Introduction to today's journey
Today's journey starts from Maroochy Beach crossing Alexandria Headland to the end of Mooloolaba Beach before following the Moololah River upstream exploring the canal estates and returning to the mouth of the river to watch the sunset from Point Cartwright and heading further along the beach to Bokarina.
Distance hiked today: 32.3km
Total distance hiked: 821.8km
Today's Journey
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From Maroochydore, I head to the mouth of the Maroochy River in the pre-dawn coldness under the full moon to watch the first light of dawn appear over the sea. |
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The sun rises as I walk along Maroochy Beach which starts to fill with early morning walkers and surfers. |
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Reaching the end of Maroochy Beach, I look back to Maroochydore, Mudjimba Island and Mount Coolum before following the path over Alexandra Headland and onto Mooloolaba Beach. |
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Reaching the rock wall at the end of Mooloolaba Beach, I head out to the light at its end to watch the boats heading out over the calm water. |
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From the rock wall I follow the Mooloolah River upstream exploring the numerous canal estates along its diverted channels. |
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The canals are almost endless under the perfectly clear skies as I gradually make my way back down the southern bank of the river. |
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Upon reaching the mouth of the river, I head up to the nearby Point Carwright lighthouse to watch the sun setting behind Mooloolaba Beach. |
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When the sun has set, I head down to the beach from the lighthouse, seeking along the coast to as far as Caloundra as the darkness of night begins to rise above the horizon. |
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I watch the waves breaking on the beach as the sky darkens. |
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Continuing along the beach under the mostly full moon in the cool evening, I reach as far as Bokarina about half way to Caloundra. |
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