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Somewhere over the Rainbow – Beach

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Day 20 – Friday

Cathryn, Wayne & the kids turned up today. They brought the wind along with them – it was

blowing a gale!

Day 21 – Saturday

Scott and Wayne tried some fishing but unfortunately nothing substantial was caught. The

Bardwells headed into Rainbow Beach and we just lazed about. Another very windy night.

Day 22 – Sunday

The guys tried fishing again but once again nothing successful was caught. We decided to

drive round to Inskip Point to see where the ferry leaves for Fraser Island. On the way back

Scott decided to take the 4wd track back rather than along the beach – This turned into

somewhat of an adventure as the tracks turned out to be a challenge for the 80 series, let

alone Wayne’s Kia. By the end of some serious work, the Kia proved to be an exceptionally

capable vehicle.

Day 23 – Monday

Up bright and early to pack up and get off the beach before high tide at 10:30am. We sadly

said our goodbyes to the Bardwells and hit the… sand. It wasn’t too bad getting off as we

still had an hour and a half before high tide but there were a few idiots coming the other

way that just refused to move over a bit and twice we ended up being hit broad side by waves

- car getting splashed so much we couldn’t see out of the windscreen. That was interesting.

We made it off the beach though so all is good.

It was a pretty big day driving. The boys had really had enough of the car by the time we

got to Bundaberg so I picked a caravan park out of the Camps5 and figured we could relax for

a couple days.

It wasn’t quite what I expected. The park is really old and run down. I guess the only

luxury we had was water on tap and the use of 240v. The owner has only had the place 3

months and is updating it though so I guess we just went at the wrong time. .

Day 24 – Tuesday

Had a look around Bundaberg. We wanted to take Jaz to have his arm x-rayed but we seemed to

have lost the referral and so they wont do it. He seems to be crawling a bit better on it

now but it obviously still hurts. Had a pretty lazy day while Scott changed the brake and

indicator lights on the van – a necessity created by a cane road train nearly taking our

rear end out! He came over the CB none to impressed.

Day 25 – Wednesday

Left Bundaberg and headed north once again. We stopped at the Mystery Craters for a look-

but it was a quick stop. Made our way to Calliope River Rest area where we stayed the night

camped right next to the water. It was very hot when we arrived so Scott took the boys to

the water for a splash. It was only the next morning before he saw a sign warning to stay

out of the water and not camp too close as crocs inhabit the water. It makes me feel sick to

think what could of happened. We’re in croc territory from now on so I wont be taking any

chances.

Day 26 – Thursday

On the road again, this time a big stretch to Carmila Beach. About half an hour into the

trip we noticed a small patch of burning grass on the side of the road. We quickly stopped

(as quick as you can with a caravan on the back) to put it out. A car had stopped up ahead

too and the man approached and said his rear tyre had come off. Scott grabbed our 25litre

water container and headed off in the direction of the fire with the man. The fire was

spreading quickly and by the time they got to it the flames were quite high already. Another

passer by stopped and helped put it out. The bush is so dry around here if we hadn’t of

stopped I dread to think of how it would have spread. It was only a week ago I was telling

Scott he should be a firie. He did well

We stopped off in Rockhampton for lunch and to give the boys a play. Jaz slept well in the

car after lunch so we were able to make it all the way to Carmila Beach.

We’re now camped next to the beach. Another gorgeous spot and to make it even better… ITS

FREE!! YAY!

Day 20 – Friday Bardwell Granelli camp site

Cathryn, Wayne & the kids turned up today. They brought the wind along with them – it was blowing a gale!

Day 21 – Saturday

Scott and Wayne tried some fishing but unfortunately nothing substantial was caught. The Bardwells headed into Rainbow Beach and we just lazed about. Another very windy night.

Day 22 – Sunday

The guys tried fishing again but once again nothing successful was caught. We decided to drive round to Inskip Point to see where the ferry leaves for Fraser Island. On the way back Scott decided to take the 4wd track back rather than along the beach – This turned into somewhat of an adventure as the tracks turned out to be a challenge for the 80 series, let alone Wayne’s Kia.

Where are we

By the end of some serious work, the Kia proved to be an exceptionally capable vehicle.

Mighty Kia

Bardwell's

Touch of paradise

Day 23 – Monday

Up bright and early to pack up and get off the beach before high tide at 10:30am. We sadly said our goodbyes to the Bardwells and hit the… sand. It wasn’t too bad getting off as we still had an hour and a half before high tide but there were a few idiots coming the other way that just refused to move over a bit and twice we ended up being hit broad side by waves - car getting splashed so much we couldn’t see out of the windscreen. That was interesting. We made it off the beach though so all is good.

It was a pretty big day driving. The boys had really had enough of the car by the time we got to Bundaberg so I picked a caravan park out of the Camps5 and figured we could relax for a couple days. It wasn’t quite what I expected. The park is really old and run down. I guess the only luxury we had was water on tap and the use of 240v. The owner has only had the place 3 months and is updating it though so I guess we just went at the wrong time. .

Day 24 – Tuesday

Had a look around Bundaberg. We wanted to take Jaz to have his arm x-rayed but we seemed to have lost the referral and so they wont do it. He seems to be crawling a bit better on it now but it obviously still hurts. Had a pretty lazy day while Scott changed the brake and indicator lights on the van – a necessity created by a cane road train nearly taking our rear end out! He came over the CB none to impressed.

Day 25 – Wednesday

Left Bundaberg and headed north once again. We stopped at the Mystery Craters for a look- but it was a quick stop. Made our way to Calliope River Rest area where we stayed the night camped right next to the water. It was very hot when we arrived so Scott took the boys to the water for a splash. It was only the next morning before he saw a sign warning to stay out of the water and not camp too close as crocs inhabit the water. It makes me feel sick to think what could of happened. We’re in croc territory from now on so I wont be taking any chances.

Day 26 – Thursday

On the road again, this time a big stretch to Carmila Beach. About half an hour into the trip we noticed a small patch of burning grass on the side of the road. We quickly stopped (as quick as you can with a caravan on the back) to put it out. A car had stopped up ahead too and the man approached and said his rear tyre had come off. Scott grabbed our 25litre water container and headed off in the direction of the fire with the man. The fire was spreading quickly and by the time they got to it the flames were quite high already. Another passer by stopped and helped put it out. The bush is so dry around here if we hadn’t of stopped I dread to think of how it would have spread. It was only a week ago I was telling Scott he should be a firie. He did well

We stopped off in Rockhampton for lunch and to give the boys a play. Jaz slept well in the car after lunch so we were able to make it all the way to Carmila Beach.

We’re now camped next to the beach. Another gorgeous spot and to make it even better… IT’S FREE!! YAY!!