Seaforth Sleep-ins
We left Pinnacle and pointed the van towards the coast, following a hot tip from some fellow happy campers back in Mackay. They mentioned Seaforth with that familiar glint in their eyes…the kind that usually means a good campsite, a quiet beach, or a top-notch bakery. We didn’t find a bakery, but we found everything else.
We booked two nights and stayed for seven. That pretty much says it all.
Camped among tall palms, just metres from the beach, it didn’t take long to settle in. Zoe clocked two beach swims a day (under very close supervision, thanks to the saltwater locals). We strolled the shore, read books in the shade, met some lovely neighbours, and even won a few fans with Cameron’s scones.
Seaforth’s the kind of place where doing not much feels like doing plenty. We popped into Mackay to grab supplies and spent the rest of our time wandering the coastline, enjoying the slow pace and gentle rhythm of life by the water.
One morning, Cameron set the alarm early and dashed to Cape Hillsborough National Park to tick off the bucket list kangaroo-on-the-beach photo. Let’s just say... Instagram lied. The scene was packed with people, a few roos, and a staff member from the nearby resort tossing out snacks to keep the animals in place. It felt more like a photo shoot than a wildlife encounter. Lesson learnt.
Still, Seaforth more than made up for the disappointment. Peaceful mornings, warm afternoons, and the kind of sunsets that make you forget you have a to-do list. We finally packed up, said fond farewells to our campsite crew, and hit the road again…only 30km down it, mind you. But that’s a story for next time.
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A quick coastal stop turned into seven relaxing days camped beneath palms in Seaforth. Beach swims for Zoe, fresh scones, friendly neighbours, and a kangaroo tourism reality check made this one of our favourite unexpected stays.