Heading for Rockhampton today en route for Bundaberg. Before leaving the hotel the receptionist suggested we went to Cape Hillsborough National Park where we may see Wallabies in the wild on the beach and surrounding areas. In the car park at the start of the short walk down to the beach was a large sign advising of crocodile sighting within the last few days. Quick look on the beach while keeping an eye open for the Croc. Didn't see it thankfully.Just at the sta...

A new day a new itinerary. After breakfast and checking out, we set off to get the car which is, not only readily available (a lot of people are trying to move out due to sailing cancellations) but an upgrade. The national park is only 2/3 hours away so no hurry. En route we make a detour to see a waterfall called Ceder Creek Falls. Worth it after all the rain, as it was flowing well. Mary not too happy about the ford we had to go through - not too deep, to get t...

Although the day starts wet and very windy we are hopeful that the weather will improve and the sailing will be good. After breakfast we decide to check out Airlie Beach and walk all the way to the Marina where we would board the yacht for our trip around the Whitsundays. Weather a mixture of rain showers that seem worse because of the wind and next moment sunshine with blue skies. Airlie Beach has a beautiful waterfront, very undeveloped but the centre is geare...