Always wanted to visit this little place in Murramarang National Park, about 22km north of Batemans Bay. It’s known for being a gem of a spot with good camp ground and an active colony of roos. Well, since it was mid morning, there wasn’t a kangaroo in sight, although there was plenty of ‘evidence’ (ie. roo poo). Unfortunately it was a tad too cold for my liking to go out for a swim, plus I had quite a long journey still ahead of me – driving all the way down to Merimbula.
I’m continuing this theme all the way down the NSW coast now, starting with Mollymook. It’s a pretty nice stretch of beach, there, with a rock platform at one end and a high bluff at the other. It is rather suburban now, but when compared to some towns on the North Coast, it really isn’t too bad.
I’m back from holidays! Will starting posting on my adventures soon, but in the meantime, hope you all have a great Christmas Day with your families.
A peaceful scene from Jamberoo Abbey to send you on your way…
Jervis Bay and the beautiful Hyams Beach, which apparently has the whitest sands in the world. Beautiful any time of year, this photo was taken in August, hence why it is so deserted. Doubt it will be the case at the moment with only 2 weeks until Christmas!
This is the end of the line for now. And I’ll also bid you farewell for a little while while I take my pre-Christmas holiday. When I come back I’ll be extending this theme much, much further since I’m heading all the way down to Merimbula.
One of my favourite spots is Gerroa, at the top of Seven Mile Beach. Usually I’d post a view down the beach, but a view up the beach is also interesting, especially when it’s super windy (which it is most of the time), and little sand storms develop.
Gerringong is Kiama’s more down-to-earth sister. Less touristy, but is still expanding, judging by the development on the edge of town. Fortunately there are some brilliant nooks and crannies, like Boat Harbour with its small colony of pelicans and secluded rock pool. The locals say this is the best place to swim of a morning.
The prime tourist attraction in Kiama is the (big) Blowhole, however the Little Blowhole, located in a more secluded part of the town, is much more consistent.
A few k’s down the coast is the sleepy village of Minnamurra, at the mouth of Minnamurra River. Haven’t done this myself, but it’s possible to wade across at low tide and walk north to Bass Point. South from here is Kiama, via a few beaches.
Now this isn’t too bad at all, given my liking for Austen and Ashes to Ashes.
A couple of kilometres out of Shellharbour village is Bass Point. The whole area is apparently a remnant of a volcanic plug, hence all the black granite that’s around. It’s also a great place for diving and snorkling, particularly below at Bushranger’s bay.
Static and Silence 