Having driven north yesterday and having a pleasant stay inland at  Boondooma now it is time to hit the sunshine coast. We are looking forward to be at the beach again and are heading over to Hervey Bay on the recommendation of one of our fellow campers. Although it might be a sign that although they live there they are currently staying some distance away.

Oh well we will soon find out.

Arriving at Hervey Bay we drive along the beach road trying to find a camp site. There are 3 camp grounds on the beach front but all are full, there are people everywhere and tourist type shops and cafes all along the front. I’m sure we came here in 2008 and were glad to leave it. The beach doesn’t look very nice as well.

Having driven up and down the fore shore road we try at a motel. They only have 2 rooms left. We take a look and for the price they are charging they are very basic and don’t have any cooking facilities. On the off chance Jo asks they owner if there are any other camp grounds around. He directs us to the marina where we find a site available for the night.

The campsite also allows a discount at the marina restaurant and bar. So having set up camp i.e. park up, we head out to take a look.

We find the building with little problem and enter. The brightness of the main bar area hits us, we take a look around and there is just no atmosphere. So we miss out on the discount and walk back out.

While were inside we did notice some interesting looking place a little further on. There appeared to be flames dancing about the tables. So we take a wander down and find a delightful restaurant. The owner seemed over the top camp, I think some of this is showmanship for the patrons. This was a good choice and we both have delicious meals.