AUSTRALIA - Lake Conjola - December 2010 January 2011

We stayed at Lake Conjola for a week in the camping area.

 

The lake is very big and pretty. It branches off in a number of directions with islands interspersed at various sections. In parts, in was fairly shallow but navigatable by kayak. The fishing was very good. I had my first try at snorkelling from my kayak. I caught a few bream and chloe the same as well as a large leatherjacket.

The walk to the beach was either via the lake or the coastal heath. The latter had a boardwalk or bush tracks. The sand on the beach is very soft and white to red. The surf was only small when we were there but it was fun. The lake empties out at the northern end of the beach. That was fun to bodyboard down at high tide and running out.

Green island is on the northern end. the waves can be good but not this time. We had a walk around the island, Lots of rocks, pools and other coastal features.

 

One morning, I walked along the beach to Narrawallee Inlet. Nice walk and the views at Buckley's Point were good. The inlet was also very pretty.

Overall, a pretty place with a lot of natural activities to do.

New Zealand - Rotorua - Blue Lake/Lake Tikitapu - 3 January 2010

In the afternoon, we drove to the Blue Lake/Lake Tikitapu. There were many families there swimming in the lake and lazing on the beach.

The walk around the lake was excellent. The track circumnavigated up and down and around the lake through lush vegetation of ferns and tall trees. Full views and glimpses of the lake could be seen along the trek.

A swim in the lake at the end of the walk was brisk and refreshing.