NSW – Sunrise Today…

Kingscliff NSW

It was too early to find the Caravan Park, so I pulled into a parking area by the River where there was a picnic area and a walking track which was in constant use by walkers with dogs and joggers. Kingscliff is a very modern, well developed collection of grey and white houses all builtContinue reading “Kingscliff NSW”

Sunrise at Hastings Point NSW

I am staying at the Hastings Point Caravan Park. Every morning, the sunrise opposite where I am camped, wakes me up and I pull on a jacket, grab the camera and head off barefoot, to walk the beach. Here the sunrise has always been spectacular and I walk down the sands to the Headland Rocks,Continue reading “Sunrise at Hastings Point NSW”

Rocks and Headland Hastings Point

Coastal sites in northern NSW date to within the Holocene period. The earliest of these is a shell midden at the base of East Banora Point on the lower Tweed River where an occupation phase was dated between 4,700 BP and 4,200 BP (Appleton 1993:34). Faunal material showed a predominance of oyster, cockle and whelkContinue reading “Rocks and Headland Hastings Point”

Hastings Point NSW

Hastings Point is located in the Tweed Shire of Northern NSW around halfway between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise. The area is known as the ‘Jewel of the Tweed’ as it is surrounded by what’s known as the big 4 – the ocean, a national park and reserve, a beautiful estuary and a large stretchContinue reading “Hastings Point NSW”

Walk to the Lighthouse.. Giants Causeway

Walking the sands over a rocky area where the lighthouse sits, I see the same fisherman and wonder if he has caught a fish. I was thrilled last night when another fisherman gave me 4 Brim for my dinner. They were delicious with garlic butter and I have fillets for tonight. I shall see ifContinue reading “Walk to the Lighthouse.. Giants Causeway”

Cabarita Beach Pony Club

I found this wonderful place at Cabarita that was actually affordable as well as being truly beautiful. https://cabaritabeachpc.wixsite.com/cabaritabeachgrounds I was so excited… I called to discover I was welcome, as long as I have a horse. Now the chances of me owning a horse in 2 weeks time is not possible, but I am welcomeContinue reading “Cabarita Beach Pony Club”

Point Danger NSW

Situated on the New South Wales/Queensland border, high on a peak overlooking Duranbah Beach which is popular for surfing. Point Danger was named by Captain James Cook on his 1770 journey up the east coast of Australia to warn later mariners of dangerous coral reefs off this treacherous coast. From Point Danger, you will oftenContinue reading “Point Danger NSW”

Byron Bay NSW

I stayed at Byron Bay Caravan Park, $35 for an unpowered site, almost at the entrance to Byron Bay. From here I went to see the iconic Lighthouse on top of Byron Hill. Byron Bay is a coastal town located on the far-north coast of NSW, Australia. Home to Australia’s most easterly point and theContinue reading “Byron Bay NSW”

Fingal Heads NSW

I searched for a Caravan Park this Christmas on the Gold Coast, and the only one that had room for a small campervan was Fingal Heads, called Tweed Holiday Parks Fingal Heads. I discovered a beautiful location with pristine beaches, an island, and amazing sunsets and sunrises over the sea as well as great walkingContinue reading “Fingal Heads NSW”