We stayed in Nhulumbuy for another three days so that we could go and explore the area. Nothing was too far away but everything was either track or beach driving to get to. We had a great couple of days. First day we spent checking out Wanuway/ Cape Arnhem so pretty, a little like being on fraser Island, especially when we got bogged. Yep FOUR times!! The sand was so fine and so deep and unfortunately Jock had not put his recovery tracks in the car so it was hard work getting our big heavy Toyota Landcruiser out. Michelle picked up drift wood and packed it under the wheels and we were off.
Even driving between these places was an adventure and interesting. The dogs got to have a run on the beach, Emma got to go searching for shells and I think Trevor was like myself just in awe and taking it all in. Jock had a fish when possible but did not catch anything, not in one place long enough.
It was a great day, we saw the odd tourist but in all we had these beaches to ourselves. On our way back to camp we saw a sign for a lookout so we headed up the hill. There was a tower to climb up so taking it easy we all got to the top and were rewarded with a great view our over Nhulumbuy.
The other sites we visited were just as spectacular, Maccassons beach, Turtle beach and little Bondi. One of the beaches had rubbish washed up on the beach, it was a terrible shame there was so much from thongs(flip flops), chairs, plastic bottles of all descriptions, fishermen’s nets and hooks, polystyrene, you name it is was there. The locals clear it every 3 months and the rubbish is studied to see where it is coming from. Apparently there is a current that brings it in and if it misses this beach it is dumped on a beach in Indonesia. A sad sight to see.
One of the days we took a picnic and sat on the beach most of the day just taking in the scenery. Emma and Michelle went rock pooling, Jock was fishing, Trevor was laying in the shade under a tree and I was just watching the day go by as I minded the dogs. I was day dreaming about when we would be back hoping that would be next year.
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