Shoal Point

Last free camping spot was again amazing. Waking in up with the ocean in front of you is living the dream. Next to our site, there was a small hiking path leading through rainforest and dry bush land to the cliff overviewing the bay. Beautiful nature, though frequently disturbed by jobbing retired people. Active elderly seem to be the main population here. There are even street signs indicating “elderly people crossing”.

However, we made our way further up north to Mackay and camped in a really nice settlement called Shoal Point. We heard rumors about very friendly inhabitants of the nearby town. And indeed, just when we prepared our dinner at the beach, a family invited us over for some beers and a smoke. Turned out, they were well traveled and just came from a hippie festival in Byron Bay (I have heard of it when I was there 2 weeks ago). We had a great night there at the beachside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.03.2016