We stay at the Mon repos beach for a few days, during one of our morning swims, Martine is alarmed to feel something brush alongside her under the water - no it wasn't mike !!! Martine said it wasn't a stinger jelly fish as it was a lot larger more like a fish, we just start to leave the water for the shore when we see a dolphin leap out of the water in front of us, we stay still as it continues to play in the water around us for the next 20 mins, then disappear out to sea.
Thursday 23rd Feb
We visit Bundaberg and the rum making factory and then take a day trip to Fraser Island, one of the worlds biggest sand islands, unfortunately it is too dangerous to swim in the sea, howerver there is a natural lake in the centre where we can swim in the clear water, the sand is white and so fine thet the guide says it si the best for exfoliating the skin if you rub it on your body so along with the rest of the group we jump in the water and rub away !! The silicone sand is also used for cleaning jewelery, it polishes up gold and silver perfectly.
Friday 24th Feb
Noosaville a trendy resort with some of the most expensive property in Australia as the beaches and estuary are perfect for swimming, surfing and sailing - australians national life styles. on the opposite side of the estuary the beaches are part of a national park and they extend for nearly 25 miles up to Fraser island. There are no roads so the only form of transport are 4 wheel drive wagons, the beach is a recognised national roadway and all traffic laws apply. Its relatively deserted as few vehicles take this route, rather than the national highway - we managed to go for a mornings camel riding along the beach.
Sunday 26th Feb
We have driven down to Brisbane to return the Winnebago and taken the opportunity to see the modern capital of Queensland. we also take a trip south of Brisbane to Byron bay a sort of ex hippy place with the accompanying arts and crafts, we are lucky to be given some information about Tiger airways a low cost airline ( Half owned by Ryan air ) which has a route from Darwin to Singapore this is our exit route from Australia and back to South east Asia.
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