RV TRAVEL
Did you know Curtis Island, just a short vehicle ferry ride off the coast of Gladstone, Qld, is made up of a conservation park, a national park and a state forest? There is a smaller( arguably an uglier side of the island) area dedicated to mining that is restricted, plus the small town of Beachton, where the ferry lands / departs. All up, it has a population of just a few dozen souls who call this their permanent residence. The workers, either itinerant or permanent, are not counted in these figures.
Getting to and from the island is via the pre-booked Curtis Ferry Service, which has just a couple of runs on select days, with a single run on Mondays. Times and services change during long weekends and Christmas. I ' d imagine times might change with other factors, too, so it ' s best to check in advance, closer to the time you hope to visit. You can’ t just turn up at the dock and presume you can drive on.
The ferry also caters for the mining sector – earth-moving equipment and their vehicles. We had the pleasure of sharing our ride with a dozer, drilling rig, a 10,000-gallon rain tank and a Telstra work ute, so bookings are essential to reserve your space.
Campsite at Joey Lees; simply brilliant sunsets.
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