Byron

BByron Bay

When We finally got to our campsite after a long detour because of road works across the entrance to the campsite, we booked in but did not stay as we wanted to see if we could get surf lessons for the kids. After parking the van we went into the first shop we found which advertised lessons and they had space on a lesson starting in 10 minutes!!  We grabbed some sandwiches and went off in the bus with the kids to a nearby beach where the breakers were great for beginners.  They both got into wetsuits and headed off into the surf.  It was clear from the start that they could both stay upright on the boards and looked great.  Amber got tired after a little while and had to give up but Axel managed the whole lesson and loved it!!

Returning to the centre of Byron Bay where we had left the van, we saw lots of signs saying that we were on Suffolk Beach!! Also, on the way here we passed Ipswich!!

Back at the campsite, the kids were pleased to find we had ensuite facilities next to our van, for our sole use! A spacious, quiet campsite, unlike some we have stayed in!!! 

When we left the campsite this morning (Thursday) we had to call in at a garage to get a headlight bulb replaced before setting off for Lake Cathie and a night of bush camping.

We have found the distances I had planned for this trip to be a challenge…… partly because the van rattles and is very noisy if you go above 100kph and partly because there are so many roadworks which cut the speed down to 60kph with lots of stops for one-way flows etc.  So we have not been able to do quite as much sight-seeing as we had hoped, but we are seeing some amazing countryside, rivers, mountains, wildlife, beaches etc.