September 2017 – Sunrise Today…

Sand Drive Tour of Fraser Island

A 4WD tour of Fraser Island took us along very rough bumpy sandy roads to Eli Beach, The Cathedrals, Maheno wreck and Euring Reserve. We also went to Central Station which was the heart of the timber industry here, and McKenzie lake. It was a long day and we saw quite a lot in theContinue reading “Sand Drive Tour of Fraser Island”

Whale Watching from Fraser Island

Fraser Island offers a whale watching tour with Hervey Bay Whale Watch and this is what I take. We were lucky to see whales and get some great views of the whales from the boat. Commercial whale watching in Australia began the day Brian and Jill Perry discovered whales in the calm pristine waters ofContinue reading “Whale Watching from Fraser Island”

Fraser Island and Kingfisher Lodge

I travel to River Heads where Linda drives me to the ferry for Fraser Island. World Heritage-listed Fraser Island is a rare and beautiful holiday destination, at the start of the Great Barrier Reef, offering a refreshing change from the bustle of mainland Australia and the resort islands of Queensland’s north. The island’s untamed wilderness andContinue reading “Fraser Island and Kingfisher Lodge”

Childers Festival at Childers Queensland

I travel to Childers and overnight I camped in the street, and went to town the next day to see the Childers Festival. Colin is volunteering at the Art Gallery so I have a look there first and then walk the main Street which is full of stalls and people It is very crowded everywhere, TheContinue reading “Childers Festival at Childers Queensland”

Gympie…Chatsworth Park Free Camp

I get to Gympie and stop for a petrol top up. The van stalls and will not start again. I call RACQ to learn the alternator has not been working and the van has to be towed to an Auto Electrician at Gympie to be looked at. The Auto Electrician discovers that though the IslandContinue reading “Gympie…Chatsworth Park Free Camp”

Russell Island Sunrise Queensland

Am waiting for the 6.35 AM Vehicle ferry from Russell Island to the Mainland. I am going to Visit Fraser Island and will go via Childers to River Heads. It is a beautiful morning on the Island and the sun is rising. The Ferry arrives and we leave the Island in the sunrise to arriveContinue reading “Russell Island Sunrise Queensland”