We had a top site here. Site 221 right on the beach. We stayed here for a week and it was safe to swim here. The water was beautiful. However, after travelling so far and staying at over 30 sites, by this time we really did decide that quieter spots are our preference. Coolum itself is right at the rear of the CP but it was way too busy for our liking. We rated it a 6/10. It may have received a higher score had the Dump Point been working.
Next stop was KIngscliff. Here we experienced our first real rain event of the 3 month trip. It flogged down. Whimsy held up well though. We stayed here so that we could catch up with my sister Glenda.. Always great to see Glen and get a hug. Love you sis.
We couldn’t stay more than two nights in KIngscliff as it was booked out. Soo we moved on to Pottsville where we stayed for 3 nights. Best Thai we have ever eaten is in this little village. We just rested here and enjoyed the space,
Ballina was the next longer stopover. We stayed at Shaws Bay Caravan Park on site 93. Loved this spot. Lots of great walking options - lovely views from our site and a bit of privacy which is hard to come by in many CP’s. We are definitely heading back to this CP when we head north for winter next year.
We truly love Coraki. This tiny village on the Richmond River inland from Evans Head is a real gem. I’d just warn anyone heading there that the roads into Coraki are shite. Just be prepared.
There’s a wonderful sense of community here and its here that we catch up with our mate Maria who is a Koala Preservation Warrior. She was flooded out recently and is still living in a van - but out every day looking for and trying to save Koalas from disease and injury. Love this woman. I wasn’t feeling great but Jayne was able to go out with Maria and caught up with quite a few Koala mums and bubs. Its a treat to see them in the wild.
Last stop was Coopernook Hotel free camp. We had to head home a little early as I was suffering from Vertigo - no wonder agter all the klms, rough roads and just mioving constantly.
Our trip. 9,000 klms over 11 weeks and 37 sites that we stopped at for either 1 night or longer. It was a top trip that we will never do again.
Next trip will be a short getaway with Dex.
We were so happy to see him - and he us. Bye for now.
Love to all.