CENTRAL COAST - 24 TO 30 JUNE 2022

 24 JUNE

A short hike at Brisbane Water NP just off Warrah Trig Road. The excess water was slowly running along the ruts of the tessellations. It looked especially nice with the sun reflecting off the water. The vegetation had growth much thicker since the last time I walked here. A few wildflowers were in bloom.

26 JUNE

A mountain bike ride at Bouddi National Park.

The tracks were a little worn and there were a couple of wet spots. Overall, it was good. Had a fun time going over and between some rock obstacles and enjoying the scenery.

28 JUNE

A few laps of the Haven and family visitors.

29 JUNE

A hike along the Mooney Mooney Nature Trail in Brisbane Water National Park.

A great hike following a track beside Mooney Money Creek then branching off to follow Piles Creek to the suspension bridge. From here you could continue to do the Piles Creek Loop track and others. We were happy to cross the suspension bridge (always fun walking over something narrow with height) and bask in the sunshine on a few large boulders.

The track was very muddy in parts but generally okay. It gets and stays wet here as the track is in the shadow for most the day. The vegetation was thick with mangroves on one side and ferns with large trees on the bank on the other. There were great views of Piles Creek as it sped its way along with an outgoing tide. We heard lots of birds but didn’t see any.

30 JUNE

 A mountain bike ride along the tracks at Kincumba Mountain.

Picked up new surfboard. Yahoo! Lookin’ good methinks. It has to cure for the next week.

CENTRAL COAST - 14 TO 16 OCTOBER 2021

 

# I finished painting one bedroom – rain heavily most of the week

14 OCTOBER

A kayak along Piles Creek.

I launched along the banks of Moonie Moonie Creek from Karool Road. The sun was warm and there was a lazy feel to the air. I paddled under the bridge and towards Piles Creek. The beginning of the journey was mainly mangroves. After a while, the creek narrowed somewhat and it easy to see the walking track besides the creek amongst the ferns and trees. Towards the end the creek narrowed more and there were a number of large boulders in the water and along the shoreline. The final section was at the suspension bridge. Just after the bridge it wasn’t possible to paddle any further due the rocks. There were a lot of lizards lying in the sun on the boulders. They remain still as a statue until they just shot off like a rocket to shelter. A great kayak. PS It is best to do this creek and up creek on Moonie Moonie Creek about two hours either side of high tide.

16 OCTOBER 2021

A windsurfer at North Entrance.

An absolutely awesome day – strong west winds at 30 knots plus that didn’t ease off. The start of the run was in smooth deep water and into smooth shallow water. The further I went out onto the lake the rougher the water became with small chop waves. I managed a few chop jumps, controlled gybes in the rough sections and many floggings. It was heaps of fun.

JUNE FUN - 29 JUNE 2018

The weather has been off and on rain, wind, sun and cold for the last month.

Doing fun things was a bit hard to coordinate with the above weather.

Anyway, I had fun on some days.:)

2 JUNE 2018

A strong and cold wind. Off for a windsurf at Canton Beach.

The wind wasn't so strong when I started though I did get a few short runs. After a while, the wind began to pick up. Time for long runs with the wind gusting heavily at times. The water was very cold water so I tried not to get wet. 

I  need to have the boom a little higher and the mast base firmly attached. A tightening of the harness straps is definitely needed.

Bill was there when I arrived but he was leaving. Wally turned up just as I was about to go into the water. Later, Craig and Steve arrived just as I was leaving. Paul made an appearance but choose elsewhere.

3 JUNE 2018

A surf at North Avoca Beach. 

It was pretty wild at the start with only a couple of okay waves. The tide peaked at high and the waves improved immensely but also the size quickly dropped. After an hour, it virtually stopped breaking on the sand bank I was on.

 4 JUNE 2018

A mountain bike ride at Kincumba Mountain. The tracks were damp so the soft sand on parts of the track were firmer. A good ride. 

Later, Jacinta, Kara, Mr A and I had a wander around Terrigal Beach.

7 JUNE 2018

A morning kayak at Avoca Lagoon. 

There was a lot of water in the lagoon. At the far west of the lagoon, the tress were immersed by the water. It was nice looking at the reflections, the play of the sun's light on the water and the silhouette of the trees in front of the sun.

Kara had an appointment in Sydney. While she was at the appointment, I had a bike ride along the Cooks River cycle path towards Homebush Bay. Not a bad ride.

12 JUNE 2018

Surf check with nice sunrise.

Down to Sydney for Kara's medical treatment. While she was there, I drove to La Perouse to Bare Island and the Komay Botany Bay NP. 

I hiked around part of the island's shoreline base, along the two beaches of Congwong and Little Congwong, Browns Rock and Henry Head. The latter had old gun emplacements and concrete bunkers and the coast view was very pretty.

In future fun,  I could do an ocean kayak starting from Frenchman's Beach and a hike to Banks Cape.

13 JUNE 2018

Down to Sydney again.

Drove to Olympic Park and had a cycle around the paths from the Bicentenary carpark. Nice ride. Such a pretty place in the heart of the city.

14 JUNE 2018

Down to Sydney.

While Kara was at her appointment, I had another cycle ride at the Olympic Park. This time, I started from Wilsons Park. A nice ride along the riverfront then along the paths and tracks of Haslams Creek.

An easy but fun ride.

15 JUNE 2018

At home today. A bit brisk, a flat surf and an increasing wind.

Kara, Mr A and I drove to Somersby Falls and sat in the sun on a large rock at the top of the falls. Nice.

After.  we drove to Oomphs in East Gosford. Good coffee and food.

20 JUNE 2018

A great kayak around Avoca Lagoon. The lagoon was the highest than I've ever seen. It was fun paddling around the tress immersed by the water.

22 June 2018

Lunch on the waterfront at Brisbane Water, East Gosford with Kara.

23 June 2018

A kayak at Mooney Mooney and Piles Creek.

The morning was sunny but cold. I misjudged the tides and so I could only paddle a short distance up Piles Creek. I had plenty of time so I drifted with the outgoing tide to Piles Creek. It was nice drifting and listening to the sounds of the bush.

Later, I had lunch at Terrigal Haven with Jacinta on the promenade.

25 JUNE 2018

A mountain bike ride at Bouddi National Park. I followed the tracks from Maitland Bay carpark in a loop manner. The tracks were only damp from the rains which tended to bind the sandy sections better. A fun ride with pretty scenery.

29 JUNE 2018

A hike around Terrigal Haven and the beach.

Later, I had a mountain bike ride at Brisbane Water National Park around The Quarry and Bulls Hill tracks.

A fun ride around the quarry. I tried riding over the harder sections and did better than I thought I'd do. :) The  Hill tracks were covered in lots of loose rock making for some fun riding.