We stayed in Airlie Beach for a few days, but it was more like a backpackers Mecca than a nice spot to relax. We drove north to Bowling Green National Park, just outside (20km South) of Townsville. There is a rather stunning river here, which is pictured, and I have never seen so many very large fish. There are also turtles here. There are of course, also bush turkeys and goannas. I have also included a couple of pictures of some more unusual birds. One was like a cross between a pigeon and a hawk, the other was a blue kookaburra, which is some kind of king fisher I guess. Mum or Tosh might know what they are.
We went today for an excursion into Townsville, and made the day very big and touristy by going to the Aquarium AND the Museum. It was a very long day, but we all had a great time.
Tomorrow we are heading North again, up to another beautiful gorge, about 200 kms away. Internet access in these national parks is a bit (or a lot) impossible, even with our wireless internet, but when we move into town next, I can add some more pictures.