A pleasant area is Mission Beach, it's away from the cities and is much quieter. Populations of about 1,000 people and several resorts to stay in if one wishes.
Crocodiles are present in the Mission Beach area, as it's considered 'croc country' in tropical Queensland, with both freshwater and estuarine species living in the region's waterways, around all water bodies, especially after high tides or heavy rain. Swimming, yes you can but be aware of those 'stingers' that are in the sea water in the months of summer. It's fairly safe to swim between the flags on patrolled beaches there.
You can see Dunk Island, Bederra Island, Wheeler Island, Coombe Island, and Bowden Island, and I think there are a few more as well.
Where all the markers are is where Mission Beach is.
Lovely sandy beach! Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very beautiful there. The beach looks so peaceful.
ReplyDeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful place. Great to see that large view over that beautiful landscape.
Nice pictures!!
Many greetings,
Marco
Una bella serie de imagenes de un espacio paradisiaco.
ReplyDeleteUn saludo, amiga
Every creature had a reason for being on earth. But did the crocodile ever have a purpose that we know about? Or was it just a godly joke over millions of years?
ReplyDeleteMargaret, answering Helgs' curiosity, I will say that they play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems. There are various organizations and programs dedicated to the conservation of crocodiles around the world. These initiatives include habitat protection, trade regulation, and education about the importance of these reptiles in ecosystems.
ReplyDeleteIt is so weird to see a post from the future! Your posts are always so interesting as your world is so different than ours.
ReplyDeleteI would like to run along that beautiful beaches. Easy to see that natural environment is well protected. Thank you for sharing such a lovely photo-tour.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
G.
So clean and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love that sculpture of the Cassowary. Very interesting map and the photos show the beauty of this area. Interesting information too. Thanks very much Margaret!
ReplyDeleteDear Margaret, what gorgeous and captivating views! Thank you so much for sharing, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteThat beach looks so nice. We don't have a beach here in Nevada but there is a lake. It's just not the same.
ReplyDeleteI went swimming at Mission Beach in the 1970s and I don't remember any croc or stinger warning signs. I must have been lucky to have to survive.
ReplyDeleteMission Beach is a beautifully quiet tropical escape, with stunning island views and safe swimming
ReplyDeleteHave stayed at that resort a couple of times with college mates and former PNG
ReplyDeletemates. It is pricey but good food etc.
Went surfing with no surf!!! But not at dawn or dusk - crocodile and shark feeding time and there are signs telling tourists this but I'm bloody sure that they are RARELY
READ!
Good weather here at last in Terrigal and thank GOD - kids back at school
next week!
Cheers
Colin
Bella playa. Me gustaría visitarla. Te mando un beso.
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