We left Brisbane on Friday night and had set up camp at our favourite spot by 11 PM. We drove through showers on the trip north but they had abated by the time we arrived so we were able to set up our tents in the dry.
We were enjoying a cold beer on the sand dunes looking out to sea when a short storm rolled through, we retired to our tents to call it a night.
I awoke early on Saturday morning, a stiff onshore breeze was blowing that wouldn't let up the whole weekend. The seas were very rough, as I was walking the dunes another quick squall came through so I returned to my tent to see it through.
Up a short time later when the skies had cleared a little, we decided to put up a tarp for a small amount of protection but as the rain was coming in at 45 degrees it was a token effort at best.
The tide was on the way out so we drove up the beach before cutting across to the northern facing beaches. Here we were protected from the south-easterly winds, Naz went fishing while I went snorkeling / spear fishing. Due to the rough seas visibility was low, but the water temperature was nice which made for a pleasant swim. Naz caught a couple of small fish, no keepers, so we made our way back to camp before the tide encroached too high up the beach.
Back at camp we wandered down to the ocean and spent some time digging up pipis in the hard sand. Naz tried his luck fishing once again, while I struggled to start the fire high on the dunes. It was roaring by dusk, we spent the evening drinking red wine around the flames, eating fresh pipis roasted over the hot coals. When the last of the embers died down we turned in for the night.
With Sunday morning came nicer weather, we packed up the majority of our camp while the tide receded. Once again we drove to the northern facing beaches for another chance at taking home sof fish. The water was clearer due to the easing winds the night before, but I didn't see any fish during my time in the water. Naz caught a few small flathead using soft plastics, and we returned to finish packing up camp while the sun was still out.
The last of the gear had been stowed away when the rain came, and we drove back down the beach to the ferry through intermittent heavy showers. A quick stop at the car wash and we were on our way back to Brisbane,
Another short and sweet camping trip, its always a pleasure to wake to the sounds of the ocean and smell the salt in the air and the time away is always relaxing. I'll continue to return.
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