We have had a nice rest in Harvey Bay. The days became sunny and the nights cold. We flew over Fraser Island for a change, and saw the Mantra Resort where we previously stayed, sharing the days with friends at a “Bird Conference”. The lagoon next to one of the “Sand Blows” is the only one in the World next to sand blows. You may have to look for it. The long sandy strips around Fraser Island are 4-WD paradise.
We visited by air most of the lakes, lagoons, sand blows, coast line, resorts, and forests. I saw 15 Dugongs – once flying over and also on the way back. They leave a sandy/muddy trail behind them and therefore are easy to spot. Saw one whale for a second or two.
We had a good look at Hervey Bay by plane, including our caravan park in the trees, on the beach. It is a city of perhaps 60,000 people, but quiet if the whales are not around.
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| Fraser Island from the air |
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| Hervey Bay Marina |
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| Me and my mate |
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| Sunrise - Path to the sun |
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| Urangan Pier |
We met new friends at church and got to know one man quite well. The church was absolutely packed out and there is a second one here as well. I think it is a pretty religious place, big and beautiful churches all around town. Hope they are all packed out! Met lovely people also walking out on the 850 metre long Urungan Pier. The tide variations are large. Note the piers and the barnacles up to where high tide is.
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