The Shifting Spanners

Its finally time for a Gap Year! After 33 years of working we have decided to bite the bullet, hitch up the van and do the Big Lap of Australia.
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Day30
Home
May 28 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Home by 4pm. Grass wasn't too overgrown at all considering it's been 4+ weeks.

Now for the unpacking of the van, and moving in to the new parents pad...
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May 28, 2021 · ⛅ 21 °C · Altitude: 704 m · 17°12'54" S 145°36'42" E
Australia Tablelands Barrine
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Day29
Bowen
May 27 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Pulled up at Bowen around 4pm and stayed at the Wangaratta CP again. Great value at $30.

Went to the pub and Marg had her favourite Bhudda bowl and I had the Porterhouse again...great feed. Katie and Rob joined us as well.Read more
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May 27, 2021, 8:59pm · 🌙 20 °C · Altitude: 13 m · 19°58'51" S 148°13'59" E
Australia Whitsunday Inveroona Queens Beach
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Day28
Rockhampton
May 26 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Had a pretty big day on the road and made it to Rocky. Kershaw Gardens free camp was packed, so paid $30 for an ensuite site at Country Club for Accomodation. Old but clean and cheap!!
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May 26, 2021, 8:17pm · 🌙 17 °C · Altitude: 37 m · 23°17'58" S 150°30'55" E
Australia Rockhampton Parkhurst
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Day27
Noosa North Shore
May 25 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Caught the ferry over to Noosa North Shore and stayed close to the beach at the campground.

Ian and Jane visited and stayed for a few hours as well.

Let the tyre pressures down and went beach driving up to Double Island Point lighthouse....great views from up here! Checked out the short Leisha track over to Rainbow Beach on the way back to camp before the tide came in.

We all said our goodbyes from here, as the Sheeran's and Spanner's headed home, and the Quetti's continued south towards Canberra. A great holiday was had by all!!Read more
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May 25, 2021 · ⛅ 22 °C · Altitude: 12 m · 26°19'58" S 153°3'42" E
Australia Sunshine Coast Noosa North Shore Great Sandy Resources Reserve
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Day24
Bargara Beach
May 22 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Spent some time at New Age and Willow caravan dealers looking at their wares. Really like the construction and light weight of the Willow, but they are a bit pricey.

Did a tour of the Bundy Rum factory...not as good as last time, but tasted the top shelf rum which was very smooth.

Our 10 year old reclining chairs are finally giving up the ghost so bought a new flash one for Marg...mine is still hanging in there.Read more
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May 22, 2021 · ⛅ 22 °C · Altitude: 17 m · 24°48'21" S 152°27'18" E
Australia Bundaberg Bargara
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Day21
Agnes Water/1770
May 19 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Stayed at Capt Cook Holiday Village as we couldn't get in to Agnes Water Beach Holdays. Lots of trees, and too far from the beach, but ok otherwise.

We went on the Larc tour which was great fun...managed to spot sting rays, birds and even some playful dolphins escorted us home.Read more
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May 19, 2021 · ⛅ 22 °C · Altitude: 19 m · 24°12'46" S 151°54'2" E
Australia Gladstone Agnes Water
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Day18
Yeppoon
May 16 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Stayed 3 days at Beachside Caravan Park at Yeppoon. 3rd time we've stayed here and very lucky to get 3 beachside sites.

Had a very relaxing stay after our busy week at Airlie...lots of walks on the beach, walks through town, ice creams, fish and chips etc.

Marg and I had dinner at the Strand Hotel on Saturday night...great meals.Read more
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May 16, 2021, 3:25pm · ☀️ 22 °C · Altitude: 20 m · 23°7'16" S 150°44'58" E
Australia Rockhampton Yeppoon Rotary Park
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Day15
Ilbilbie
May 13 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Just an overnight stop on the way south to Yeppoon. A private cattle property where we parked beside a creek. Cows and cow shit everywhere, but at least it's off the highway and quiet.
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May 13, 2021, 7:33pm · 🌙 23 °C · Altitude: 25 m · 21°42'25" S 149°22'16" E
Australia Isaac Ilbilbie
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Day14
Airlie Beach
May 12 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Stayes 2 nights at Seabreeze Caravan Park to restock and do laundry etc before heading off on the next part of our holiday.

Darren and Debbie jumped off our yacht and straight on another one with another group for a week. Karen and Rob, Mick and Michelle are continuing with us in the vans for a couple of weeks.Read more
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May 12, 2021, 6:26pm · 🌙 23 °C · Altitude: 18 m · 20°16'35" S 148°42'11" E
Australia Whitsunday Cannonvale
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Day12
Airlie Beach
May 10 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Spent the last day of our trip motoring around Long Island...checking out South Molle resort, Day Dream resort then anchored at Happy Bay for lunch. It was pretty windy and exposed, so we decided to head back to Airlie and anchor out the front of the Marina for the night.

Cooked and crumbed the Golden Trevally which was beautiful. Another great night on the water with the lights of Airlie Beach providing a perfect backdrop.Read more
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May 10, 2021 · ⛅ 25 °C · Altitude: 5 m · 20°16'0" S 148°42'43" E
Australia Whitsunday Airlie Beach Airlie Bay

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