Townsville - Bowen (Qld) (Wednesday, 03/06/2009)
Weather: very nice / Temp: 28 °, Wind: 1 - 2 HE
One last time we say goodbye warmly by our relatives in "Townsville". This time we are very sad at heart, because we do not know when we will meet again. We have during our trip to Australia at least three times enjoyed their hospitality and love we felt comfortable with them extraordinary. "At this point, again, many thanks for the warm welcome and the wonderful time we spent with you. We miss you now they can. "
With mixed feelings we make our way to" Bowen. "There was a part of the movie" Australia "was shot. We want to look at this once sleepy town. In Ayr, about half of our present stage, we enjoy in "McCafe" the usual cappuccino.
The old bridge over the "Burdekin River" for today's modern traffic a little too narrow, so that there are always bottlenecks, particularly because of the broad "road trains". This gives us the opportunity to take a look at the river, which now is already water less than four months ago, when we have crossed this before.
way there is on a prominent hill with towers of "Telstra" a "Scenic Lookout".
The road is quite steep however, so we have to insert our Büssli to second.
The views of the surrounding agricultural land is impressive.
Next our journey continues on the highway heading south.
There is always something along Highway farmers who offer their fruits and vegetables at very reasonable prices. A stop is worthwhile in any case.
In "Bowen" we control the "Top Tourist Park," "Harbour Lights on", because this is closest to the center. The camp is located near the marina.
Unfortunately this camp do not have Internet access. After lunch we walk to the village center. In the "Library's Wireless Internet for A $ 3.00 per hour. The travel diary is quickly updated.
"Bowen" promotes association with the Hollywood "Bowen Wood". Of the shooting of the film "Australia" However, we notice a thing. Perhaps our expectations were too high. "Bowen" affects us in any case as a dreamy nest.
At first glance, there's here, apart from a couple of beautiful old houses and traditional "pubs" to see little.
On closer inspection, one discovers in "Bowen" However unexpected places. The so-called "Murals" are 24 murals that tell the history of the town from early settlement to the present. These are found scattered on the walls of houses in town.
From "Flagstaff Hill Lookout you have a wonderful overview of the marina, the town and the mangrove forests in the foreground.
On the other side of the "Kings Beach" lies with the Esplanade of "Bowen".
In the newly created coffee on top of the "Flagstaff Hill Lookout" can be pleasurably drink a coffee and enjoy the sunset (we missed yesterday, unfortunately).
Bowen - Airlie Beach (Qld) (Thursday, 4.6.2009)
Weather: very nice / Temp: 30 Degrees / Wind: 1 - 2 HE
was on our last visit by "Airlie Beach" about four months, the weather was not particularly well during our trip to "Whitsunday Islands" the sky was mostly overcast. This time the weather conditions are better.
We have to find something for the first time struggling to find a suitable campsite. In the village of Airlie Beach, or around there is because no campsites. On the "Sunday With BIG4 Adventure Resort Caravan Park, we finally find what we seek. The place is well maintained and is nestled in palm trees.
It is applied similar to garden and even has a miniature golf course and a tennis court.
is located in a central location, a huge swimming pool with water slide.
Also the extensive children's playground to be proud of.
Internet Access with Wi-NET4 is also available. Our plot is close to the kitchen and toilet block, where there is also the hotspot of the WLAN.
The BIG4 campsite is under the patronage of the frogs. Even from a distance we can see the entrance sign with the bathing frog.
everywhere on the trees hang funny frog pictures.
a special "Frog" we have discovered in this picture ;-)
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