We visited friends in Gladstone, then  headed to Eurimbula National Park. It is the beach here at Eurimbula where Captain Cook first landed on Queensland soil – not that he knew it was Queensland đŸ˜‰
Carriages full of coal, as far as the eye can see.
Cheree and Alan took us on the grand tour.
Cheree, Alan, Steve and Denise
Gladstone Harbour with Curtis Island in the distance.
The marina at Gladstone.
Alan feeding the kookaburras.
Watch your fingers Alan!
Beautiful birds.
The view from Alan and Cherees deck – out to the ocean.
The aluminium smelter.
for the best crab sandwiches in the whole world!
Fun 4-wheel drive track.
Sunset.