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April 29, 2021
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Day 1
Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:00 AM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 701 m
Australia Barrine -17.21484, 145.6114517°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 the Whitsundays, then caravanning to Yeppoon, 1770, Agnes Water, Bargara Beach and Noosa North Shore.Read more
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Day 1
Thursday, April 29, 2021
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: 24 m
Australia Rollingstone -19.04598, 146.3938119°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
Australia Queens Beach -19.98065, 148.2323319°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
Australia Queens Beach -19.98054, 148.2323719°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 the church, then again to the reception. The return trip had us back at the caravan about 1 am.Read more
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Day 5
Monday, May 3, 2021
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 5 m
Australia Airlie Bay -20.26659, 148.711720°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 everything down to the marina and get organized on the yacht for our sleep aboard.Read more
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Day 6
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Stonehaven Bay -20.09089, 148.9087320°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 to the beach next morning and negotiated a small hike to a great little waterfall.Read more
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Day 7
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Mount Sydney -20.07914, 148.9255220°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 arrived at Butterfly Bay for the night. It was absolutely beautiful in the bay, but blew up overnight and next morning, which delayed our departure till late morning.Read more
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Day 8
Thursday, May 6, 2021
☀️ 23 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Macona Inlet -20.13773, 148.9103420°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 south towards our destination of Nara Inlet.

Stopped a couple of times for a fish, where Mick caught a Mackeral, and a small Hammerhead shark later that night.

Once anchored at Nara Inlet, we boarded the dinghy and went ashore to check out some indigenous paintings in a cave.

Another great overnight stop.Read more
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Day 9
Friday, May 7, 2021
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Whitehaven Beach -20.28937, 149.0487520°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 were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't overcrowded. Absolutely beautiful day swimming, kayaking and walking on the beach.

By 5pm most boats were gone and only about 8 boats stayed for the night.Read more
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Day 10
Saturday, May 8, 2021
⛅ 24 °C
Altitude: 5 m
Australia Dent Passage -20.3484, 148.9503220°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 at the bakery, we caught the bus to the resort where we had a couple cocktails, then another bus up to One Tree Hill for a couple more.Read more
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Day 11
Sunday, May 9, 2021
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: Sea level
Australia Loriard Point -20.28023, 148.9257920°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 around the anchor chain. We all helped land this one, even launching the tender where Mick eventually grabbed the fish by the tail and lifted it into the boat. Bloody hilarious way to catch a fish!

A few celebratory beers turned into a great night of beer wine and dancing. We certainly were the noisy ones at this anchorage!Read more
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Day 12
Monday, May 10, 2021
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: 5 m
Australia Airlie Bay -20.26667, 148.7118220°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 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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Day 14
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 6:26 PM
🌙 23 °C
Altitude: 18 m
Australia Cannonvale -20.27644, 148.7031720°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 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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Day 15
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM
🌙 23 °C
Altitude: 25 m
Australia Ilbilbie -21.70694, 149.3711321°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
Australia Rotary Park -23.12112, 150.749523°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 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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Day 21
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 19 m
Australia Agnes Water -24.2129, 151.9005724°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 great fun...managed to spot sting rays, birds and even some playful dolphins escorted us home.Read more
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Day 24
Saturday, May 22, 2021
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Australia Bargara -24.80574, 152.4550224°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 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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Day 27
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 12 m
Australia Great Sandy Resources Reserve -26.33285, 153.0615326°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 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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Day 28
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 8:17 PM
🌙 17 °C
Altitude: 37 m
Australia Parkhurst -23.29938, 150.5152623°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
Australia Queens Beach -19.98076, 148.2329219°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 and Rob joined us as well.Read more
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Day 30
Friday, May 28, 2021
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 704 m
Australia Barrine -17.21493, 145.6115917°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...
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Trip end
May 30, 2021