Magnetic Island today

Different camp (Townsville), different sound effects again last night. Lots of whooping birdies (unseen), and we’re under a tree which drops its fruit/seeds/nuts which plink plonk on the roof when there’s a gust of wind! Cooler here relatively speaking, so a better sleep.

Caught the ferry to Magnetic Island, a short 20 min cat ride, which today was over choppy waters,

Everyone disgorged on arrival, standing about for a bit trying to get bearings, decide on bus, taxi, loo options etc.

We catch a bus to Horseshoe Bay and wander along a bit. I’m feeling very dopey (more than usual!) there is a very chilled, soporific feel to the place……

In an effort to shake this off we wonder if the koala tour is a possibility - but this is booked out.

You can also see koalas in certain places in the wild here, so we’re currently deciding if our energy levels/legs (in the heat) will allow this……. Pics to follow if they do…..

Update: Did the koala walk, saw this little fella. I cried.Read more