NSW Road Trip April 2017
Hat Head blew me away with its beauty. The beach has a little creek leading out to the ocean. The water of the creek is stained from the tea trees and the colours are superb. To the right of this image is the pristine beach with surf. Its the perfect spot for a family holiday. The creek is wonderful for fishing and for the kids to swim in and the surf is great for swimming surfing and fishing. Its a tiny place with really only a caravan park and a few houses and a shop. Tea trees are endemic to south eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. There, they can be found in abundance along the shores of fresh water lakes where they stain the water a rich brown tint from the tannins produced in their leaves. So revered was the anti-bacterial potency or ‘protective’ quality of the plants that the tea tree lakes were reserved for women only and were sacred places used for child birthing ceremonies
SWR 11 Smokey Cape Lighthouse 2
Standing high on a narrow headland, Smoky Cape Lighthouse is surrounded by the stunning coastal scenery of Hat Head National Park. The lighthouse itself is as beautiful as the views – check out its winding staircase and octagonal tower. Built in 1891, this heritage lighthouse is one of the last designed by the Colonial Architect, James Barnet. Smoky Cape headland was so named by Captain Cook after he saw Aboriginal fires burning there in 1770. Guided tours of the lighthouse are available if you would like to find out more. Smoky Cape is a fantastic spot for whale watching, birdwatching and picnicking, and you can stay overnight at the lighthouse keepers’ cottage. Don’t miss the views at nearby Captain Cook’s lookout.
SWR 10 Smokey Cape Lighthouse 1
Standing high on a narrow headland, Smoky Cape Lighthouse is surrounded by the stunning coastal scenery of Hat Head National Park. The lighthouse itself is as beautiful as the views – check out its winding staircase and octagonal tower. Built in 1891, this heritage lighthouse is one of the last designed by the Colonial Architect, James Barnet. Smoky Cape headland was so named by Captain Cook after he saw Aboriginal fires burning there in 1770. Guided tours of the lighthouse are available if you would like to find out more. Smoky Cape is a fantastic spot for whale watching, birdwatching and picnicking, and you can stay overnight at the lighthouse keepers’ cottage. Don’t miss the views at nearby Captain Cook’s lookout.
Hat Head blew me away with its beauty. The beach has a little creek leading out to the ocean. The water of the creek is stained from the tea trees and the colours are superb. To the right of this image is the pristine beach with surf. Its the perfect spot for a family holiday. The creek is wonderful for fishing and for the kids to swim in and the surf is great for swimming surfing and fishing. Its a tiny place with really only a caravan park and a few houses and a shop. Tea trees are endemic to south eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales. There, they can be found in abundance along the shores of fresh water lakes where they stain the water a rich brown tint from the tannins produced in their leaves. So revered was the anti-bacterial potency or ‘protective’ quality of the plants that the tea tree lakes were reserved for women only and were sacred places used for child birthing ceremonies
SWR 09 Little Waves in Little Bay
Little Bay is a secluded beach nestled between granite cliffs, just south of the headland. We were even fortunate to have wallabies on the beach with us.