Day 1 of short visit to Gloucester

Left home at 10am with morning tea at a rest area where there was a coffee van…

Then onto Gloucester for a late lunch after settling in at the caravan park.

The countryside is so green…

After lunch we did a walk around the main street.

Last photo was where we lived for 3 years - 1979 to 1982. And the Buckett’s are still a highlight.

We are a little sad that the town is looking very neglected - we suspect that is because there is no local Council these days - all part of a big Council following enforced amalgamations  a few years ago.

Roads are a mess in the beautiful park. Main street is dirty with seats & bins not maintained. And the caravan park is not in a good condition.

We are here for 6 nights. The main purpose of the visit is to attend the 75th Anniversary of Gloucester Baptist Church on Sunday.

Will do some driving into Barrington Tops some days.

Day 14 - Berry

For our last day before heading home we went up & over the mountains to Kangaroo Valley. A lovely valley and small town…

A feature that Kangaroo Valley is so well known for - the Hampden Bridge.

It is a suspension bridge which was opened in 1898.

Then went to Bendeela Rec Area and along the way found these wombats - that made Faye very happy!

We  didn’t realise that there were 2 hydro electricity generators here. It also operates as a pumped hydro scheme & is operated by Origin Energy. The water storage is also for some supply to Sydney water.

Then back towards Berry and had lunch at the Cambewarra Lookout which looks over the Shoalhaven area & river.

It was a little hazy so photos not real clear.

Back to the van for a rest. Leaving here in the morning and going home to finish this brief 2 week holiday.

Ken has medical appointments from Thursday until next Wednesday so the plan is to then go to Gloucester for a few days leaving Thursday.

Thanks for coming along with us.

Day 13 - Berry

First up today was to walk the shops….and Faye did find some clothes.

Had morning tea at Berry Chocolatier. Then bought lunch at The Bakery followed by donuts from The Donut Van…

Some photos…

Lots of historic buildings.

 Had lunch at the van then drove to Seven Mile Beach followed by Shoalhaven Heads.

Back to town with a visit to The Treat Factory & the adjoining Dairy Bar. Great gelato & purchased some very sweet things for later.

Heaps of calories consumed today!

Day 12 - Berry

Not a lot to talk about today. Left South Durras at 10am with next stop at Ulladulla to do some food shopping and have morning tea.

Then gave Izzy a drink at Bomaderry and then to Berry. Staying at Berrry Showground for 3 nights.

Only photos today…

Lots of traffic today & very slow in places.

Day 11 - Murramarang National Park

After breakfast just a short drive to walk the nearby Wasp Head…

At the headland a good view over Wasp Island…

Then back to the park for morning tea at the cafe.

Whilst there had a great talk with a guy and his daughter. He is from Germany who is visiting his daughter for her graduation from Uni next week in Canberra. Her mother is Australian. His job is the architect for St Peter Cathedral in Regensburg. It opened in 1550 but extensive work is always being done.

Then walked the adjoining beach around Wobbegong Bay…

Back to the cafe for takeaway fish & chips for lunch.

Then a restful afternoon.

Leaving here tomorrow & have a booking at the Berry Showground for 3 nights until home on Wednesday. 

Day 10 - Murramarang National Park

Today was to explore different parts of the National Park - mainly using fire trails. 

But first had morning tea at the Park - they have a bistro & takeaway shop.

Then had a look at South Durras - close to where we are staying…

Then went to North Head via some fire trails which were in good condition.

Overlooking the water were 2 Fishery rangers using a drone to find illegal fishing as in front of the beach and past the islands is protected waters. 

Then went to Honeysuckle Beach where Faye founds stones/rocks!!

Made her leave some bigger ones!

Then did a loop around Durras Lake to Durras North.

Then a bit further north to Pebbly Beach (but no pebbles on the beach…)

Had a lovely talk to a couple from USA (Philadelphia) having a 3 week holiday here. They were very intrigued with the kangaroos.

Back then to the van - with an ice cream for lunch & an afternoon rest. The Park is filling up at present for the weekend - & everyone has kids…

Still here tomorrow.

Day 9 - Murramarang National Park

Left Eurobodalla N/P this morning at 9.30 and had morning tea at Moruya.

And then onto this National Park via Batemans Bay.

The park is leased by NRMA & is situated in the national park. It is called a resort & does have a nice pool and a bistro and take away meals all day.

And lots of kangaroos - they were friendlier than the last camp!

We were here for lunch and did a small walk along the beach this afternoon.

 The island is Wasp Island just off Wasp Headland.

Here for 3 nights.

Day 8 - Eurobodalla National park

A nice quiet day with 0km driving.

After a late breakfast went for a long beach walk towards Tuross Heads. Then back for coffee & lunch followed by rest period and another small walk late this afternoon.

Some photos of the day…

Lots of interesting rocks etc and lots of small fish washed up so seagulls didn’t have to look very far.

Leaving here tomorrow and going north to Murramarang National Park. Couldn’t get a site where we wanted so staying in an NRMA resort at South Durras. The park is still within the National Park.

Day 7 - Eurobodalla N/P - with day trip to Bodalla & Narooma

A quick look around Potato Point township & then to Bodalla for morning tea at the Dairy Shed & Cheese factory.

Then down the coast road to Narooma - including a walk on the Mill Bay Boardwalk…

Then across the bridge to see Australia Rock and lots of seals…

Then to Club Narooma for a HUGE lunch and then back to our camp in the National Park.

Still here tomorrow so planning a day without driving.

Day 6 - Eurobodalla National Park

Left Canberra around 10am with morning tea at a cafe in Bungendore and then down to the south coast with lunch at Mogo….

 Arrived at Potato Point and then slightly north to Eurobodalla national Park. There is a formal camping area and we have a beachfront site…

After setting up had a walk along the beach…

Lots of kangaroos around. Staying here for 3 nights.

Day 5 - Canberra

A day into the ACT country - after breakfast at Maccas…

Ken had often visited the Cotter Dam area when he lived in Canberra in 1964 so we went through there today on our way to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

The antenna is one of the Deep Space Tracking Stations.

Spent some hours in the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, including 3 walks…we chose the shortest ones.

Ice Creams on the way out and then a loop road back to Canberra…

Tomorrow we go to the South Coast and will be spending 3 nights at Potato Point in Eurobodalla National Park.