FINAL DAYS

DAYS 51 - 56



Iluka



Moving on to the Gold Coast staying for a couple of nights at Kirra Beach, then onto Iluka for a night and then onto Sawtell for a night.  Arriving home on Wednesday so we could see Troy before he left for Rockhampton. (for work).    Had a wonderful holiday, its just a shame it can't go on for at least all of winter.

ON OUR WAY HOME

DAY 49 & 50

Moving down the coast today.  Stayed at Borumba Deer Park.  Another lovely camp site.  Just finished getting the fire ready when a deer & its young one came right up to where we were to eat some leaves.  Amazing.



Completed his work for the day



Borumba Deer Park



Then Thursday we decided to go up into the hinter land for the night.  Staying another freeby (well close enough to free) at James Lloyd Park.  Beautifully kept park.



James Lloyd Park



James Lloyd Park



Still working



Another guest for dinner or is he our dinner



A DRIVE ALONG THE BEACH

DAY 47- 48

Went up to In Skip today (Mon) which is at Rainbow Beach.  Got out onto the beach and drove for about 30klm up the beach.  Then did a drive thru Cooloola National Park (4 wheel drive access only).  A bit rough going.  Then onto In Skip.  Nice relaxing day.  Today (Tues) just went for a drive around the different beaches here at the Sunshine Coast.



End of the day



ITS GETTING COLDER

DAY 44 & 45

Moved on  today to the Sunshine Coast.  Staying at Nossa River Caravan Park for a couple of days.  Quite busy here so will move on, on Sunday as Carol should be arriving.  When we got into the carvan park John knocked a car (only slightly, but that's all it needs to dent cars these days).  Anyway left a note for the owner letting him know where we were camped.  He got in touch with us and will get a price to fix he back light. 

Saturday went to Eumundia Markets.  Always soooooo busy but a really great market.  Lots of different things to look at.   Sorry no photo's         I could give you anothe croc photo!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just in case you missed seeing them

STILL MORE TRAVELLING

DAY 41 - 43



Getting wood at Higher Ground Homestay



Calliope Rest Area



Calliope were once you would camp

 Next couple of days have been mainly travelling.  Stopping at some great spots.  Tuesday night we stayed at a homestay.  Able to get some FRESH eggs,  then the next night we stayed at Calliope. (some real changes since the floods at Christmas)  we stayed there last year with Carol, Graham and Di.  Then yesterday arrived at Hervey Bay.  We were going to go out whale watching but unfortunately the Whale season doesn't start until mid July so we decided to move on.  Found anothe great free camping sight.  Petrie Mary River. 

Petrie Mary River Rest Area

LONGREACH

DAY 39 - 40



James Lloyd Weir



Outback Museum



Cheap travel

 Arrived in Longreach this morning.  Went to the Outback Museum and John had a look around the Qantas Museum.  Went back on Monday morning to the Qantas museum for John to go on a tour and back again for a demonstration show at the Outback museum.  Then off again.  Stayed the night at James Lloyd Weir.

OFF TO MOUNT ISA

DAY 37 & 38

Mary Kathleen Uranium Pool

Arrived in Mt Isa around lunch time.  Booked into a caravan park which allowed me to get all the chores done (washing, washing floor of van, cleaned windows etc) also replenished food supply.  Had a look around town.  Saturday we headed off towards Longreach.  Stopped about 50klms out of Mount Isa to have a look at Mary Kathleen.  It was a Uranium mind, closed in the 80's.  Drove along a very rough dirt track until it got too rough so took the van off the car and left it in a clearing and continued just with the car.  When we got to where the Uranium pool was I couldn't believe the colour.  You can't swim in it or drink the water otherwise you are likely to glow in the dark.