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S3 E16 Bundaberg in Queensland

9 febbraio 2025 · 14 min · 186 visualizzazioni · Bundaberg

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A solo sailor arriving in Australia from Vanuatu cleared customs in Bundaberg after changing the port of entry from Townsville to avoid adverse weather.3:00 The Australian Border Force required notification of the change at least four days before arrival.3:06 Upon arrival, the sailor anchored outside the marina before moving to the quarantine dock, where officials conducted a two-hour immigration interview and a thorough boat search, followed by a biosecurity inspection focused on termite prevention that cost over $400.3:46 The sailor subsequently explored Bundaberg, visiting the Bundaberg Ginger Beer brewery and the Bert Hinkler museum in the botanic gardens.5:17 A two-day road trip south along Highway A1 included stops in Mooloolaba, Brisbane, and the town of Childers, where a park commemorates the history of Melanesian laborers on local sugar plantations.7:07 The sailor utilized the *Coral Coast* guide for regional navigation and ultimately chose to sail north along the coast rather than visit offshore islands due to a forecast of strong winds.14:16

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