Day 31

Around Mission Beach 

Last night we found a Thai restaurant for dinner and enjoyed a delicious meal.

Interestingly we have seen no cockroaches, wasps, or mosquitoes and few flies.

Although it is a public holiday in Queensland today, the cane haulers were out in force. In our tour through the cane fields the train lines were working overtime with long lines of carriages heading for the sugar processing factories.  In this case the refinery was at South Johnston which was in full production.

This property in Crowley Beach is a steal for those that like a challenge. Even the delightful home next door which is part of the sale would suit even the most discerning purchaser.

This church in Innisfail was impressive due to its size and architecture.  The cyclone of 1918 destroyed almost every building in Innisfail and we assume this one has been rebuilt since then.  Innisfail was originally named Geraldton but changed its name in 1910 when a ship confused towns and travelled to Geraldton in Western Australia.

This is Kurrimine Beach, a long and spectacular stretch of coastline just north of Mission Beach.

If the developers arrive here they could certainly do well.

We were impressed with this location.

Even though it has crocodile warnings along the beach !!!

It was originally named Murderering Point in reference to the fate of shipwrecked survivors who were eaten by local Aboriginal people.  Meals are easier to come by these days!

Camping charges are reasonable at the moment.