BALGAL BEACH

BALGAL BEACH
 Wednesday:  It’s hard to describe the feeling of relaxation that this beautiful place evokes. Balgal Beach is a scenic beach north of Townsville and south of Ingham. The best part is that there is a free campsite right on the beach. We arrived here about 3pm after bypassing Townsville, to find the free camping was full.  However, we were allowed to camp right outside the designated area. There is a lovely grassy foreshore with a barbeque and tables right in front of us and we can see the islands from our front door and listen to the gentle lapping of the waves – no big surf here because of the reef. What a magnificent place!! There is a fishing club here and it is said that the fish and chips are to die for.
There is a creek on one side which has 3 resident crocs and they can swim out to the beach so I decided its best not to go for a dip here!!
Thursday:
Several people moved out of the designated camping area so we moved in and have a great view from our van.
After setting up we felt we deserved a sumptuous breakfast of eggs and tomatoes, toast and coffee on the BBQ overlooking the beach.  It was so relaxing and we stayed and chatted to some others campers. The rest of the day was spent going for a walk, taking some photos and getting some tips on all the best places to stay.  I even managed to hook up to the internet by connecting to power at the fishing club shop which is right beside the creek.
You wonder what you do all day but the day passes very quickly.