Yesterday we had a quiet day which was really nice, we are going to slow down over our last several days. We just got the bus into the shops further along the beach through to the Scarness area and a little beyond. Although we do have some shops behind the camp for the basic things. Got back to base for lunch and just did nothing, just sitting in the sun overlooking the beach. Very restful. Today we got the bus along to the other end of Hervey Bay to the boat harbour area.
On my way for a walk out to the wharf yesterday I took this of PT . Looks like he owns the joint...
Then walked out on the wharf just beside our camp, to see how the fisherman were doing but not much luck.
Looking back along the beach at our camp site. We are the last camper on the right mainly behind the tree
Today we got the bus out to the Boat Harbout area to have a walk around.
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After walking around the boat harbour we walked around the waterfront to the area Urangan to see the magnificent pier. The Urangan Pier was opened to export sugar, coal, and timber from this wide bay. It is 1124 metres long. Two sheds were constructed on the head of the pier to hold up to 2,000 tonnes of cargo at any time. The bay is very tidal with lots of sand banks. You would have to know the area well if you had a boat as at high tide the banks would be just under water.
Looking down the pier. It's got a bit of a dog leg in it.
Walked on further into the town and looked back at the pier to see a different angle.
The township of Urangan.
Hervey Bay is a very long bay and the beach varies along the coast. The bay is split up into different named areas the above, then Torquay where we stayed and what I saw our part of the beach seemed the nices part in this long bay. It wasn't tidal like the rest we saw. Further along from us was Scarness then Pialba the area we went to yesterday. All in all this is a nice area with lots of contrasts along this big bay.
We were waiting for our bus and looked up at these apartments and noticed the side of the swimming pool on the top story. Not sure if I would want to swim in that pool. That greeny colour is the water in the pool
After an enjoyable morning exploring the areas we got back to camp for lunch and relaxed the rest of the morning. This is where we sit to enjoy the sun. Just behind the van. Very pleasant spot and a beautiful swimming beach.
Looking through the camp from in front of our van.
Our position is good, as you can see lots of space between campers.
Tonight is our third night in Hervey Bay, only did one blog as we were here to relax more, so not a lot of action therefore not a lot to write about. Enjoyed the area and having this great beachfront spot made all the difference just sitting behind the van watching the world go by. In the morning we head down to Noosa for two nights. We have just heard on the news that this May has been the coldest in 51 years. Just our luck. Mornings cold with cool wind but the days turn out warm but not what I would say hot. You can be out in the sun all day but never burn. We are on count down now. Nine days to go.
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