We Took Advantage of the King’s Birthday Long Weekend and Headed North to Trinity Island Holiday Park, Burrum Heads
The
holiday season is always a great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones
and explore nature. While the King’s Birthday long weekend came around, we
decided to take full advantage of the holiday by packing up our caravan and
heading north to Trinity Island Holiday Park, Burrum Heads. This gorgeous place
offers the perfect back-to-nature experience with its location, set on more
than 100 acres and fronting the Burrum River. As we arrived, we quickly set up
our spot, and Kim and Shari took to the water straight away.
Check out our Instagram Reel
Later
in the day, the Rayner’s arrived and set up beside us, and everyone was ready
to enjoy the long weekend. Drinks were flowing, and the kids were in and out of
the water, followed by a full moon with campfire burning away, making our
experience worthwhile.
Next
day we were up and early, taking a short drive to Hervey Bay. We dropped into
breakfast at Exclusive Waterfront Restaurant, Urangan. The waterfront dining provides
enviable views of Fraser Island, Hervey Bay's calming waters and the famous
Urangan pier. You can relax on the balcony and enjoy something off their
breakfast menu. Lunch time diners can enjoy watching the passing marine life in
the area. Unfortunately, we sat at the covered front entrance because of Shari,
our pup. While the waterfront is lovely and pet-friendly, you don’t get the
amazing views of the ocean-like Enzo’s. However, you can’t go past the price
and the big portions they provide.
After
breakfast, we took a short drive down the road to the Urangan Pier Park
Community Markets. The iconic Urangan Pier Park Community Markets sit adjacent
to the Urangan Pier. Kim dropped by and brought a singlet gifted by Art by Rebecca.
The artist behind every artwork showcasing the signature or 'Art by Rebecca
Jane' logo is the very talented Rebecca (Jane) Knowles. From the markets, the
girls took a walk to the end of the Urangan Pier and back, followed by checking
out Hatch Design & Creative Store. Kim found it to be a lovely shop with
friendly staff who gave her lots of helpful recommendations. There were
different gifts to choose from at various prices. They also had coffee and dog
treats.
From
the markets, we headed to some shops to stock up a little food and then back to
the campsite. Halfway back, though, we hit a roadblock. We noticed a helicopter
landing on the road, a few hundred meters in front of us, due to a motorcycle
and 4wd crash. Thankfully, we arrived safely back at the campsite and resumed
swimming and kayaking, and listening to the Brisbane Lions go down to
Collingwood in the AFL Grand Final.
The next day, Kim and I, plus Shari, headed back to Hervey Bay because Kim had dropped her purse at the markets. Fortunately, a good samaritan found her purse and returned it to the Hervey Bay Police Station. Without a booking, we were lucky to have breakfast at our favourite venue, Enzo’s on the Beach. Enzo’s provides light breakfast & lunch offerings in an airy cafe area with water views & an outdoor dining area.
After breakfast, we noticed a Gathering of
Land Rover Pride. This event brought together Land Rover enthusiasts in a show
of unapologetic Land Rover Pride, gathering all those that live and breathe the
Land Rover lifestyle. Organised by Defenders of Australia (DOA) and its like
minded partners. The Gathering 23, was held
in Hervey Bay, Qld.
After checking
out the Land Rovers, we took Shari for a run at Pialba foreshore, followed by
dinner at Burrum Heads Hotel to watch the Brisbane Broncos, aiming for success,
go down to Penrith in the NRL grand final.
On the
King’s birthday Monday, we all headed back to Hervey Bay for a swim at the
beach on Esplanade Road, Urangan. We all enjoyed a swim with Robbie throwing a
line in and catching a little flathead.
We then
headed for lunch at Pier Village Café. We loved the uninterrupted outlook over
the beachfront, Urangan Pier, and Fraser Island. With inside and outside dining
available, it offers year-round comfortable seating options. It was a
spectacular find, with friendly and welcoming staff. The food was excellent.
We then
headed to Hervey Bay Adventure Playground Pialba, so the girls could have a
play. The park is located right on the Esplanade, a short walk from Wet Side
Water Park, with direct beach access.
Heading
back to the campground meant more swimming and drinking the afternoon and night
away. We watched helicopters picking up water from a dam opposite our
campground and dump the water on a fire in the distance. The glow of the fire
illuminated the night sky.
We had
a quick pack-up the next morning and took a slow drive back to Brisbane. It was
an amazing experience, and we will surely be back.
When
you're camping, you get a chance to get in touch with nature, encounter
wildlife and see the stars away from the bright lights of the big city. There's
nothing quite like it. Make sure you and your family have the chance to connect
with nature when you explore the many benefits of camping.
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