17 Mar: Airlie Beach (QLD) --> Cape Hillsborough National Park (QLD) --> Airlie Beach (QLD).

The sand crabs actually make these perfect balls out of the sand - kind of amazing

We got up "kinda" early because the hike we wanted to do was tide related and we needed to be there closer to low tide. +Marc and I have been following the Australian Geographic website for guidance on cool day hikes to do, so when we were going to be in a particular area, we have tried to tie it together.

So off we went to Cape Hillsborough. We saw signs for a Cape Hillsborough Resort, but when we got there, let's just say that the Australian definition of the term 'resort' differs from the American version. Good thing we weren't staying there! Anyway we got some guidance from the office on hiking around and saw lots of little sand crabs, interesting rock formations and lizzies along the hike. We were a bit too late to see the kangaroos by the water, but hey - you can't have everything. The hike itself was interesting but not as good as many of the other hikes on that list. 

Cape Hillsborough beach in Queensland

We ventured back to Airlie Beach to enjoy the sunshine a bit more at our B&B. The weather for the next week isn't looking great as we head up north so just trying to get in our Vitamin D where we can. We had dinner in town and then met another couple from the boat for a drink at the infamous "rum bar". Fun times. Needed to get to bed early because of the long drive tomorrow. Fortunately it is our last major drive of the trip... then again, that is a good thing and a bad thing, but hey - whatcha going to do?

Thanks again for tuning in. And in case you're wondering, St. Paddy's day in Airlie Beach was fairly nutty on Saturday night (the day before)...