in Hervey Bay, along the foreshore, which is beautiful, with sub tropical parkland, activities for all ages, safe walking and riding pathways.
Noticeable number of retirees settle here, due to the favourable climate, life style etc. Whale watching, fishing and boating are all popular activities.
Urangan Pier
