Forrest Beach 10-11 6 05

Set off for Tully – still raining! Tully has one of the highest rainfalls in Queensland and it shows. It seems a quiet town that services the sugar cane farms and the sugar mill. As the sugar mill only operates 5 months a year, the town struggles during the down time. Went onto Cardwell, opposite Hinchinbrook Island, and then drove to Ingham – another sugar town. Bought supplies and then camped at Forrest Beach – about 15km east to the coast. Forrest Beach is a very quiet spot, full of retired people. We had a chat with a few of the locals and they are happy to see it stay a peaceful village. We were able to camp right on the water for 2 nights. Peter rode his pushbike around the area. There was a large lagoon nearby, with lots of bird life. Afterwards he went for a swim in the ocean – still nice and warm.