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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: DrewXT on December 08, 2016, 07:52:13 PM
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Hi Folks,
A few of us are going to Fraser at the start of April, and have booked sites at the top camp ground at Waddy Point, and wondering what foods supplies we should take, vs buying on the island?
Thanks for any pointers!
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You can prett much buy anything, but it will cost.
We take most of our stuff and buy bread and milk at the Uerong Resort Bakery.
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Ok, so lots of cryovac meals in the freezer then?
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Depends how long your going. I'm only there no more than a week, so we live off bacon and eggs for breakfast and sausage sizzles for dinner.
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Frozen meat is available at the four shops along the eastern beach, Fresh bread etc at Eurong , depending if its peak holiday time limited amounts of fresh bread used to be had at Happy valley / Cathedral beach and Orchid beach, otherwise its frozen,Not sure if they still do ..
Milk I think is fresh at Eurong and long life type at the others ... Very limited if at all fresh type vegies at all outlets .
Best to take all you need long life milks etc and top up with frozen bread or make damper / flat breads etc ..
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We're there for 10 days... Was thinking making a few pasta sauces and freezing them, long life milk, etc already, as well as bacon/eggs...
Damper on the stove, @edz?
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If your camping at Waddy, you will be going to Orchid beach shop, as the others are over an hour travel away providing the tides works for you. They dont sell wood and fire isnt guarantee in the area also, dependant on how dry it is.
I would be more concern about bread, milk, and bring all your other meals cryovac, insect spray as the fenced of area is a haven of MOZZIES!!!! BTW bread goes moldy at crazy speed over there, the bright side is the shop sell fresh frozen ones.
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Damper on the stove, @edz?
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They did have fire rings there but not sure if able to still be used / fire restrictions ... Probably be easier just to use a Camp oven on the cooker or improvise with a Deep sided frying pan / skillet with a low trivet and a stainless bowl lid on top on lowish heat for about twenty minutes + ...Pan version makes quick hot pizza's too .http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=48248.msg846841#msg846841 (http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=48248.msg846841#msg846841)
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Ok, so lots of cryovac meals in the freezer then?
We did... worked really well.
and don't expect to get any last minute shopping in Gympie on a weekend... ****in Shithole.
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but hold on there's an app for that
not sure what it covers food wise
http://www.packpnt.com/ (http://www.packpnt.com/)
:cheers:
Adam
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We did... worked really well.
and don't expect to get any last minute shopping in Gympie on a weekend... ****in Shithole.
Gympie is like that every day...
I'll do any last minute shopping in Toowoomba... Got a lazy day driving up on the day before we go across, as the missus and kids are flying into Brisvegas at 5pm or thereabouts...
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We did... worked really well.
and don't expect to get any last minute shopping in Gympie on a weekend... ****in Shithole.
you do know they have an ALDI there these days...open on weekends also ;)
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you do know they have an ALDI there these days...open on weekends also ;)
That changes everything!!? Happy Days :)
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Gympie is like that every day...
Yea 7 years too late with that little chestnut...
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Yea 7 years too late with that little chestnut...
they also have a decent sized Woolies next to The Jockey Club (hotel near the Showgrounds) aswell these days, been open about 2 years I'd guess.
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Does anyone no if you can fill up your camper with water at Orchid Beach Shop.
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Does anyone no if you can fill up your camper with water at Orchid Beach Shop.
have many times before
take your own hose and fittings
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Adam
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If you drink, take plenty of grog. Forget the extra jerry can of fuel and take an extra carton. Fuel is cheap on the island compared to alchohol. :cheers:
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If you drink, take plenty of grog. Forget the extra jerry can of fuel and take an extra carton. Fuel is cheap on the island compared to alchohol. :cheers:
six pack jim beams = $45.00 :'(
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six pack jim beams = $45.00 :'(
Just out of curiosity I checked carton prices at the shops while over there in April. Paid $65 per carton of JB at home to take over. Kingfisher was the dearest from memory at $175 per carton. Think Eurong was $165.
Car fuel isn't even double the price, so stuff paying near tripple for my fuel ;D
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Just out of curiosity I checked carton prices at the shops while over there in April. Paid $65 per carton of JB at home to take over. Kingfisher was the dearest from memory at $175 per carton. Think Eurong was $165.
Car fuel isn't even double the price, so stuff paying near tripple for my fuel ;D
happy valley and cathedral only sold 6 packs
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Fawk..
Someone should load up a Unimog and ring a bell like a milky ....
sell slabs for $90 each
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If you drink, take plenty of grog. Forget the extra jerry can of fuel and take an extra carton. Fuel is cheap on the island compared to alchohol. :cheers:
:cheers: otherwise, the missus will send me broke!
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Bringing this one back to life...
Do guys think i need a snorkel for Fraser? Last time I was there, I was in an L Series Subaru and didn't need one, but at Easter, I'm aware there are king tides, and have no idea how the crossings will have changed in the last 25 years
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You wont need them over there,[ ### But just be aware of the air inlet height ### ] when crossing Eli / Wyuna creeks and if theres been a sh*te load of rain, the big lagoon that forms behind Indian Head or unless you want to go submarining in the bigger salt creeks .. Awinya, Wathumba or the salt water beach lagoons at Waddy Point .
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Bringing this one back to life...
Do guys think i need a snorkel for Fraser?
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Only if you roll off the barge.
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You wont need them over there,[ ### But just be aware of the air inlet height ### ] when crossing Eli / Wyuna creeks and if theres been a sh*te load of rain, the big lagoon that forms behind Indian Head or unless you want to go submarining in the bigger salt creeks .. Awinya, Wathumba or the salt water beach lagoons at Waddy Point .
that waterhole that forms on the track off the beach to Indian Head has caught quite a few people out over the years, surprising how deep it can get there.
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Youtube vids of Indian Head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gWYfoN8OBY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gWYfoN8OBY) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM2WOvY5NDc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM2WOvY5NDc)
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Nah you will be fine honestly we took a 3 door rav4 up there one year in the group and the bloody thing is so light it went better than the prado to the point that we spent most of the week driving it around
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SWMBO has asked, and Google hasn't answered... Are there any laundry facilities at Waddy Point Upper Campground, and are there power points in the shower block? (Personally I don't care, but she wants to know as she apparently needs to run her hairdryer)...
Also, what gold coins do we need for the showers?
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SWMBO has asked, and Google hasn't answered... Are there any laundry facilities at Waddy Point Upper Campground, and are there power points in the shower block? (Personally I don't care, but she wants to know as she apparently needs to run her hairdryer)...
Also, what gold coins do we need for the showers?
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been a while since I was last there, but No and No from memory. I vaguely recall a laundry being at Eurong, think it was around near the public toilets / across the road from them downstairs of one of the buildings.
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Hey Drew, Cant recall any power points in the shower blocks and nothing mentioned on the QPWS sites ., hand wash clothes only in dishes or buckets, the sinks can get a work out from people washing up greasy plates / kids etc ..
From what I understand the showers it the QPWS camp grounds are now $2 [ coin ] per 3 minutes [ Take a good quantity as change is limited on the island ].., Make sure you turn the taps off before dropping the coin in .
Cathedral beach Resort has powered sites and washing machines, but you would have to be booked into them to use ..
Think you will find a hand wash in cold water and a good wring out will be more than ok for your clothes, They realy only get a bit sweaty is all , and they will dry fairly quick .
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Thanks guys... What's the go with the turning taps off before inserting coins? I've read it elsewhere, but nothing about why - isn't the coin mech in the shower itself or something?
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The money box is out side the shower cubicle door, We have had times when the taps etc had been left turned on full and made it difficult for the missus / kids to get under the shower to turn them down to a proper levels. [ depends how close you are to the heaters as to how quick they get hot too ] ..
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Hey Drew, Dont forget to call in to the Shell servo / Bakery at Rainbow Beach, " Bloody Good pies " and fresh baked breads for the trip up Fraser ..[ ED's Bakery, Just coincidence with the name ] ;D ;D.
IMO better than the bakery at Eurong on Fraser ..
Ohh and take a few extra $$$ [ Aprox $80 pp ] for a flight off the beach over the Island ..Just approach the pilots directly to organise .. Just ads a bit more to the adventure ..
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Sand should be very firm ;D
Eli could be a touch deep at times too
Weather should be passed by the time you get there.
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Thanks guys, currently in the road to the mid coast of NSW, and through to Brisvegas to pick up the family? tomorrow evening....
Expecting a wet drive once I get over the divide, and a few wet days on the island once we get there...
My mate rang as they went through Narrabri, and the weather has vis and speed down to 50 on the highway...
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Rain supposed to ease / stop overnight here in Brisbane, but will be interesting if highways are cut from flood waters. Weather forum is saying by midnight rain will be stopped, but wind is supposed to kick in from now till we'll into tomorrow sometime.
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Thanks guys, currently in the road to the mid coast of NSW, and through to Brisvegas to pick up the family? tomorrow evening....
May be too late for you Drew, but Pacific Hwy apparently cut at Clothiers Creek, near Murwillumbah.
https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html (https://www.livetraffic.com/desktop.html)
Good luck!
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Thanks Fizzie.... Currently at Kempsey, taking my time, and will I guess deal with whatever conditions I come across...
Considering getting North West at South Grafton to avoid Tweed Heads... Any feedback from guys who know that area?
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M1 Highway at Chinderah, South of the Big BP is under too.. High tide in about 10 m with the fresh coming downstream is expected to push the river 2.3 m and flood quite a large section .
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what about heading west to the New England Hwy, Warwick then Brisbane?
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Thanks Fizzie.... Currently at Kempsey, taking my time, and will I guess deal with whatever conditions I come across...
Considering getting North West at South Grafton to avoid Tweed Heads... Any feedback from guys who know that area?
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Currently the only way into Qld is the Gwydir highway from Grafton to glen Innes then the New England to Brisbane. We are sitting at home in brissy contemplating our options to head south and watching closely. Currently my best option is to set the camper up in the front yard and get pissed. I am supposed to be setting up camp at south west rocks right now.
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Currently the only way into Qld is the Gwydir highway from Grafton to glen Innes then the New England to Brisbane.
That may be a problem as well ??? Cunningham Hwy cut by flooding at Warrill View (south of Amberley)
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Ya might be able to go the back way through lightning ridge north, and turn right at Roma..
yes I'm jealous of your ****in holiday
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Mate just got past Tweed along the Tweed Coast Road, via signed detour...
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Just got this from a mate
** Big Tip for anyone heading North on the Bruce Highway out off Rockhampton Queensland
You will be stopped at Marlborough and weighed ! There is a 5 ton weight limit on some bridges
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Mate just got past Tweed along the Tweed Coast Road, via signed detour...
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Was he past the tugun tunnel already? Nothing southbound getting through apparently?
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Was he past the tugun tunnel already? Nothing southbound getting through apparently?
Yeah, it's only flooded southbound
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Nice fine sunny day at Tin Can Bay and Fraser should be great.
The wind at Double Island is around 15 knots.
I would expect you'll have a lovely time.
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Mate just got past Tweed along the Tweed Coast Road, via signed detour...
Evacuations have been ordered for Tweed South, Kingscliff, Chinderah & Fingal Head so maybe not holding breath on that one either :'(
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All came to a grinding halt at Clothiers Creek... Work crews are quoting 6-8 hours before the highway reopens... Tried a few ways around, but there's bloody water everywhere...
You happy now, Bird???? 🖕
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We are heading off at 0230 am. Bris- Gatton-Warwick-glenn Innes-Grafton-south west rocks.
Tweed not looking good until sat arvo at least.
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I made it back to Grafton last night, with the river over the road at Woodburn... Glad I turned back...
Not sure how to get to Brisbane this morning, Summerland Way is showing as being clear on the RTA website, but so was Murwillumbah, which no longer has an expensive, flood proof bridge over the river
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You happy now, Bird???? 🖕
no.. I'm never drinking again.. :(
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For when you and others are about to head over to Fraser ... http://www.tides4fishing.com/au/queensland/waddy-point (http://www.tides4fishing.com/au/queensland/waddy-point)
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Now this would be a Great day out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuDPUZkWeo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuDPUZkWeo) ;D
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Now this would be a Great day out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuDPUZkWeo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GuDPUZkWeo) ;D
specially at Fraser :D
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Man o man, the weather here is cracker today with the forecast it will be better tomorrow and the following days to come.
I mean, really, Fraser would be GOLD at the moment. ;D :cup: :cheers:
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So Drew & GBC - how'd you both get on? (or through! :D)
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So Drew & GBC - how'd you both get on? (or through! :D)
I got through to Brisbane via Grafton, Tenterfield and Warwick... Clear run, no water to be seen...
Leaving Brisbane at sparrows fart to get onto the island and around Hook Point before high tide
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specially at Fraser :D
Dooohhhh for some reasonI was sure I put this in the what makes you smile thread . ;D
On another note Good stuff Drew safe travels and grab a pie from the Shell servo bakery at Rainbow for Brekky ;D ;D
Without worrying about the variation Low tides 6:10 am and High is 11:55 am you should do it easy .
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So Drew & GBC - how'd you both get on? (or through! :D)
We used the New England and Gwydir highways. 7.5 hrs bris - Grafton then another couple to swr. But here now. I hear the pacific was back open a lane each way by last night.
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On another note Good stuff Drew safe travels and grab a pie from the Shell servo bakery at Rainbow for Brekky ;D ;D
Without worrying about the variation Low tides 6:10 am and High is 11:55 am you should do it easy .
The guys who went up the Newell, and through Dalby ran the beach yesterday at high tide, and said they had no issues, including crossing Eli without realising they'd crossed it...
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Enjoy Fraser......... bastards :'(
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Good to hear you both got through OK - did you wave at each other as you passed? :D
Enjoy your holidays!
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Wind is up a bit in Gympie this morning, hopefully on the coast it's not to bad for you as you try and set up camp.
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It would have blown your dog of the chain here last night in Noosa....only slighty better today.
I'm looking forward to going up in June / July......if my new trailer ever turns up
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It would have blown your dog of the chain here last night in Noosa....only slighty better today.
I'm looking forward to going up in June / July......if my new trailer ever turns up
we are heading there about then also, though have rented a beach front house to stay in for a change 8)
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Nice.....Are you staying up at Waddy / Orchid Beach? I'll be at Cathedrals..........wanted a campfire. We have a powered site this time so will take an oil heater to keep the tent warm.
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Nice.....Are you staying up at Waddy / Orchid Beach? I'll be at Cathedrals..........wanted a campfire. We have a powered site this time so will take an oil heater to keep the tent warm.
down towards Yidney Rocks...I can't remember exactly off the top of my head where it was, but around there somewhere.
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if my new trailer ever turns up
didn't give 50% deposit did you?
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Nah........I gave him some secondhand Prado Rims and half of an AT35 hitch..............its all good. Its being Gal dipped at present....the guy just moves at a glacial pace.
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We're at Waddy, and it's been blowing it's ring off since we got here...
At low tide yesterday we couldn't get South of Indian Head, as the waves were breaking into the grass where the sand edge drops off...
Did at run up to the lighthouse today, and Ngala was interesting... Up on a dropping tide, back at flat bottom, and still got wet at the rocks... Yet the North of the Island was like a millpond... Go figure...
Oh, and I'm over the fscking cane toads... How did these farkers get over here???
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Tin can Bay on the 2nd and 3rd then off to Fraser on the 4th > 14th July, just locked it in for us at Happy Valley . ;D
Might see you up there .
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down towards Yidney Rocks...I can't remember exactly off the top of my head where it was, but around there somewhere.
The oaks.
There are 3 houses a little less than a km south of Yidney. Have spent a lot of time there, a mate owns one. Great fishing spot.
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The oaks.
There are 3 houses a little less than a km south of Yidney. Have spent a lot of time there, a mate owns one. Great fishing spot.
wasn't called The Oaks, the misses booked it so she'd know...lol
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Heading to Fraser on Sunday. Wondering how the beaches have faired after the past week or so of wild weather.
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Must be Drew's last day on Fraser? There's been nothing short of 300kn winds, squally weather and the daily 3" of rain since they arrived.
Not a cloud in the sky today, barely a breath of wind and a mild temp. Glorious day. Almost certainly means the end of a camping trip.....
Poor bastards certainly copped the worst of the weather.
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Hope they found a few gaps in the weather to have a reasonable time and look around ..
Back in 2012 we had cyclonic conditions etc, But even though it was 40+ kt winds and horizontal rain and huge seas for a week we still managed to have a reasonable time, tucked in behind a dune, any time we get away from the routine of the work / home weekly roundabout is good . :laugh:
What it was and what it should have been like . :laugh:
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The weather was for the most part pretty good.... We got there a day later than expected, and left 2 days early when #1 son had had a high temperature for 3 nights that wasn't abating.
I don't think I've ever run a beach on a fully low tide and has only a car width of sand left before - did that twice on Corroboree Beach ... First time no issue, second time our mate had a blowout as the tide turned...
Drove the Amarok up the beach to Indian Head like it was a rally car that night!!
Definitely a recce trip for us - next time, we'll most likely camp at Cathedrals or somewhere more centrally located to make day tripping easier...
We loved it, and will definitely be back!!
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I don't think I've ever run a beach on a fully low tide and has only a car width of sand left before - did that twice on Corroboree Beach ... First time no issue, second time our mate had a blowout as the tide turned...
That would have been exciting! :o
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That would have been exciting! :o
A few puckering moments, as we dodged the bigger waves
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That thin section of beach and sand cliffs North of Dundaburra to Indian Head can give some interesting scoot and shoot moments dodging waves and into the little, for want of a better word " Bays " towards a high tide .. ;D
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That thin section of beach and sand cliffs North of Dundaburra to Indian Head can give some interesting scoot and shoot moments dodging waves and into the little, for want of a better word " Bays " towards a high tide .. ;D
Indeed. Have been caught there a couple of times myself and been through way too much water way too fast a couple of times!!