Newcastle to South West Rocks, NSW South West Rocks, NSW South West Rocks, is a picturesque town, situated not far from the mouth of the Macleay River. The main township overlooks Horseshoe Bay and the larger Trial Bay. To the … Continue reading Confessions of a Grey Nomad – The Places We Love – a bit south of the North Coast, NSW
Day 102 Sunday 14th Sept 2014 Crescent Head to Stockton The tide is low in the early morning when I walk up the creek to the lagoon to see the birds. We buy salty fresh oysters and bugs from the … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 102 – On the home stretch now
Day 6 Wednesday June 11th 2014 Moss Vale to Stockton Last night was mild and the morning is foggy but clearing as we leave. It is 11 degrees at 9:00am. We drive through Bowral and Mittagong then join the Hume … Continue reading It’s a long way to the top, Day 6 – Happily wrecked on the Hunter
The Newcastle Shipwreck Walk is on the northern breakwater at the mouth of the Hunter River. Built on the rusting hulks of numerous shipwrecks it is a place for reflection. Like all piers it is the preferred spot of fishermen and those who’ve passed are also remembered here with poignant messages painted on the rocks. “I always thought I would see you again.” A bike or a bucket on the path signifies a fisherman at work below on the rocks. Feral cats also a feature, live amongst the large rocks. They are hard to see but their meows are a … Continue reading Shipwreck Walk, Stockton, NSW
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