Yesterday we drove from Eumundi to Tin Can Bay. On the way to Tin Can Bay we stopped at Gympie to look at the free camping area which looked very good, but there were already a few vans there and it would have been a tight squeeze to fit our van in, so we decided to keep going.
We arrived at Tin Can Bay and drove around to see what was there, we were surprised to find a couple of caravan parks but they weren't right on the beach as we had hoped. Anyway, we settled for a small park with all the facilities we needed for a few days and at $30/night we were happy. We got set up after a quick walk around the park and settled on an end site which gave us a bit more room but it was near the road but it was not a busy road and Tin Can Bay is a sleepy little place tucked away from the main highway. We had the Marina opposite us and at the front of the caravan park and over the road was the ocean, so we could do a great little walk to both areas.
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| Tin Can Bay |
We headed off to see some of the beaches around Tin Can Bay. Our first stop was at Rainbow Beach, a lovely little touristy place, a few beachwear shops, souvenirs and cafes, something for everyone! We had a walk around and then headed to Inskip Point where the Car Ferry leaves for Fraser Island. The Ferry was just arriving as we walked onto the beach so we stayed and watched the 4wd's coming off aas well as a caravan which managed to get bogged in the sand! Some drivers just shouldn't tow caravans! Someone eventually came along and got him mobile again.
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| Inskip Point |
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| Inskip Point |
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| Car Ferry at Inskip Point |
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| Unloading the vehicles at Inskip Point |
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| Beautiful beach at Inskip Point |
DAY 13 FRIDAY
We woke to a rainy morning and decided to pack up and head further north. We never plan ahead too much and make our minds up as we go, depending on the weather and also how we feel but we are always keen to get on the road and see some new places.
We left beautiful Tin Can Bay and headed towards Maryorough and then on to Childers where we stopped to buy a few groceries. On the walk back from the supermarket we came across a tiny little ice cream shop and couldn't resist trying them. What a surprise, the icecreams were huge and so delicious, probaably the best we have ever had, and we do love ice cream.
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| Ice cream shop at Childers |
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| Woodgate Beach opposite our caravan park |
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| Woodgate Beach |
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| Woodgate Beach |
We left Serenity Bay caravan park at Woodgate Beach and headed off again. Our stay at Woodgate Beach was only for a night and in hindsight we should have stayed longer but the site we were allocated was right beside a refrigeration unit which went on and off all night which was not good for sleeping. The other parts of the caravan park were lovely with shady trees and grassed areas but it was full and we hadn't booked ahead so we have to take what is available, that is the downside of not planning ahead! We did enjoy a couple of walks along the beach and the caraavan park had a nice coffee shop with lovely views of the beach so we were happy with our stay there, so on the road again to another little beachside town called Seventen Seventy. The town of 1770 is the older part and the new area is called Agnes Waters. We drove through Bundaberg, well not through it as our Navman took us through the back roads and finally out of the main part of town and onto the highway to 1770. We arrived at Agnes Waters around 12 noon, found the Info Centre and then had a look at the many caravan parks both in Agnes Waers and 17770. Some were very full and others were a long way out of town, so we decided to settle for Captain Cook Village CP at 1770. This one was a short drive from the beach from the caravan park on a track only available to the caravan park.
Our site was on the edge of the forest and we loved the spot withl ots of shade as well as a cement slab for the awning.
The town of 1770 was built on the site of the second landing of Capt. James Cook and the crew of the Endeavour.
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| 1770 |
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| 1770 |
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| A late afternoon walk on the beach |
Sunday had a lazy day, enjoying sitting around and relaxing. On Monday we decided we would stay another day, so booked that and then drove to the Paper Bark Forest and went for a nice walk, bought some supplies from the supermarket and a couple of souvenirs for the grandchildren.
1770 was the site of the second landing of Capt. James Cook in 1770.
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| Coastline at 1770 |
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| 1770 |
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