After spending the first few days near Sydney we headed up the East coast in our little car packed full with gear. Our first port of call was in a place called Karauh which is just north of Port Stephens. We pitched the tent in quick fashion and headed out to explore the area. We've discovered that there are too many beautiful beaches to visit but we chilled at several around the area, namely Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay. That evening we had the whole camp kitchen to ourselves so just chilled and ate, oh, and a drink!
The next day we headed off to the Hunter Valley for a bit of wine tasting. Mark was driving - yes, Mark was driving so Rach had to do all the drinking, something she found difficult - not! We visited five vineyards and picked up a couple of bottles for consumption and a couple for Christmas. On the way back we stopped off at a drive through pie shop to make our dinner that evening easier - again we had the kitchen to ourselves.
We left Karauh very relaxed and looking forward to our next stop - Manning Point. Again we took the scenic route rather than staying on the Pacific Highway. We stopped for lunch at a place called Seal Point and despite the weather being cloudy the scenery was still stunning. Arriving at the campsite at mid afternoon we pitched (getting quicker) and walked to the beach with a beer and a packet of Salt and Vingear crisps! Manning Point is a very small place with not much regarding shops. The general store had to be everything - petrol, takeaway, grocery and coffee shop but it closed at 6pm! That night we meet a great elderly couple and chatted about everything until it was time for bed.
Today we cleared up the pitch and travelled to Port Macquarie. It' s a lot busier than the other sites we've been to so far with more backpackers! We got ourselves settled and then went to a Koala Park near to the town. They had other animals there and Rach took plenty of pictures of cuddly bears! Tonight we're going to explore the town more before having a BBQ.
Hope all is well at home and thanks for all the messages.
Love
Mark & Rach. xxx
The next day we headed off to the Hunter Valley for a bit of wine tasting. Mark was driving - yes, Mark was driving so Rach had to do all the drinking, something she found difficult - not! We visited five vineyards and picked up a couple of bottles for consumption and a couple for Christmas. On the way back we stopped off at a drive through pie shop to make our dinner that evening easier - again we had the kitchen to ourselves.
We left Karauh very relaxed and looking forward to our next stop - Manning Point. Again we took the scenic route rather than staying on the Pacific Highway. We stopped for lunch at a place called Seal Point and despite the weather being cloudy the scenery was still stunning. Arriving at the campsite at mid afternoon we pitched (getting quicker) and walked to the beach with a beer and a packet of Salt and Vingear crisps! Manning Point is a very small place with not much regarding shops. The general store had to be everything - petrol, takeaway, grocery and coffee shop but it closed at 6pm! That night we meet a great elderly couple and chatted about everything until it was time for bed.
Today we cleared up the pitch and travelled to Port Macquarie. It' s a lot busier than the other sites we've been to so far with more backpackers! We got ourselves settled and then went to a Koala Park near to the town. They had other animals there and Rach took plenty of pictures of cuddly bears! Tonight we're going to explore the town more before having a BBQ.
Hope all is well at home and thanks for all the messages.
Love
Mark & Rach. xxx
hey got here first! Good job I'm not competitive! Got your text alert whilst blogging already. More pictures are looking good and can't wait to get home to check out facebook....Parmiters does not allow it in school! Busy last week here and hot news is Michelle is pregnant - due in June so may be able to give Rach some work in summer term! Will let you know.Enjoy the sun - ice and frost and snow forecast here! Poppy being very good for grandma and pa! Lots of love x
ReplyDeleteCol says he's glad you went to a "pie shop!" Wants to know if you got a chance to visit the one in Manly!!! I think he lived in it when he was out there!!
ReplyDeleteAll good here, going to a Christmas party in the school this morning...Ellen's been trying to take "Mr Ho Ho" off the tree to take with her! She's already eaten all the chocolates off it!!
Take care guys, big hugs
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As if Im in bronze position today, how annoying is 3rd place!! Anyway, drive through pie shop, sounds fantastic - i wouldnt be surprised if dad is on a flight there right now just to see the pie shop, not you guys!!
ReplyDeleteWe went to the koala park when we were in port macquarie, some very cute koalas! Hope the weather improves for you so you get to go kayaking and crash into a tree and wake up thousands of bats!!
Lots of love
Becky
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ps - fact of the day, koalas are the 3rd most endangered species in the world so see them whilst you can xxxx
At least you were in the medals young Perry! Love the pies in Oz, the pies are actually packed full of filling unlike our shitty pies! Enjoy the packed full pieness!
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