Cape Hillsborough NP

Greetings
Well this is my second attempt at this posting, I ran out of time before I could post it.
After leaving Eungella, we travelled  back to the coast to Cape Hillsborough National Park.  Queensland has a lot of parks which are quite lovely and diverse.  This park had a caravan park in it, which was quite lovely, as Aussie caravan parks are like mini resorts with pools, nice facilities including camp kitchens and laundries.  This one was right on the beach, so we could listen to the sound of surf while drifting off to sleep (or passing out from all that inexpensive aussie wine).  The Australians take camping very seriously, they have these amazing trailers which fold out into these massive tent/homes complete with kitchens, fridges, full tables and chairs.  They are truly a home away from home, but you need a course and lots of patience to construct them.
Cape Hillsborough is a national park so there was a fair bit of wildlife.  The roos and wallabies grazed anywhere undisturbed, even on our campsite (see picture).  They were a bit timid but not afraid of people.  Kangaroos are interesting, they pivot using their tail and front paws while lifting their back legs.  I guess it uses less energy as their hind legs are large and powerful.  One of the wallabies had a joey which grazed from the pouch while mom ate.  Their were kookaburras which landed next to us waiting for some food, they like meat.  The possums are  nocturnal and like raccoons, always looking for food.  They are quite cheeky and will come right up to you while you are eating (it gets dark at 700pm as Queensland does not use daylight savings time, it also gets light at 0530).  The possums raided one of the trailers next to us the other night.  Fortunately, they can't open things like raccoons.
We went for a hike up the mountain (which is a large hill but feels like a mountain in this heat).  Some fabulous views, we, yes Dan, went for a swim.  The ocean is like bath water and the pools are a bit cooler, but still quite warm.  We then sat on the beach and read our books, very civilized.
The aussies love the beach.  Their was a couple of families playing cricket (still have no idea how the game works), some fishing, swimming and going for a stroll.  Their were a couple of blow buggies (sailboat on wheels) sailing along.
The beaches are left natural and often have a strip of natural vegetation between them.  The coast is one cove/beach after another.   Unfortunately as you travel north, stingers inhabit the water (box jellyfish), so I will need to buy a stinger suit.  The weather has been improving as El Nina is breaking up.  She is responsible for all the rain and wild weather.

sulphur crested cockatiel

 tree frog along for the ride

kangaroo eating at our campsite in Cape Hillsborough, he is right in front of us

cheers
Kim and Dan