Sunday, 21 June 2009

Australia 2009: 08 Sydney Hills - The Grand Pacific Drive...

"Don't be pushed around by your problems. Be led by your dreams..."


(A rough sea for a good surfer)
(Jogging with the dog along the sandy beach)

We had an early McD breakfast this morning and drove out of Batemans Bay towards the Grand Pacific Drive starting from Nowra to Audley. The Grand Pacific Drive is the award winning coastal drive encompassing 140km of some of the most spectacular scenery and coastline in New South Wales.

(The highway along the Grand Pacific Ocean)

The route traversed through dramatic coastal scenery, quaint villages, and through the bustling city of Wollongong. We stopped for some photo shots at Seven Mile Beach, Kiama Blowholes and passed over the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge. We stopped at the magnificent Bald Hill lookout for a sweeping panoramic coastal view.

(A view from the mountain ridge)

Along the way, some roads in the low lying areas prone to flooding had water lapping at the road sides. During the rainy season, these roads would be inaccessible.

We continued along the Royal National Park and exited at Audley and headed north towards Sydney passing through the Coat Hanger with a glimpse of the Opera House. The roads were full with holiday makers returning to the city after the weekend break.

(A colourful winter at Sydney Hill)

We stayed the night at the Sydney Hills Holiday Park. We have traveled over 3,500 km so far and we still have another week to go!

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