PLATAPUS BAY FRASER COAST QUEENSLAND

 

PLATAPUS BAY

FRASER COAST

QUEENSLAND

There is 30 nautical miles of white sandy beach stretching from Rooney Point to Moon Point in the northern part of Fraser Island. It represents eastern boarder of the island and the sea is called Platapus Bay. 

The area is well protected from prevailing winds. The depths are on average 20 meters, Platapus Bay is shallow and attracts marine life, turtles, dolphins, whales.

The scenery is stunning, colorful sand hills, native vegetation, nature at its best.

Dingos are frequently visiting the area.

The northern part of Platapus Bay, away some 40 nautical miles to the mainland Burrum Heads, Elliott Heads reaches Burnett Heads, entry to Bundaberg.

The space in between is a fabulous sailing ground.

MARYBOROUGH QUEENSLAND

 

MARYBOROUGH

QUEENSLAND

A country town on the banks of Mary River, Maryborough has a rich history going back to 1847. Farming, logging and sugarcane cultivation helped the town to develop. It became an immigration center and started to grow rapidly.

Its history is still visible especially in architecture. Mighty Mary River was a prime manner for transport, now the depth for boats to enter is minimal except when flooding occurs. 

However, then the currents are strong and it is hard to navigate. So it is road transport for Maryborough these days.

 Maryborough is a fun place to visit.

CHIANG MAI THAILAND

 

CHIANG MAI

THAILAND

Chiang Mai is an ancient city in the Northern part of Thailand. The old town is surrounded by a fort and moat. Buddhist Temples are numerous and mix with old and new architecture.

Chiang Mai has almost holly atmosphere. It is a cultural and religious center of Northern Thailand.

Its history goes back to the 13^th century. Fighting off aggressive kingdoms it has developed its identity and power.

 

Wonderful part of Thailand, Chiang Mai is a pearl of Northern Thailand.

RIVER HEADS QUEENSLAND

 

RIVER HEADS

QUEENSLAND

River Heads, a small costal town 16 kilometers away from Hervey Bay and population of some 1500 locals, grows fast when a ferry from Fraser Island arrives.

Maybe it should be called Rivers Heads since it sits in the mouth of two rivers, Mary River and Susan River.

The ferries are frequent and almost always full of cars and passengers.

The short and comfortable route between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island where welcoming resort offers restaurants, bars, pool and guided tours through wilderness accompanied by knowledgeable rangers.

River Heads is best known as a ferry crossing and is a starting point to Fraser Island adventures.

River Heads is also a great fishing spot and a viewing platform for amazing sunsets.

FRASER ISLAND WORLD HERITAGE WILDERNESS QUEENSLAND

 

FRASER ISLAND

WORLD HERITAGE WILDERNESS

QUEENSLAND

Fraser Island was called just that , not K'Gari meaning Paradise, back in 1890.

However, it was wilderness paradise, that is until the logging started. It was great for economy but not so good for the wilderness.

Now luckily the logging has stopped and the island is coming back to its glory of wildlife inhabiting bush and beaches. However, there is a fear of wildlife, especially dingos among the visitors. It is spiked by business owners. There is a fence built to keep dingos away from the areas taken over by humans. That prevents dingos from entering their natural hunting grounds. No wonder they are skinny and malnutritioned. Hardly presenting a scary picture.

Wisely they ignore humans. Beach and bush walking are still popular among visitors. And waters of Fraser Island are friendly to cruising sailors.

The island has many interesting places to visit, the miles of beaches, subtropical rainforest and many inland lakes. 

LOMBOK INDONESIA

 

LOMBOK

INDONESIA

Lombok, an island located between Bali and Sumbawa, is known for its pristine sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. It is less touristy than Bali and peaceful while nearby Gili Islands are the party islands. Lombok inhabitants are friendly and helpful. 

Mataram is its main town offering local cuisine. A marina liftout for yachts and an excellent anchorage are located nearby.

Lombok offers great swimming conditions and is a surfing paradise as well.

It is also cruising paradise!

BUNDABERG CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

 

BUNDABERG

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

Bundaberg is one of regional cities of Queensland. It is best known for its Rum Distillery, rum and agriculture. Sugar cane along strawberries and other fruits as well as macadamia nuts are Bundaberg's pride.

Burnett River divides the city into North and South Bundaberg and the bridge across the river is quite a fixture especially for scenic sunsets and moon sets.

Mon Repos is a beach area where turtles lay eggs and visitors interested in this unique experience crowed the beach at night in the season under the watchful eye of rangers. The nesting season is from November to January and then it is hatching season till March.

The Rum Distillery Tours are popular and they include rum tasting.