Mackay 1769 KM11 September 2011 A small town with many closed shops (its Sunday again) didn't particlarly capture our spirtis.We enjoyed lunch on the windswept, long grass next to the beach with about 20 seaguls for company.A short explore around the harbour and town we were back on the road.We have approximately 12 hours of driving down to Rainbow Beach so we can get across to Fraser Island.Any amount of time we could get in this evening would help as we have ...

Finch Hatton Gorge 1662 KM11 September 2011 I feel I must let my readers know that I think I am finally better.Having suffered from food poisining all the way back in Vietnam, 2 months later, 2 courses of antibitoris later, several rehidration sachets, 5 glucose sachets, 10s of litres of water, no dairy or fatty foods and a fair amount of weight loss later.... I think I am finally better! Having driven straight from Arlie Beach last night and arriving in the d...

Whitsunday Islands 10 September 2011 Filled with child like excitement we awaited our "Ocean Rafting" bus to collect us from the campsites reception.We pliled on and an unusually short drive later pilled off again into a swanky hotel and out the back down the long peer.We exchanged our purchase receipt for a rather pathetic boarding card before being measured up for wetsuits.There was no way I was getting in the 23 degree water without one!Wetsuits al...

Airlie Beach 1474 KM 9 September 2011 A very nice stretch of beach, with a great lagoon, much like Cairns.Airlie beach is made up of one street lined with clubs, bars and most importantly, 2 happy hours.We were using Airlie as a launch pad to the Whitsunday islands.Having spent most of the morning talking to a travel agent organising our trip to the Whitsundays and grabbing a bargain through booking our t...

Townsville 1107 KM7 September 2011 Breakfast was enjoyed from the great heights of Castle Hill.Unlike the 10s of enthuasts walking and even running up the very steep climb, we drove to the top!The views were spectactular. (wouldn't let me upload the photo I wanted to show you all though!!) The remainder of the day was spent exploring the town, walking down the promenade, visiting art galleries and the very interesting cultural centre as well as a little spot of...