WELLINGTON AND VICTORIA POINT, QUEENSLAND. AUSTRALIA
Up
before the sparrows we headed to the popular coastal village, Wellington Point, situated in the Redlands. Bordered by water on
both sides Wellington Point is a weekend hot-spot for picnic goers, families,
boaties and those who love a bit of vitamin sea.
As you
arrive you are greeted by a range of boutique eateries and friendly cafes where
you can stop in for a lazy brunch before you continue your journey down the
road towards the picturesque Wellington Point Reserve. Scattered with historic
Moreton Bay Fig Trees, sandy beaches, barbecue areas and playground equipment
this pretty park is a destination in itself. The iconic wooden jetty and
frequent fairy floss sunsets make this little spot an Instagrammers delight,
but we were here for sunrise. The treats of this coastal village continue when
on low tide a sandbar emerges creating a natural bridge from the reserve to your
very own islet, King Island.
A definite bucket list item to experience is the
unique sea walk between King Island and Wellington Point at low tide. Although popular for its waterside playground
and impressive climbing trees, visitors to Wellington Point will benefit from
checking the tidal conditions first as its only as the waters ebb away to their
lowest point that the natural sand walkway stretching between the point and
King Island, situated about 1km offshore, is revealed. The island itself, now a
conservation park, is a combination of sandy pathways alongside twisted trees
and surrounded by mangroves. Although
uninhabited now, the island was once the home for a family for medicinal reasons
in the early 1900s and plaques set up on the island tell the story of the two
years they lived there in a temporary dwelling on a sand dune. A letter from Mr Philips to his sister Jo is
in the possession of the Wynnum Manly historical society, depicting their life
during the brief sojourn on the island. Although the island is only small this
experience is really all about the journey itself. The 2km round trip is suitable for all ages
and is much loved by kids in particular as the retreating waters leave behind a
pathway that is usually littered with an array of different marine life such as
curling shells and small mud crabs just waiting to be discovered. Although it is important to keep an eye on
the tide to make sure you don’t lose your pathway back, many people and
children who are a little older like to make the trip as the path starts to
dwindle – half paddling / half walking the route. Unfortunately the council
doesn’t allow dogs; we haven’t wanted to do the trek.
We then dropped past and grabbed a coffee before
heading to Raby Bay Foreshore Park so Shari could have a run on the beach with
heaps of other early morning furry friends. More than just a park that ticks
the boxes for your mutt, owners can set up undercover at a picnic table to
watch them run into the water, again, again and again.
The
next day we were out again near Cleveland, checking out the Victoria Point
Markets (previously known as the Whitehouse Markets) which are a boutique
market selling arts and crafts, handmade items, vintage and pre-loved clothes,
toys, household items and supporting local small business and the community. Held
every three months at the beautiful historic Whitehouse in Victoria Point these
markets are the perfect place to pick up a beautiful unique gift, shop for a
new outfit or amazing Market find and support local business.
As busy
as we are, we need to go out and claim that alone time. We must make it a
priority.
Another
big benefit to our relationship is just that I feel loved when Tony takes the
lead in planning a weekend like this; I am so grateful that he does it. It’s an
awesome way for him to show me his love.
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