LAZY WEEKEND BURRUM HEADS, QUEENSLAND AUSTRLIA
You wake up peacefully on
your own accord, with no buzzing alarm and no frantic rush to be on time. You
pour yourself a fresh coffee and step outside, cradling the hot mug reverently
between your two palms, as if in Morning Prayer. Without worry in the world,
you tilt your head back, you close your eyes and you feel the warmth of the sun
falling on your face. Slowly and mindfully, you take a deep breath. The world
smells different when you’re not feeling the pressures of your schedule. The
world feels more alive when your senses aren’t overwhelmed by all the worries
of life. The early sun peeks up over the waves, and the thin rays glisten over
the sparkling undulations of the ocean. A cool breeze blows gently, which adds
to the serenity. The sunrise over the ocean is truly one of the most beautiful
wonders of nature. You lose yourself in the moment and feel its bliss
completely. Your shoulders relax, your mind is at ease, and all of the year’s
built up tension escapes with each exhaled breath. With your mind free from
over-thinking, you let out a huge sigh and say, “ahh, now this is the life.
"We took the 4 hour
drive from Brisbane to Burrum Heads, an idyllic retreat for those who love the
beachside charm and a laid back lifestyle. When we head north, we always stop
at Retro Espresso. The retro espresso experience is a oasis on the Bruce
Highway nestled in the historic town of Tiaro. Today they were holding a Hot
Rod, Custom, Muscle Car Show extravaganza at the Rear of the Royal Hotel. We
grabbed a coffee and walked around to check out the car before jumping back on
the highway.
Burrum Sands Holiday Units
are like a secret haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Think
Noosa of the 80's. The rooms are basic, but have everything you need and are
spotlessly clean. It’s quiet and so tranquil. Customer service is second to
none and there is so much on offer just at the units, let alone the short walk
down the stairs to the beach. The units are right on the beach and the fishing
isn’t too bad. So while your partner is reading a book, relaxing with a wine, you
can grab a rod, a beer and walk down the sand to the water and have a fish.
This place will take you back in time. So relax and enjoy a quiet getaway.
Burrum Heads is a small
community with a pub, bowling club, caravan parks and a small precinct made up
of Butcher, Bakery, Tackle Shop, Hair Studio, Fish and Chips Shop and
Foodworks. If you make your way just south of Burrum Heads, you'll find great
swimming, fishing and camping spots on the Burrum River. You can explore the
Wongi Waterholes, a beautiful picnic and camping spot fringed by paperbark
trees, or go fishing in local favourite Lake Lenthall.
Taking a day away from your
accommodation to see what’s around the area is key to a great holiday, so on
Saturday morning we ventured first to Toogoom, then onto Hervey Bay. Toogoom is
only 16 minutes from Burrum Heads and is especially popular with fishermen and
boaties. There are two places to eat in Toogoom, Salty Squid, which is one of
those places that only locals know about, but if you stumble across this gem of
a cafe, you will be pleasantly surprised and Goody on the Beach, which is a
Toogoom favourite overlooking the mouth of Beelbi Creek which opens to Hervey
Bay.
We opted for breakfast at
Salty Squid, which was once called Moreton Street Bakery. It looked like they
still make the “Moreton Street Bakery” treats, including a variety of Homemade
Sausage Rolls, Pies, Quiches, Pastries, Cakes and Tarts created using only the
finest in quality ingredients, Organic Flours and Homemade Butter Puff Pastry.
The Salty Squid has the most
amazing breakfasts and the coffee is excellent and very reasonably priced for
the quality of the food. The staff are lovely, the chef makes great food and
they cook all their own pastries and cakes on the premises. It was such a
pleasure to eat there because of its location, a designated dog-friendly dining
area that was serene and well covered and a modern style menu.
From breakfast we headed to
Hervey Bay, which is only 10.2km away and one of the biggest reasons to travel
there from Toogoom is to go whale watching. Humpback whales stop in the bay
during their migration for a relaxing and playful time in the bay waters. Our
destination was the iconic Urangan Pier Park Community Markets, which are
located adjacent to the Urangan Pier.
The Fraser Coast region
offers a number of bustling pop-up markets for tourists to enjoy on holiday.
The Urangan Pier Park Markets shouldn’t be ignored for first-time visitors on
the Fraser Coast, run by local volunteers with a wide range of stalls offering
fresh regional farmers’ produce, artisan-made souvenirs and goods, crafted
artworks and jewellery, unique homewares, plants, toys, accessories, pre-loved
fashion and lots more.
We always stop at the most
colourful store in the markets, Art by Rebecca Jane, which was formed in 2014
based out of the Urangan Pier Markets. Today, ABRJ is stocked in over 20 retail
outlets up and down the east coast. Rebecca Jane Knowles’ bright, colourful and
funky artwork is painted in her unique style, blending two- and
three-dimensional objects and animals into a single scene. Her paintings range
from blocky and bold to busy and detailed. Rebecca is primarily known for her
beachscapes and depictions of the Fraser Coast Region. Kim this time picked up
a couple of vibrant shirts, which will be on display on our South Pacific
Cruise in May.
Our pup loves nothing more
than tearing along the sand flats at low tide, splashing in the leftover pools
and rolling in seaweed. Without fail, this results in a happy and exhausted
pup. It's also an excellent opportunity for her to socialise in a neutral area.
So we headed down to the Urangan Foreshore, an off-leash dog beach from
Margaret Street Groyne to Churchill Street Groyne.
Lunch time was calling and we booked a table at our favourite dog-friendly restaurant, Enzo’s on the beach. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails or coffee with your toes a couple of steps away from white sand and a bright blue bay. It’s not hard to see why this beach gem is popular amongst the locals.
We came here
twice on our recent trip to Hervey Bay, for lunch and dinner. The food we
ordered was served promptly, well presented and tasted fine. Service was good,
staff friendly, prices fine. We’ve been lucky with the weather each time we
have visited. If you’re after tropical beach bar vibes, it doesn’t get better
than Enzo’s. With its indoor/outdoor setup, bean bags on the sand.
Most of the holiday was
spent in the covered gazebo areas at our accommodation, which had a wonderful
serene atmosphere. This holiday was about turning off and slowing down,
relaxing and recharging. Sometimes you just need to get away from the madness.
If you’re planning a trip to the Fraser Coast around the Easter break, you can
be a part of a 3 day fishing classic that takes over Burrum Heads each
year. Saturday mornings are for finding
fresh produce and other goodies on the Fraser Coast. If you’re basing yourself
on the Burrum Coast, make sure to check out the Howard Country Markets from 7am
– noon on the first Saturday of each month or the Burrum Heads Markets from 7am
– noon on the second Saturday of each month.
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Dog
Beaches Fraser Coast Area
Point Vernon (Foreshore)
Description: Point Vernon (Foreshore) - Between Aplin
Street and the Pines Park (with the exception of the southern entry to 40m
north of last playground).
Times
allowed: 24 Hours
Address: Between Aplin Street and The Pines Park
Point Vernon QLD 4655
Toogoom (Foreshore)
Description: Toogoom (Foreshore) - between the pathway
opposite Lorikeet Avenue to the pathway between 76 & 78 Kingfisher Parade.
Times
allowed: 3pm - 8am
Address: Between 76 & 78 Kingfisher Parade Toogoom
QLD 4655
Toogoom - Craignish
(Foreshore)
Toogoom (Foreshore) - from Ries Road to
Petersen Road, Craignish.
Times
allowed: 3pm - 8am
Address: 45 Petersen Road Craignish QLD 4655
Burrum Heads (Foreshore)
Description:
Burrum Heads (Foreshore) - between Dudley Street and Bushnell Road.
Times
allowed: 3pm - 8am
Address: 58 Esplanade Road Burrum heads QLD 4659
Burrum Heads (Foreshore)
Description: Burrum Heads (Foreshore) - from Road 784 to
the walkway between 78 & 82 Riverview Drive.
Times
allowed: 24 Hours
Address: 80 Riverview Drive Burrum Heads QLD
4659
Burrum Heads - Serenia Beach
(Foreshore)
Description: Burrum Heads (Foreshore) - from the southern
end of Burrum Street to Orchid Drive, Serenia Beach.
Times
allowed: 24 Hours
Address: Lot 4 Esplanade Road Burrum heads QLD
4659
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