20250827 Qld Gunalda, Urangan, Rivers Head, Cradnish to Burrum Heads
20250827 Our intention’s was to head south but it was too bloody cold so north it is, I grab my bowl of fruit and take a seat in the Whinge Bago as we head out of our driveway, through Capalaba and towards the gateway. Here’s hoping for a hussel free trip as we head up the Bruce highway to a town with a pub, Gunalde which is tucked in the back streets just off the highway. A small town with the basic conveniences plus a pub and just around the corner if you’re in need of a morning caffeine hit is a cafe. There’s ever an electric car charging stations near the park but unfortunately NO Meals at the pub tonight, just our luck.
20250828 Des cooked breakfast in the park just up the road before leaving to check out a camp spot up the road before heading to Karen and Rooster’s at Glenwood where we piled into their car for a trip to Tin Can Bay. Every Thursday night there’s a jam session held at the Snack Shack where many locals, young and old come together for a night of jamming and local entertainment.
Karen, Des and I at the Snack Shack in Tin Can Bay where it’s BYO and you can feast on great fish and chips.
Here we were standing on the street in Tin Can Bay while enjoying a beer and listening to all the guys and gals blasting out tunes, as you can see a great night was had by all, even the photo bomber, there’s always one in every crowd.🤷♀️
Roosters, the grave digger from Gympie singing, Tennessee Whiskey, just awesome.
The gentleman singing is 79 with Peter on the accordion, it was so good to see these guys enjoying their night, it’s never too old to have fun.
The guy on the guitar certainly hasn’t lost his touch he was just amazing.
After the event was finished we retuned to Karen and Roosters to continue the night, Chris (Rooster) had cut down lots of branches so we had a fire in the back yard where we sat around until 3am when we finally dragged ourselves to bed.
We joined Karen and Crosie for a bike ride along the bike route and stopped here for a quick photo on our deadly treadlies.
Stopping at the War Memorial, “REMEMBERING THE AUSTRALIAN WAR HORSE”
The men who went to fight in World War l, and who died so far away, are honoured and remembered each ANZAC Day.
We arrived home after a three hour ride feeling all fit and ready to face the world but we settled for a nice cold beer and a good old chat followed by a delicious roast dinner before returning to our van.
08/31 I joined Karen and Cros for a trip to the markets where I brought a new leather back pack bag. Once home we said our goodbye’s the left to catch up with more friends, Maggie and Bocco who live about 20 minutes away at Rivers Head. We were greeted with warm hugs and a tail wagging from Honey there dog. Once we settled in we cracked a beer and caught up on old times while Margie cooked up a storm in the kitchen, as she does, roast pork and veggies, ya gotta love that pork crackling.😋
09/01 Margie takes us for a drive to check out Jacks new home before heading for lunch at the Boat Club, we herd a little giggle from Margie only to realise she was lost, are you lost I said and out come that giggle, she finally found her way out but we soon learnt what that giggle meant, Margie’s lost again.🤣
02/09 Off we go again this time we head to Dick who has just bought a home in Burrum Heads. The town was named after the Burrum River where, about 30 km upstream, coal was found and mined in the 1860s. Known as the Burrum and Howard coal fields, they continued to be mined until the 1990s. The origin of the name of the river possibly signified the river's rocky bed in a local Aboriginal language.
Margie, Jack, Des and I at Jack’s home, gee I think it was about 2021 when we last saw Jack and now he’s a family man with two boys to contend with and he’s also a maths and science teacher at the local high school, well done mate.
Jacks home in Cradnish.
Hervey Bay Boat Club's modern makeover.
After lunch we went in search of the seafood shop when that little giggle returned, and sure enough someone was lost again as we all let out a giggle. Home again for a nanny nap then a few wines on the veranda where Des and Margie chatted about some old friends from the old days, we had a great catch up as we do with these pair and lots of laughs.
Burrum Heads water front where the fishing is great and Des recons you could catch crabs at the Island you can see in the distance, but first Dick needs a new boat.
Dick takes us for a drive to get some supplies for a BBQ and check out the foreshore, I was pleasantly surprised how untouched Burrum Heads is so far but for now its a nice beach front town for all to enjoy.
The local stores at Burrum Heads where so far there are no high rises, that’s what makes this place so special.
Over a few drinks I started unpacking the kitchen items and given out orders to start putting the lounge together so all in all we had a productive night getting rid of all the unpacked boxes and bags making it look more homely, good night.
03/09 Back into the kitchen to prepare food for a late lunch with Kazaa, Giles and Mick who we haven’t seen since they left the Redlands about a year ago.
Gilesy and Des up to no good by the looks on their faces.🫣
So here we all are in Dicks new back yard enjoying a few ales and to toast to old friend.
We had a great catch up with many friends along the way who we haven’t seen in years, there’s been lots of ales, many laughs and some great memories, but it’s time to move on and chock up some new memories with more friends as we head to Mount Perry.
Check out this beauty, The Black Jack and he’s getting around Hervey Bay, now that is one unit I would love to see inside.
And this is what he carries on the back, now that’s different.
After we said or goodbye’s to Dick we crossed over The Burrum River and head to Childers for the night then we start a new journey
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