Awoonga Dam and on to 1770

I haven't blogged for a few days-the internet reception was very por at Awoonga dam where we just spent the last 4 nights.

We were about to leave Kinka Beach and head to Biloela via Mt Morgan when we were advised not to take the road but to go over the "razorbak" with the van instead. Neither option sounded particularly pleasant so we decided to head to Agnes Water and The Town of 1770 instead. As we were driving though, we passed a sign to Awoonga dam (just 8ks off the Bruce Highway) so headed in there for a look. It was really beautiful and we decided to stay for 3 nights (extended that to 4) and have a crack at Barra fishing. Well, I've had my crack at Barra fishing and refuse ever to go again unless I go with an expert for about $350 for 6 hours.

Our neighbour did that and brought home some amazing photos of the big fish (over 1 metre and 26kgs) that he caught and released. We didn't even have a barra take a sniff at our lures and we tried a few sorts. It's all very scientific and I have decided I'm not a sport fisherperson-more your hunter and gatherer who is happy to come home with a feed. The fish in Awoonga are released most often as they taste too weedy-what's the use of catching a fish you can't eat?!

The dam and surrounds were very pretty and once again we got the million dollar view in the park with our awning facing the lake. The sun set off to one side and behind a large hill, so afternoons were especially nice.

Today we drove to Agnes Water, but decided the only park was a bit far out of town. We drove on to The Town of 1770 instead and chose the camping ground at the end of the road-that puts it on the corner of the estuary and the surf beach. Our site is at the back of the park, but is a lot larger than many of them and we have one of about 4 concrete slabs at our door which is nicer than straight sand. The park is apparently always full and this was the only site we could have for any length of time (5 days). We'd been advised to ask for a site away from the water and sand too as we'll have less trouble with our friends the sand flies!