We are off in the van for a few days to Myall Lakes National Park.
We packed and readied the van and had problems with the new bike racks so we had to use the old ones again. No worries!
Our first stop was Myall River Camp where we laid claim to a site.
Next, was Bennetts Beach where we had a swim and a sit in the warm sunshine. Beautiful day.
Over to Tea Gardens for food and alcohol supplies. Definitely cheaper to get the latter at home.
Back at the camp, we organised the van then sat on the river beach drinking wine and watching the sun set over the hinterland.
14 APRIL
A beautiful morning. I had a kayak on the Myall River - reflective water, tiny waves from the wakes of the occasional boat and birds foraging in the mangroves.
Later, the rain came and went a number of times as the day progressed.
In the afternoon, we managed a bike ride from the camp to the ocean beach. There were heaps of tracks going in all sorts of directions. The closer to the beach we got the sandier the tracks became. At the beach it was very pretty.
Dinner with a campfire. The latter was amazing as the wood was very wet due to the rain but somehow we managed to get a small inferno going.
15 APRIL
A beautiful morning with no wind. The river was like a sheet of glass and the sun was shining. About an hour later it was raining!
We drove to Tea Gardens for coffee and donuts and sat by the waterfront.
Back at camp and the rain had stopped. We loaded the bikes on the van and drove to Boomeri Campsite in Myall Lakes NP. This was the start of the ride to Johnsons Beach and Johnsons Hill. A great ride along an easy trail with some steeper parts in the last section towards the beach. The beach was a campground mainly used by boating campers. Today it was empty. Johnsons Hill was steep and so much of a challenge and fun ride.
We checked Hole in the Wall on the way back.
Back at the camp and after lunch, I had a kayak in still to windy conditions. I used the wind and tide to have an easy return journey.
Another campfire night and drinks. Nice!
16 APRIL
There was rain at first light but it soon eased off. I had a bike ride along the tracks to the beach. Fun!
The rain settled in again but when it eased we drove to Bennetts Beach for a pleasant sit in the sun - clear light blue water!
Back at camp for an easy afternoon of reading, dinner and campfire.
17 APRIL
It rained again at first light but soon cleared. The tide was high and so I was able to paddle along the long channel leading off the Myall River for a pretty kayak. At low tide a sand bank blocks the entrance to the channel.
After breakfast, we had a hike to Dark Corner in Myall Lakes NP. It is a great hike over sand dunes and turfs of vegetation leading to a small headland with pretty beaches on either side of it. We had a sit, wander and swim. Dark clouds appeared on the horizon so it was time to go. We just got into the van when the rain came.
We drove to Tea Gardens for coffee at the waterfront.
On the way back to camp, we stopped to fill the van with firewood.
18 APRIL
My birthday today! 63!
I started the day with a mountain bike ride to the beach. The beach looked so pretty in the dawn light and the swell had increased.
Jacinta prepared a nice breakfast for me and presents of some muscle shirts that I loved!
Time to pack and leave for home. Along the way, we stopped at Catherine Hill Bay. Jacinta had a bake on the beach and I had a so-so surf. Not the best waves but it was still fun.
Back home and we quickly unpacked, rested and then it was a Mexican Restaurant for dinner with my family. Later, we had a baklava birthday cake. The girls gave me a long sleeved hood rash shirt. Just what I needed.
A great day
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