A Whale of a time!

From the Whitsundays we made our way South down long, long roads and staying in random campsites. In Hervey Bay we had to make the choice of whale watching and Fraser Island, and as we were short on time we went for the whaling option. It was quite incredible to see these huge creatures up close - mothers with young calfs who seemed to enjoy showing off for the groups of tourists. One pair swam right underneath our little catamaran - about twice as long as the boat we were on!

In Hervey Bay we ended up sharing the caravan park with a group of long term residents who were well into their VB by the time we got back from the whales...our neighbour (Mark - pictured with his home grown radishes as ear ornaments) entertained us with jokes, impersonations and general madness until we escaped to find dinner. It was an interesting insight into another part of Australian life, and a complete contrast to the campsite in our final east coast destination of Noosa. The view was a lot better - looking out of the river and estuary, but the company (mainly families in extra large caravans!) wasn't nearly as entertaining.

We left the campervan in Brisbane and weren't particularly sorry to see it go...I'm not sure either of us ever had a decent night's sleep and it was not the easiest or most comfortable drive! A good change from hostels though.