Denise and Barry's Caravan Travels: Burrum Heads

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Burrum Heads

What a busy time we have had since arriving here at Burrum Heads. We have been here a week tomorrow and the time has just flown. Burrum Heads is 32 klms north of Hervey Bay and is a quiet little seaside town unlike Hervey Bay that is developing along the lines of the Gold Coast all hustle and bustle! Since being here in the Beachfront Tourist Park we have had Christmas in July a very enjoyable night that regular park patrons organised each year, they bring in caters even Father Christmas and his Elf. I have even attended an exercise morning, thinking I was meeting up with the ladies to go walking only to find myself in an hour class which was a walking work out over four miles! We have also been up to the local bowls club for a couple of games of bowls, just checking to see if those new bowls that I had to buy still perform. Last Saturday we went to a market at Howard 23 klms away near the Bruce Hwy, it was a very large market with lovely fresh fruit and vegetables also plenty of craft. Monday we had a trip into Hervey Bay which required a stop at Dan Murphy's as we needed to stock up on our liquid refreshments. The esplanade is very busy with all it's accommodation, eateries and tourist shops, all that much worse due to the school holidays. Today we headed south to Maryborough to check out the street market where once again there was plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to be had.

On arrival here we thought the caravan park to be small and pokey and it was very tight to get into our site, but it has grown on us as we are only three caravans back from the waterfront where many hopefuls spend time trying to catch that elusive fish. It is quiet relaxing to take your chair down to the waterfront and just sit and watch the Pelicans and fisherman doing their thing. Our friends Maree and Brian are also here along with their friends Christina and Eddie which means we have been enjoying a good fun Happy Hour with plenty of laughs. We are also regular customers at the Bakery that is only two minutes along from the park, morning coffee and cakes. We are also spoilt with a butcher and Foodworks right on our door.

Yesterday we had a visit from Barb and Stan our neighbours from back home, they are currently staying ar Hervey Bay and had spent time here eleven years ago and were surprised at the changes.