The Marina is new and the owners seen to go out of there way to make yachties feel welcome. As it is a 15 minute drive to Bundaberg, which is the centre of the Sugar Cane industry(population of 70,000), a courtesy bus was provided. The countryside is lush and green with very rich soil (Peter was looking a little green) The cafe also offered special meals and entertainment for the yachties and there was a market with live music on the Saturday we were there. The town itself impressed us, wide streets, good shopping ( I think I visited River's at least 4 times!) with plenty of activity ín what appears to be an active, healthy community. The markets on Sunday were superb with plenty of locally grown prime fruit and vegies. It was great to meet lots of yachties, some from overseas with wonderful stories to tell, and others travelling either north or south. All seemed to be eager to share either a wonderful anchorage, tips on what to avoid or other information that really is invaluable. Of course once meeting people you are always looking out for them or their boat on your travels. Boats of all shapes and sizes and people, some single others with a crew, from all walks of life.
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