Day 37

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Wednesday 17th

Going to climb up to Hawkins Point Lookout. Very rocky, only 600m but pretty steep. What a view, 360 of Nelly. Arcadia, Picnic Bays and can see West point.Looking also over to Townsville’s Castle Hill and ports.

Alma Bay Alma Bay Rock Wallaby at Arcadia Bay Old road to the Jetty when it was at Arcadia Bay View of Picnic Bay from the Hawkins Point lookout. Townsville in the background. Nelly Bay where the ferry and barge dock. Climbing up Hawkins Point lookout.

The rocks are incrdiable, roots of trees hold some of them in place. They are huge.

Day 36

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Tuesday 16th

Well we are off to explore West Point on Magnetic Island. Had a great day exploring the area, calling into Cockle Bay on the way.

West Point, Magnetic Island. Greater Palm Island in far distance from West point. The view from one of the residence places. Cockle Bay. Cockle Bay Houses are built on rocks over here. Pop them anywhere they will fit. Castle Hill in Townsville from Cockle Bay, Magnetic Island. Rainbow Bee Eaters

Day 35

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Monday 15th

The Samarai re-union is all over, went down to the wharf and saw the last of them off. Did a bit of a tiki tour of the Nelly bay where the ferry comes in, very nice. Spent the rest of the day around the A-Frame unit that we have rented for 2 weeks, here’s a few photos of the day.

J & A in little red car. Curlews at the unit, so well camouflaged

Lawns down at Picnic bay.

A very interesting letter box, Picnic Bay Rocks down at Picnic bay, I have given them a treatment called HDRMall walk by Pub Picnic bay Jetty at Picnic bay Jetty from around the rocks. Picnic Bay

Passenger ferry, Nelly Bay

Day 34

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Sunday 14th

All the people from the re-union had breakfast down the beach, group photos, etc, was a lovely way to wind down the gathering. To get rid of all the excess food everyone Jack & Alice had a bring your own left overs and had a party on that, all the people were leaving the island on the Monday morning. We went for a drive over to Horseshoe Bay, the markets were on, very nice place. From there we went to Radical Bay.

Radical Bay, more rocks. Using Don as a guide to see the size of the rocks, these are truly small ones. West end of bay. These little Topless cars are every where, coming out from Radical Bay the road is shocking and big pot holes, as you can see this wee car is dodging them Morton Bay Fig trees, they are every where and huge as well. Radical bay south end. Radical Bay parking area. Horseshoe Bay, looking west. Hoseshoe Bay. Looking north east. Driving between the bays of Geoffrey Bay from Nelly Bay.

Coming down into Arcadia Bay

Day 33

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Saturday 13th

The meet and greet last night was good, Woke to a lovely day, had breakfast and popped over to J & A place to catch up with the others from Samurai. Had a walk and a drive around and the big dinner is tonight so had a nanny nap. 🙂

We have two Bush Curlews with our bungalow, they are so cute, they come and sit with me every morning while having my cuppa.

Day 32

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Friday 12th

Off for the Samurai Island re-union on Magnetic Island, we have chosen to stay on the Island for a couple of weeks.

All packed and ready to head off to Magnetic Island. We are leaving the Cub behind and only taking the Wagon.

Looking at Castle hill from the ferry wharf.

Looking back towards the Marina in Townsville, the Patrol boat on the left is decommissioned. Here comes our ride, Yeah. We are aboard. Jupiters in Townsville. Looking out to Magnetic Island and the break waters of Townsville.

Leaving the break waters of Townsville.

Nelly Bay where we are berthing, on Magnetic.

Day 26-29

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Saturday 6th-Tuesday 9th

Very hot day today, Had a quiet day, recharging everything while generator is on. No star trails as its turned cloudy. We saw the Satellite ( sky Lab ) go over again, we have been watching it for nights now. We are heading to Townsville and will be catching up with family on Dons side so no more photos for the web site until the 9th. Here are a few images of the Super moon in Townsville. This is the Jetty in foreground, and the shipping harbour and lights of the wharf in background.

Final image of the super moon, not as big as I’d thought it would be, still a lot of fun, very windy and cold. 9.30 pm The only cloud in the sky and of course it had to be in line with the moon, gave it some character. First glimpse of the super moon. Heaps of people doing the same as us. This image is looking over at Magnetic Island just before dark.

First image when we got down to the shore line for the super moon.

Day 25

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Friday 5th

Woke to a lovely warm morning, people starting to move out, we got our bits all done and headed off to Toomulla Beach all of 12.9 km up the road. Lovely spot, got set up and relaxed. Checked out the beach etc. We are here for 2 nights, they have nice toilets, no showers, and there is drinking water. I found it frustrating when we went to the beach as I wasn’t going to allow a Irukandji to sting me, there are signs everywhere.

Both our set ups. Just down the road from the camping spot. The beach at Toomulla. That dark mark in the right of image is a Jabaru. They say beware of Croc’s so we were careful. Our first sight of the ocean since one month ago while we have been traveling bush. Toilet block.

Lovely big area, 48 hours allowed free camping.

Day 24

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Thursday 4th

Well got a good nights sleep and today is a quiet day, sat around chatting with J & A. Have a few things I need to sort out with my internet. Did take some star trails. Busy place, people coming and going. Good to see the ranger checking here as it is a 48 hour free camping. Lovely toilets, lots a shade trees, near the road, but the trees buff the noise. Beautiful drinking water and a dump point. Good blue one. 🙂

Blue Water Camping. Star trails.

Day 23

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Judy's Trekabout

Wednesday 3rd

Very cold breeze this morning, up and ready to go 8.37 am. We are heading to Blue Water camp spot, its a 48 hour camping.. Fascinating trip, Ant mounds, red, black and sandy coloured ones. Saw our 1st Wedge tailed eagle on this trip and it was on a road kill with heaps of Kites. Stopped at the Harvey Range Memorial and read all about building the road, very interesting, tried to capture the info but only so much will fit on the camera screen. Got set up at Blue Water and got the generator going, caught up with a few phone calls and emails. Very cold.

Star trails again. Blue Water Camping. Had morning tea here, very nice spot. Some photos to follow soon. Burdikin River. Its a very long river, keep crossing it in all places. Little bit of the info on the building of this road.