Time Out

When the question is "What shall we do now?' - sometimes the answer is - nothing!

Morning in the Showgrounds

We wake in the Showgrounds in beautiful downtown Dungog.

To Dungog

The time had come to leave the Myall Lakes.

We packed our gear for the next leg of our trip.  The outstanding success in this location was the bush shower which performed brilliantly.  Plenty of nice hot water to keep us happy campers.  The problem was always going to be the packing of the shower tent but it all went like clockwork.

We  took the backroads to Dungog using the punt to cross the Broadwater.

We passed through the beautiful back country to camp at the Dungog Showgrounds.

Sea Cruise

From our camp we decided to take a ferry back to Nelson Bay to see the lakes at close quarters.

The old ferry had had many lives in its 80 year history and was still using its original diesel engines.

In the afternoon we saw the ocean beaches.

 Pre dinner drinks were served down by the lake before it was time for a sumptuous feast of beef fettuccine.

Myall Lakes

This is an interesting and varied part of the world.  The weather is weird, sunny, thunderstorms without rain then with rain, high humidity and constant temperatures.  We checked out the local ferry service to get us over the lake.  All very quaint.

Then we checked out Dark Point and the extended range of dunes near the beach.  A wild and beautiful area.

Mungo Brush

We moved north to the Myall Lakes National Park for a little "off the grid" camping.

The campsite is on a narrow strip between Bombah Broadwater and the ocean.  Tomorrow we explore more thoroughly while waiting for Kaye and Ian to come down from the Tamworth area to join us.

Tanilba Bay and Williamtown

Checking out the local area we visited the Tilligerry Habitat, a community based flora and fauna refuge with plenty of volunteers working to maintain it.

A few of the locals joined us for lunch at Lemon Tree.

Then a quick look at the aircraft museum at Williamtown Air Base.

Nelson Bay and Surrounds

Continuing with our relaxed pace, we had a look at the Port Stephens and Nelson Bay area.

What ever the location, coffee is important

Continuing the theme of nutritional excellence we checked out a local boutique brewery,

and a winery.

The beach was close by the camp for a wander before pre-dinner drinks.

Off We Go

We took off from Felde Farm with Graeme and Rhondda for an epic journey (about 3 hours) up the coast to One Mile Beach.

We camped next to a friendly local.

Time was spent investigating the location - in a leisurely manner.

Holiday Activities

When you go away on a camping holiday one of the recommended activities is to assist with a Fairy Party.  Samantha had a great day.