Beach After the Storm on 3 Feb

After the Storm on 3 Feb, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

The beach along Burrum River is now strewn with debris and littered with grass and trees after the huge storms that ravaged this area from Cyclone Olga.
It is still raining heavily outside

 

 

View Across the Chapel Memorial

View Across the Chapel Memorial, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

The bank is now leveled and the sand has be washed in as far as the creek and the parking area behind where I am now standing.

The young trees still stand straight and tall around the memorial guarding it.

Trees Down after the Storms

Trees Down, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Cyclone Olga after effects brought huge rains and winds to Burrum Heads. The 31st January also had the full moon and the highest tide for the year. The combined effect was devastating.

The public carpark at Burrum Heads was underwater as far as the brick wall, and residents had to walk knee deep in water across the parking area to the Caravan park.
The winds from Cyclone Olga, as well as the high tides poured into the inland and took sand and debris into picnic areas. Huge eucalyptus trees that have withstood the weather for a hundred years were uprooted and discarded like skittles along the shore. Those that remained standing exposed hue underground root structures, now open to the weather. Its amazing that the trees are still standing strong when the soil has gone from below them.

 

 

Bargara Beach ...Video

Bargara Beach, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

We stayed at Bargara Beach after visiting the turtles at Mon Repos.

In the morning we walked to the beach for a swim.
It was rocky, and also high tide at full moon time. The waves were very fast and the beach was very beautiful. The water was wonderful. There were other swimmers also enjoying the water in the early morning.

Bargara is a 13 kilometre drive through lush sugarcane fields from Bundaberg. It is a popular seaside area which harbours a peaceful and relaxed community ideal for family holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Bargara boasts two open surf beaches and two still water swimming areas.
Nearby, the Mon Repos Turtle Rookery provides a fascinating look at the endangered sea turtles during the nesting and hatching season from November to March. Turtles often nest at Bargara on Kelly's, Rifle Range and Nielson Park Beach offering a special summertime experience for beachgoers.
http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/bundaberg-coral-coast-and-country/places-to-visit/bargara/index.cfm