We live in a coastal city, but I very rarely visit the actual beaches, so today I took a drive to Illawong Beach, which is mostly known as Far Beach because the tide goes out so far.
This photo is quite deceptive, I have zoomed in so you can see the coal terminal in the distance - it is actually about 20 km across the sea - you get some idea of the distance from the photos below. The coal terminal is very large and has another terminal owned by a different company immediately on the other side of it.
The two islands in the distance are appropriately named Round top and Flat Top! There used to be a lighthouse on Flat Top and up until 1940 all shipping coming to Mackay anchored off this island, Lighters carried cargo and passengers from there to a jetty in Mackay. There was great rejoicing when the man made harbour was finally opened.
I love these beautiful old paper bark (Melaleuca) trees on the foreshore at Far Beach. When our children were small, there used to be a playground amongst them and we had many happy hours there. The playground has been moved to the other side of the road now.
Today was a perfect winter day and there were dozens of people walking their dogs in the late afternoon.
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What a wonderful beach - lots of happy memories for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI love those paper bark trees Robin Mac. Interesting that you rarely go to the beach when you live by the seaside. I know quite a few folk like this.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful beach. I was surprised to be reminded that you live in a coastal city as you so rarely mention it. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
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