Tuesday 14th Oct
Drove south to Byron Bay grabbed lunch and had a quick look around. Then down to Grafton for a pitstop for a hot chocolate and a stretch.
Then to the Novatel to book in, just in time for the rain to start. We grabbed some supplies from the local Jetty IGA and Dinner.
Lovely room.
Wednesday 15th Oct
We drove into town, to have a look around as the weather was very over cast. Grabbed some lunch, then drove back to park beach Shopping centre to have a look around (Like a Westfields). Mikey actually managed to find a Texas BBQ joint (just behind the shopping centre), had a good ole chat to the yank behind the counter – so we had to have those for dinner – Yummy!
Thursday 16th Oct
The weather was yucky again so we ventured off to the Homemaker centre, grabbed some fish and chips for lunch, then back to the unit for some R & R. we had been recommended the Indian at the jetty (orborison) when we were in Byron. So we gave that a go – Very good food – nice and hot!
Friday 17th Oct – Mikey’s Birthday
It was a beautiful day so we drove to the Marina and walked through the Marina and over to Mutton bird Island (the marina connects the Island to the main land). Mutton bird Island as it is named is full of Mutton birds (so a bit stinky). We walked to the other side of the island and sat and watched the frolicking whales go home with their calves. The calves were especially active, we sat there for about an hour and a half watching about 6-8 pods – It was wonderful!
Lovely room.
View from the Room on a good day
We drove into town, to have a look around as the weather was very over cast. Grabbed some lunch, then drove back to park beach Shopping centre to have a look around (Like a Westfields). Mikey actually managed to find a Texas BBQ joint (just behind the shopping centre), had a good ole chat to the yank behind the counter – so we had to have those for dinner – Yummy!
Michael at the Clog Barn
Thursday 16th Oct
The weather was yucky again so we ventured off to the Homemaker centre, grabbed some fish and chips for lunch, then back to the unit for some R & R. we had been recommended the Indian at the jetty (orborison) when we were in Byron. So we gave that a go – Very good food – nice and hot!
Friday 17th Oct – Mikey’s Birthday
It was a beautiful day so we drove to the Marina and walked through the Marina and over to Mutton bird Island (the marina connects the Island to the main land). Mutton bird Island as it is named is full of Mutton birds (so a bit stinky). We walked to the other side of the island and sat and watched the frolicking whales go home with their calves. The calves were especially active, we sat there for about an hour and a half watching about 6-8 pods – It was wonderful!
Maria pointing to some whales
We walked back to the Marina and grabbed some lunch (about 6 eateries there). We then drove to the Big Banana (can’t go to Coffs without going to the Big Banana).
Then back to the Novatel for a swim then changed for dinner. Mikey wanted to go to the SSS BBQ restaurant – it was fabulous – everything comes out on a stone grill so it doesn’t go cold.
They even gave him a birthday balloon and some choccies!
Saturday 18th Oct
We headed south to Bellingen – to go to the monthly markets – they were much bigger than we anticipated. There was a band, fresh food, 2nd hand and new goods & plants(lots of orchids). We ended up being there for 2 hours – definitely worth the trip. We then headed up to Dorrigo National park information centre, then the Dangar falls, then the Dorrigo falls. Then a 30 minute drive to Ebor falls. We were expecting to walk/hike into the forest like we do here in Qld, but all the falls were within a 100 metres of the car park.
They even gave him a birthday balloon and some choccies!
Saturday 18th Oct
We headed south to Bellingen – to go to the monthly markets – they were much bigger than we anticipated. There was a band, fresh food, 2nd hand and new goods & plants(lots of orchids). We ended up being there for 2 hours – definitely worth the trip. We then headed up to Dorrigo National park information centre, then the Dangar falls, then the Dorrigo falls. Then a 30 minute drive to Ebor falls. We were expecting to walk/hike into the forest like we do here in Qld, but all the falls were within a 100 metres of the car park.
View from Dorigo Nation Park
Goanna and Bush Turkey
Dangar Falls
Country view
Ebor Falls
Sunday 19th Oct
We went to the weekly Jetty markets then drove south 50minutes to Numbucca – a lovely seaside town. Beautiful clear blue water (not much beach) but absolutely lovely spot.
View from the lookout
We went to the most popular place for lunch “The V Wall Tavern” had a lovely lunch and a couple of beers looking over the bay and relaxing – this is definitely a great spot to down a couple of coldies ( I would put this above the Byron Bay pub now!). we walked the Bay walls that have all been decorated by tourist and locals with messages and marriage proposals etc. then drove back to the Novetel.
Monday 20th Oct
Headed into the Coffs Harbour Botanical Garden for a couple of hours, then back to the Jetty for lunch. Then drove to the small town of Sawtell for a look at the beach – very popular spot for the Locals.
Sawtell
Tuesday 21 Oct
Pack up and drove home – stopping at Woodburn at the Orchid Shop, Mikey’s version of Heaven! And Byron Bay park for a picnic lunch.
Wednesday 22nd Oct
Unpacked the car – sorted out the camping gear for tomorrow – off to Bigriggen.
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