QLD Feb 2024

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January 25, 2024
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Day 2
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Altitude: 652 m
Australia Sutton -35.197201830824, 149.2250765051935°11’50” S 149°13’30” E
Sutton
January 26, 2024 in Australia
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Day 2
Friday, January 26, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Altitude: 20 m
Australia Auston Oval -33.109249309667, 151.4790498746133°6’33” S 151°28’45” E
Morisset
January 26, 2024 in Australia
Must be a big classic car and hot rod parade in Australia Day in Canberra. The can park where we store our van was full of them, lined up ready to head to town. I thought travelling on Australia Day would be cruisy as there would be bugger all people on the highways, wrong. North of Sydney of the M1 near mooney mooney creek was at a standstill for no reason. To make it more interesting it was 44c. Stopping for the night at Morisset Showgrounds then on to Trial Bay tomorrow. Only problem this is an unpowered site and it is bloody hot with a seering hot wind. At least tomorrow we have 3 days on the beach.
The Morisset Showgrounds had a food market on and at 9pm had fireworks only about 100m from us. Sounded like I was back on a firing range with m16s and SLRs, bang bang bang BOOMRead more
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Day 3
Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Altitude: 12 m
Australia Arakoon State Conservation Area -30.879027172952, 153.0717055221630°52’44” S 153°4’18” E
Trial Bay Campsite
January 27, 2024 in Australia
Arrived at noon to a nice campsite near a quiet beach. Kangaroos are everywhere. Overcast and thundery, but warm. Storm hit at 4 pm with loud thunder and heavy rain, lasting until around 6 pm. Rain is still continuing at 8pm. Hoping for clearer skies tomorrow.”Read more
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Day 4
Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Rocky Islet -30.87845475034, 153.0717785442430°52’42” S 153°4’18” E
Trial Bay Campsite
January 28, 2024 in Australia
"The day stayed overcast and not warm enough for swimming. Went for a walk up the local hill in the morning, stumbled upon a German memorial related to Trial Bay Goal, a WW1 German internment camp. Drove to Port Macquarie to Anaconda, heavy rain. Dinner now, raining heavily again. Campers mostly left—probably back to work and school. Hoping for a better day tomorrow."Read more
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Day 5
Monday, January 29, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Altitude: 19 m
Australia Pacific Beach -28.110642904877, 153.4666055840228°6’38” S 153°27’60” E
Palm Beach
January 29, 2024 in Australia
The weather remains unfavorable, but we snagged our Tallebudgera site a day early and decided to head north. Aware of more rain ahead, we preferred the Gold Coast's options over Trial Bay in wet weather. Smooth M1 drive until about 30 km south of Chinderah, where a northbound M1 truck fire disrupted traffic. Thanks to Waze, we detoured via Murwillumbah and Tumbulgum, offering a scenic diversion. Back on the highway near South Tweed, it was surprisingly empty. Tallebudgera Tourist Park, though pricey, justified it with a prime location by Tallebudgera Creek. Despite squalls and muggy weather, we opted for dinner at the surf club across the road.Read more
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Day 6
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Tallebudgera Creek -28.100500725797, 153.457089354528°6’2” S 153°27’26” E
Palm Beach
January 30, 2024 in Australia
This morning, took a stroll to Tallebudgera Seawall – a really pleasant spot, although the muggy weather lingered. Upon returning to the van, braved my first swim. Initially chilly, but turned out to be surprisingly refreshing.
There are a few Curlews hanging around the van park. One has lost his partner and every time he sees a reflection in a window he thinks it is another curlew to chat up, funny to watch

Explored Harbourtown outlet shopping center after four years. It didn’t quite live up to past visits, but the discovery of 8 Street Asian Food was a highlight – reminiscent of Sydney’s Eat Street. Delighted in Chinese, Korean, dumplings, Japanese, Thai, Filipino, and more. The pan-fried pork dumplings with chili oil were a standout.

Despite the ordinary weather, with on-and-off rain, we capped off the day with a drink at the Burleigh Heads Surf Club – a fantastic location.”Read more
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Day 7
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Altitude: 7 m
Australia Tallebudgera Creek -28.098845603393, 153.4580384079928°5’56” S 153°27’29” E
Palm Beach
January 31, 2024 in Australia
Fairly laid back day. Not as hot and no rain (woohoo). Back to Harbour town and had coffee with a good mate who moved from Canberra, (Arnold Torelli for those who know him). Dinner at Casino and that’s about it. The photo is the night view from the back of the van at the van parkRead more
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Day 7
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Tallebudgera Creek -28.10124811719, 153.4573492595528°6’4” S 153°27’26” E
Palm Beach
January 31, 2024 in Australia
A day of running around. Got all the jobs done, clear skies and nice and warm, jumped in for a quick swim. Went up to GC or Broadbeach for dinner. Off to Lawnton tomorrow
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Day 9
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Altitude: 9 m
Australia Lawnton -27.27905465, 152.9819946333327°16’45” S 152°58’55” E
Lawnton
February 2, 2024 in Australia
A few days in Brissy for house inspection then up to Sunshine Coast. Got to sbout 34c today but felt bloody hot, still 28c at 8.30pm
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Day 10
Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8:54 PM
Altitude: 11 m
Australia Lawnton -27.284939344987, 152.9867552687927°17’6” S 152°59’12” E
Lawnton
February 3, 2024 in Australia
Had brekky this morning with good friends and ex neighbours from our time in Turnbull court Petrie. Fantastic reminiscing about the great times in Turnbull court. This afternoon we caught up with another pair of good friends that we have not seen for 10 years. Quiet evening and back on the road tomorrow.Read more
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Day 11
Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Altitude: 14 m
Australia Toboggan Hill -26.5399723, 153.074752826°32’24” S 153°4’29” E
Coolum Beach
February 4, 2024 in Australia
Moved north to Coolum Beach this morning. Packed up about 8.30 and it was bloody hot, my T-shirt was saturated by the time we were finished. Setting up at Coolum Beach was the same. Had a quick shower and went to visit my cousins Jill and John for luck. Great catching up as we haven’t seen them since before COVID. Once the sun set a great breeze came in and it is nice and cool. We got a great spot in the van pack backed onto the sand dunes and right next to the path to the beach. Went for a stroll down to the beach tonight. Shame is the dune behind the van is blocking the breeze, oh well.Read more
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Day 12
Monday, February 5, 2024 at 7:56 AM
Altitude: 10 m
Australia Coolum Beach -26.529111787702, 153.0925253314526°31’45” S 153°5’33” E
Coolum Beach
February 5, 2024 in Australia
Woke up to the rhythmic crash of waves on the beach and a chorus of kookaburras accompanied by some magpies—an unmistakable Aussie wake-up call. Took a barefoot stroll along the beach, where the scene resembled a bustling freeway with people engaged in various activities like walking, running, surfing, swimming, and beach volleyball.

Later, visited the Zone RV factory in Coolum, where their impressive offerings have now earned a spot on my bucket list for a future adventure. However, the starting price for the base peregrine model is a considerable $139,000.Read more
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Day 13
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 1:07 PM
Altitude: 15 m
Australia Woodgate -25.110962544591, 152.5673087408325°6’39” S 152°34’2” E
Woodgate
February 6, 2024 in Australia
Forgot how nice this place is. Last visited over 20 years ago. It has grown but not excessively so. Went for a swim this arvo and the water was like a warm bath, still refreshing though. Put the drone up but still havent worked out what format Polarsteps wants for videos. here is the link
https://youtu.be/UWPAqTujwls
2.5 years and 45000km an still working out storage in van. Saw someone on YouTube with shoe/footware storage next to the door of the van. Knocked it up with bits from
Bunnings and so far so good.Read more
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Day 14
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Altitude: 15 m
Australia Woodgate -25.110943140477, 152.5673594513525°6’39” S 152°34’2” E
Woodgate
February 7, 2024 in Australia
Went for a walk on the beach this morning, sand very soft and bloody hard work. I forgot how much hard work it was walking along soft sand. We came up this way to check out the over 55 RV lifestyle villages that are advertised everywhere. While the actual villages are great they are surrounded by absolutely nothing or scumbag central. Not for us. Will move from here on Friday and check out Hervey Bay for two days then head south againRead more
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Day 15
Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:39 PM
Altitude: 14 m
Australia Woodgate -25.107172016667, 152.564575225°6’26” S 152°33’52” E
Woodgate
February 8, 2024 in Australia
Woke up to rain but it cleared up later, though it was windy. We are staying at the NRMA Woodgate Holiday Village. Fantastic park and very clean and quiet. Visited Snakes Downunder Reptile Park near Childers. It’s small but has great displays and helpful hosts. Stocked up and returned to Woodgate. Main beach was too windy, so we went to Theodolite Creek, a calm spot. Didn’t see any soldier crabs this time, unlike our last visit.Read more
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Day 16
Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Altitude: 13 m
Australia Pialba -25.283927014121, 152.8359339853325°17’2” S 152°50’9” E
Hervey Bay
February 9, 2024 in Australia
Moved to Hervey Bay today. It is much bigger than I thought it would be. Staying at scarness caravan park right on the beach. Low tide is a bit like the Pilbara in WA where it goes out a fair way (not quite as far though). Went for a stroll to the beach last night and came across a good sized spider and one of the best formed webs I have seen in a long time. There are quite a few Fruit bats screeching all night too.Read more
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Day 17
Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Altitude: 15 m
Australia Scarness -25.283926636935, 152.8567415570425°17’2” S 152°51’24” E
Scarness
February 10, 2024 in Australia
Nice walk along the beach this morning. The water is so clear I could watch the birds dive under the water and hunt the fish. Had two swims today, one at high tide and one a few hours later. The water was perfect. Lazy afternoon and dinner at a local Asian restaurant. This is a great holiday placeRead more
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Day 18
Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Altitude: 15 m
Australia Scarness -25.284008779578, 152.85679159725°17’2” S 152°51’24” E
Hervey Bay
February 11, 2024 in Australia
Quite windy day but still got to go for a swim this morning. Smallish showers coming in throughout the day but still a nice 32c. Flying foxes or Fruit bats on the move and making a lot of noise with their screeching. Heading a bit south tomorrow for some more beach adventures.Read more
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Day 19
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Altitude: 8 m
Australia Bongaree -27.080242373074, 153.1587292907327°4’49” S 153°9’31” E
Bongaree
February 12, 2024 in Australia
Packed this morning to move to Bribie Island. As soon as I was about to put away the awning it started bucketing down. As soon as we drove off it cleared up, Murphies law at work. Haven’t been to Bribie in nearly 20 years, still looks like a fantastic spot. Will have a better look around tomorrow and a swimRead more
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Day 20
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Altitude: 12 m
Australia Bongaree -27.080113668951, 153.1587368344527°4’48” S 153°9’31” E
Bongaree
February 13, 2024 in Australia
Lazy day checking out Bribie
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Day 21
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Altitude: 21 m
Australia Little Tallebudgera Creek -28.010768657576, 153.4292362724928°0’39” S 153°25’45” E
Surfers Paradise
February 14, 2024 in Australia
And back on the GC staying at Broadwater Tourist park slightly to the north of GC. Very nice spot . Some Bin Chickens hanging around though. A few Curlews wandering the park also.
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Day 22
Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Altitude: 18 m
Australia Southport -27.966905611217, 153.4120070013327°58’1” S 153°24’43” E
Gold Coast City
February 15, 2024 in Australia
Just a bit of running around today. Heading off tomorrow south. Heard rain bomb coming so packed awning and tables away ready for quick departure in morning
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Day 23
Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Altitude: 7 m
Australia Coffs Harbour Beach -30.293349064915, 153.1354682521530°17’36” S 153°8’8” E
Coffs Harbour
February 16, 2024 in Australia
What a morning, absolutely pissing down in the morning. Even though we packed most the night before still takes about 10 mins to hook on and drive off. Pissing down on the highway south. Gobsmacked at the lack of driving sense of people . People sitting at one car length behind a truck at 100kph. Cars overtaking me, pulling in front less than one care length then slowing down. All in a torrential downpour. Rain eased up until about 10 mins north of Coffs then it opened up again. Will probably head home tmw, too bloody wet. The birds (probably parakeets ) going off in the park, thousands of them and really loud tonightRead more
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Day 24
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Altitude: 564 m
Australia Haig Park -35.272794142229, 149.1293201366935°16’22” S 149°7’46” E
Home
February 17, 2024 in Australia
And it is done. Decided due to crap weather to head home, copped severe thunderstorms south of Sydney.
4700k covered this trip. Very happy with the way the nextgen v6 ranger wildtrak tows.
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Trip end
February 24, 2024