Bargara, The Basin and The Barrel (Bundaberg Trip)

 

29 September 2020 – 295 494 – Bargara, The Basin and The Barrel

First stop, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, The Barrel to book a COVID safe tasting for this afternoon – they have only just resumed tastings yesterday. https://www.bundaberg.com/ 

Then off to Bargara. https://www.bundabergregion.org/explore/bargara-and-the-coral-coast  https://www.bargara.com/ We parked at “The Basin” and walked south to just past the tidal lagoon at the southern end of Kelly’s Beach.  The sea looked quite unpleasant and we all agreed it was for the best that today’s whale watching had been cancelled.  The coastline consists of patches of yellow sand interspersed with patches of large black rocks.  The view is topped off with beautiful coloured water and a nicely maintained foreshore.  We then walked north to Nielson Park and back. https://beachsafe.org.au/beach/qld/bundaberg/bargara/nielson-park  https://www.bundabergnow.com/2020/02/28/nielson-park-makes-top-ten-queensland-beach-list/

A picnic lunch was followed by a swim in The Basin.  This is a rock walled tidal pool built by the South Sea Islanders.  There were hundreds of fish in it, trapped when the tide goes out.

Bundaberg CBD Heritage walk showcased some lovely old buildings. https://www.discoverbundaberg.com.au/cbd-storywalk We only got to do part of this prior to heading to the Barrel for our afternoon tastings.  Once again the dilemma was which one to have in the six pack as there are so many delicious choices.

19 December - Fitzgerald River National Park – Western End

19 December 2016 – 199 441

Fitzgerald River National Park – Western End

This morning we explored the western end of the Fitzgerald River National Park.  

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/fitzgerald-river

This involved a far bit of driving, most of which was on dirt.  Our first stop was Sepulcralis Hill, where we climbed to the lookout.  

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/sepulcralis-hill

The lookout at Mount Maxwell was a short walk, and I am glad it was as the view was not impressive.  

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/mt-maxwell

We then climbed West Mount Barren, which gave 360 degree views of the national park and beyond. There were also large quantities of wildflowers present, even this late in the year.  

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/west-mt-barren

https://trailswa.com.au/trails/west-mt-barren

We had a picnic lunch with another incredible view at Point Ann.  

https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/site/point-ann

The Heritage Walk went along the remains of the Rabbit Proof Fence No 2, which originally ran from the ocean at Point Ann, heading north.  The views of the coastline along this walk were again incredible.  

https://trailswa.com.au/trails/pt-ann-heritage-trail

Another beautiful day (minus the flies and wind)!