Gwydir Thermal Park in Moree NSW is enormous with hundreds of van sites, cabins and motel units they cater to every budget. Like the last two nights of this trip the sites are very tight. The artesian water here is … Continue reading A Good Hot Bath
Designed by colonial architect James Barnet and built in 1879 it is situated on a headland between Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach just north of the Richmond River mouth at Ballina. It is only 7 metres in height. Continue reading Richmond River Lighthouse, Ballina
There was once a curious tradition for building ocean pools along the New South Wales coast and some famous ones are in the coastal suburbs of Sydney. I know of only one in other states and that is a small … Continue reading Ocean Pools
The town of Nambucca Heads on the NSW coast has a most inspired town seat that celebrates the marine attributes of the area. A large mosaic using teacups, saucers, tiles, shells and other bric a brac. Just imagine the joy … Continue reading Ponder this
“There’s a dog on the veranda, for his master he waits, But the boss is inside, drinking wine with his mates.” – from The Pub With No Beer – written by Gordon Parsons. Continue reading There’s a dog on the veranda
Built in 1899 and situated on the easternmost point is the country’s most powerful light. Designed by Charles Harding in the style of colonial architect James Barnet. It is a most imposing structure. When we visit there is a traffic … Continue reading Cape Byron Light
Dropping in for coffee at Byron we see that it still has its hippy charm, tie dyed clothing, dreadlocks and a whiff of incense in the air. On the footpath outside the National Bank there is an old man reading … Continue reading Byron Bay, NSW
After days of rain and moaning winds the sun slowly reappears, the winds abate and all is right with the world again. We stop to gaze at the ocean and at the locals whale gazing. To me this is amusing … Continue reading Aftermath
How’s this for a small town library? Continue reading A Mini Library
