SOUTH CENTRAL WEST QLD

 We left Woodgate and headed to Bundaberg. By the time we had stocked up on the essentials, Bea was exhausted so we headed for the coast. Bargara was a lovely little spot but all the inns were full and there was no room for us. Inland we went and made it to Smith's Crossing, a free camp on the river at the end of the road because the old road had washed away.

 

 Bridge over Kolin River at Bundaberg.

 

 

  Coastline at Bargara

 

Smith's crossing where the old road had washed away

What a ripper!!!!!! Wish we could say our photography is getting better but this was snapped  by a fellow camper giving us some tips.

This peacock kept us company. Mum & chicks were in the bush.

 

Next stop was the Town of 1770. A beautiful spot but completely booked out. On the map to go back.

Everywhere on the coast was booked out so we decided to head west. Overnight rest area at Boyne River.   

We are loving the bush, weather is beaut and meeting some great characters.

 Camp area at Calliope River

 After seeing this we were happy we didn't manage to get river front site this time. Where we camped there were plenty of reminders of the floods a couple of years ago. We were flabbergasted when told of how high the river rose.

 

Next stop was Boynedale Bush Camp. A beautiful free camp by the water. Once again we were taken back by tales of how high the water rose during the floods. That lovely campsite below was under 10 metres of water.

 

Presently we are staying in the caravan park at Bileola, a coal mining town in the Callide Valley.

FRASER COAST QLD

Headed northwards and found ourselves at Maryborough. Made our way to the showgrounds and stopped a couple of nights. Maryborough was a lovely town, the old buildings reminded us a bit of Fremantle. It also made us appreciate how good Fremantle is. 

 Maryborough, birthplace of P L Travers the author of Mary Poppins

 

  
Moon over Maryborough showgrounds (you really had to be there).

We ventured further north and made it to Hervey Bay. Stopped the night but decided to move on. It was too big for us.

 

 Here we are at Woodgate Beach, south of Bundaberg. This place is close to paradise.

Caught the crab. Too bad it had already been cooked and eaten.

 

 

 "Old Timers" caravan in the caravan park.

HEADING NORTH QLD SUNSHINE COAST

After catching up with family and friends,it was time to hit the road again and north was where we headed. First stop was Nambour, home of the "Big Pineapple". Chatting to fellow travellers we discovered that the Eumundi Markets were open, so we were on our way to Eumundi. What a disappointment. On our last visit to the markets 20 years or so ago, they were full of local artisans  but, alas, now they are just like every other market. Fruit & veges were great so we stocked up. Chocolate and yogurt were wonderful. We travelled onwards through Gympie and landed at Rainbow Beach. Stayed the week.

 

Headed back to the Tweed for a few more days then ventured off into the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Made our way to a place called Kenilworth. A lovely little place, great village atmosphere and its own cheese factory. Its school holidays at the moment so we will stay here before heading back towards the coast. "Jack Frost" visited this morning and it was 2 degrees when Bea decided it was time to wake up and go outside.

 

 

 

 

Rainbow Beach

 

 Coloured Sands

 

 Road through Glasshouse Mountains

 

 

Kenilworth Showgrounds (view from the Chookpen)