Today we left the Townsville marina, at around 8am on the high tide, to return to Magnetic Island, to spend a few days at the marina there with Michelle & Cody. Cooinda were not far behind.
The trip only took an hour of motoring but the breeze was a bit more developed than forecast, so it was a bit bouncy on the way across, but not enough to make anyone sick.
After everyone was settled in to the marina we thought we would hire a couple of Mokes and tour the Island. Despite a number of hire car companies on the Island, every vehicle of any type was booked for the day, as people from Townsville flooded in on each ferry for the day. Plan B was to catch the Island bus service to Picnic Bay. Whilst we were waiting a maxi cab turned up at the rank near the bus stop, so we took it instead. We packed up some sausages and bread etc and planned to have a BBQ lunch at Picnic Bay.
Cody, Michelle & Rod at Picnic Bay
We found a BBQ near the beach and settled in, had our BBQ and a walk around the beach. It also gave Cody plenty of space to run around. The BBQ and picnic facilities on the Island are excellent and spotlessly clean.
Sausage sizzle at Picnic Bay
Later on we returned to the boat for a bit of a rest before dinner. Cody had a good sleep, having worn himself out running around at the beach.
Tonight we caught the bus to Arcadia to have dinner at the Tavern. It had a heavy backpacker presence, so the facilities were a bit basic, but food was well priced and filling.
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