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- Day 1
- Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:00 AM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 701 m
AustraliaBarrine17°12’53” S 145°36’41” E
Barrine, Australia
April 29, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
After 2 weeks of solid rain, we finally were able to get the yard mowed, van packed and set off for 4 weeks holiday. First stop is Katie's wedding in Bowen, then a Bareboat Yacht charter at theRead more
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- Day 1
- Thursday, April 29, 2021
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- AustraliaRollingstone19°2’46” S 146°23’38” E
Rollingstone
April 29, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First night at Vincent Parker Park free camp at Rollingstone. Beaut clear creek to explore, toilets, picnic tables and dump point make this a great free camp.
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- Day 2
- Friday, April 30, 2021
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- AustraliaQueens Beach19°58’50” S 148°13’56” E
Bowen
April 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Arrived at Wangaratta Caravan Park for Katie's wedding. Had dinner at the pub for 70 of family from both sides. Great to see all the Jasch kids together again.
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- Day 3
- Saturday, May 1, 2021
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- AustraliaQueens Beach19°58’50” S 148°13’57” E
Katie's Wedding -Bowen
May 1, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Had a great time at Rob & Katie's wedding. Lovely to catch up with all the family who flew and drove in from all over the place.
They organized the school bus to pick everyone up and drop us to theRead more
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- Day 5
- Monday, May 3, 2021
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- AustraliaAirlie Bay20°15’60” S 148°42’42” E
Sleep Aboard
May 3, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Arrived in Airlie Beach and met up with everyone at Club Crocodile resort where we left the cars and caravans for the week.
QYC let us board our yacht from 1pm so we were able to ferry everythingRead more
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- Day 6
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaStonehaven Bay20°5’27” S 148°54’31” E
Stonehaven Bay
May 4, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After a 3 hour brief on operation of our yacht, we set sail and settled for the night at Stonehaven Bay. Great spot for sundowners.
Robert caught our first fish for the trip.
Took the dinghy in toRead more
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- Day 7
- Wednesday, May 5, 2021
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaMount Sydney20°4’45” S 148°55’32” E
Butterfly Bay
May 5, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Stopped in at Langford Island and snorkled on the reef. Apparently the reef has rejuvenated in recent years and looked pretty good.
Next stop was Maureens cove on Hook Island for lunch, then arrivedRead more
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- Day 8
- Thursday, May 6, 2021
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaMacona Inlet20°8’16” S 148°54’37” E
Nara Inlet
May 6, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
I had the helm for most of the day, where Darren taught me how to sail. It was blowing 15-20 knots for most of the day which was perfect for sailing. Did a few "tacks" back and forth on the way southRead more
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- Day 9
- Friday, May 7, 2021
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaWhitehaven Beach20°17’22” S 149°2’56” E
Whitehaven Beach
May 7, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
As the winds were only 6 knots, we motored around to Tongue Point where we climbed the hill to the lookouts. Fantastic views across to Whitehaven Beach from here.
Arrived at Whitehaven Beach and wereRead more
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- Day 10
- Saturday, May 8, 2021
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- AustraliaDent Passage20°20’54” S 148°57’1” E
Hamilton Island
May 8, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Arrived at Hammo around lunchtime, where the concierge led us in to the marina. Darren did a great job "parking" our yacht between 2 others.
Marg and I have been here before, so after a quick pie atRead more
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- Day 11
- Sunday, May 9, 2021
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- AustraliaLoriard Point20°16’49” S 148°55’33” E
Cid Harbour
May 9, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Had a sail from Hammo to Cid Harbour and
anchored for the night close to shore for wind protection.
Robert caught a huge Golden Trevally which managed to wrap itself around the keel, and then aroundRead more
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- Day 12
- Monday, May 10, 2021
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 5 m
- AustraliaAirlie Bay20°16’0” S 148°42’43” E
Airlie Beach
May 10, 2021 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 toRead more
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- Day 14
- Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:26 PM
- 🌙 23 °C
- Altitude: 18 m
- AustraliaCannonvale20°16’35” S 148°42’11” E
Airlie Beach
May 12, 2021 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 withRead more
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- Day 15
- Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM
- 🌙 23 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- AustraliaIlbilbie21°42’25” S 149°22’16” E
Ilbilbie
May 13, 2021 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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- Day 18
- Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 3:25 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- AustraliaRotary Park23°7’16” S 150°44’58” E
Yeppoon
May 16, 2021 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 theRead more
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- Day 21
- Wednesday, May 19, 2021
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- AustraliaAgnes Water24°12’46” S 151°54’2” E
Agnes Water/1770
May 19, 2021 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 greatRead more
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- Day 24
- Saturday, May 22, 2021
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- AustraliaBargara24°48’21” S 152°27’18” E
Bargara Beach
May 22, 2021 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 RumRead more
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- Day 27
- Tuesday, May 25, 2021
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- AustraliaGreat Sandy Resources Reserve26°19’58” S 153°3’42” E
Noosa North Shore
May 25, 2021 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 beachRead more
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- Day 28
- Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 8:17 PM
- 🌙 17 °C
- Altitude: 37 m
- AustraliaParkhurst23°17’58” S 150°30’55” E
Rockhampton
May 26, 2021 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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- Day 29
- Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 8:59 PM
- 🌙 20 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- AustraliaQueens Beach19°58’51” S 148°13’59” E
Bowen
May 27, 2021 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 andRead more
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- Day 30
- Friday, May 28, 2021
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 704 m
- AustraliaBarrine17°12’54” S 145°36’42” E
Home
May 28, 2021 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...
