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CARAVANNING & adventure
The crowds on a stretch of Moore Park Beach.
Beachcombing the Qld coast
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It is a fragile envi-
an area to target flat- head.
lifeguards set up a flagged area on the main beach to keep lo- cals and visitors safe.
ronment, so driving re- sponsibly and keeping off the sand dunes and vegetation is important to protecting the local ecosystem.
The beaches offer your regular surf spe- cies and to date I’ve en- countered whiting, dart, flathead and jew.
The community is big enough to have a fuel location and a small block of shops.
The sand dunes along the stretch of beach provide a nesting loca- tion for loggerhead tur- tles, and it’s vital to stay alert at night and early in the morning for adult turtles, and hatchlings at times.
While we’re subsidis- ing our diet with fresh fish, beachworms have been the go-to bait and an all-round enticer.
We’ve enjoyed walk- ing the beaches, surf- ing, fishing and enjoy- ing the wildlife when visiting the quiet little beach town.
Surfboards and shing gear all stored away safe and sound.
A few athead taken on the troll from the kayak.
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I had the pleasure of seeing two massive en- dangered leatherback turtles just outside the shore break on the same stretch of beach, which only accentuates the message of taking it easy on the beach.
Unfortunately, the re- cent run of wind has proved a dampener on fishing, so being on the spot for the right con- ditions is a factor for success.
The wildlife is so pro- lific around these se- cluded beaches – I pad- dled out on my board and saw a sizable jew- fish suspended almost motionless in the green wall of the wave.
Of course, if the weather turns too nasty, a trip to the rum distill- ery in Bundaberg can help ease any disap- pointment.
Thanks for read- ing during 2020, and I look forward to sharing more on the towns we discover as we travel.
Fishing offers a va- riety of species, with the Kolan River mouth earning a reputation as www.bnbfishing.com.au
If staying in the area, it’s an easy drive to oth- er beachside locations such as Bargara and El- liott Heads.
Merry Christmas to you and your family, stay safe and get out- doors during the festive season!
High water around a full moon has produced the best results.
I must admit, we’re having a ball beach bumming around and exploring what Queens- land has to offer, as we continue to fall in love with so many hidden and lesser known des- tinations.
Moore Park Beach is a special location for families to visit.
Let’s hope once COV- ID-19 restrictions ease, we’ll be able to travel interstate and continue to see more of Australia.
During holiday sea- son, a small band of