Camping on the Sunshine Coast, Australia
October 19th 2006 23:01
Just an add on from yesterday`s post. I recently went camping near Rainbow Beach, Fraser Coast, Australia. THey have what they call Honesty Bins along the beach where you pull up on your arrival and grab an envelope, put your money in for your stay and then stick the envelope into the bin. It`s a great system and shows there is still some honesty out there, of course there are wardens patrolling so don`t think you can get away with a free night`s accommodation.
This was a wonderful way to spend the weekend. WHat more can you ask for than ocean views, the wind rustling in the trees above you and at night so many stars above that you couldn`t count them even if you wanted to.
Beach driving is also very popular along this stretch of the coast. They have speed limits and patrol cars on the beach to make sure you dont overdo it, but it acts like a proper road, just on the beach.
So whats does this little piece of paradise coast? A mere $4 a night! Beware however as there are no ablution facilities so you will have to try and organise something of your own. If you are planning this as a one of there are cheap stores where you can find goods that will sort you out for the weekend. (I was at "The Warehouse" yesterday and saw a solar heated bush shower for $5!)
If you decide to stay here make sure you check out the Coloured Sands of Rainbow Beach. The minerals in the sand, when exposed to the sea air, change colours so you have cliffs of browns and reds and oranges - AMAZING!
This was a wonderful way to spend the weekend. WHat more can you ask for than ocean views, the wind rustling in the trees above you and at night so many stars above that you couldn`t count them even if you wanted to.
So whats does this little piece of paradise coast? A mere $4 a night! Beware however as there are no ablution facilities so you will have to try and organise something of your own. If you are planning this as a one of there are cheap stores where you can find goods that will sort you out for the weekend. (I was at "The Warehouse" yesterday and saw a solar heated bush shower for $5!)
If you decide to stay here make sure you check out the Coloured Sands of Rainbow Beach. The minerals in the sand, when exposed to the sea air, change colours so you have cliffs of browns and reds and oranges - AMAZING!
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