The Inlet at low tide in the evening
We went to the Sussex Inlet for a family reunion. We have been there for short holiday stays many times over the years. The inlet is bordering a national park situated in the Capital Territory near Jervis Bay.
There we stay at a Railway Union Holiday camp. It is at the end of 13 km dirt track. The winding track is ideal for jogging and many a times, in previous years, we have been running out and back.
Kangaroos could break suddenly out of the bushes.
Soon after our arrival the sun set. Usually Kangaroos are awaiting us, but non was to be seen on the first evening. A single Brush Wallaby made a short appearance to the delight of our youngest member of the family.
Lucas is meeting the locals
Next morning we saw lots of birds. A Kookaburra came to visit and even tried to take a bite out my finger.
The Kookaburra – the laughing bird
More interesting are the Crimson Rosella. They watch us and hope for a tasty snack.
Grandson Ryan is getting friendly with the birds
Lucas and his mother Ebony
After breakfast we all went for a long walk along the track and then back along Bherwerre Beach. We stopped at a little pick-nick spot on the shore of St Georges Basin.
St Georges Basin
The place is actually called “Lone Pine”. And here is why.
The “Lone Pine”
We took a group photo, or two, at the “Lone Pine” spot.
Ryan and son Lucas
Beautiful smelling blossoms
From there we set off for a stroll to the beach.
Soon we walked through the dunes.
And suddenly we could see what we came for. We all stumbled through the sand but were happy when we saw and heard the rolling surf. It is all part of the Booderee National Park .
The Tasman Sea – next stop New Zealand
We rested for a while before we set off for the 2 km beach walk.
At first we did not see any other people other than our little group. Much later two anglers were proud to show us their catch. We started off on our walk back.
The red shoes tried to do it alone.
A seal who did not make it.
The younger ones went ahead……
…and we two oldies were a bit slower
The two anglers ….
…and their catch
This is me carrying the tired shoes
At the end of our walk
We reached the inlet, tired but happy.
Our daughter Caroline prepared a beautiful lunch which we enjoyed very much.
….the cook
The meal and…
After the lunch it was time to relax with the birds. At least this is what Matthew did.
Are you looking for answers, Matthew?
In the evening we all came together in Martin’s cabin. The younger ones played a tournament of card games. Matthew and Caroline won.
Martin, Ryan, Roxy, Mitch
Monika, Troy, Natasha
Ryan, Monika, Martin
After the games some refreshments
Next morning it was misty and slow rain fell and only the Kangaroos and a ghost were out.
Mr and Mrs Roo
The white ghost
It is a last “Good bye” to the Kangaroos.
A last chat.
One more snap
And we leave with good memories which will last longer then the tracks we left in the sand at the beach. We did not go for a swim but summer is not too far away and we can always go to the local beach or pool.
