Up with the sun (well one of was) to try and get away a little earlier today, but first a look around Eden.
Lookout Point, the wharves, George Bass Lookout, Curalo Lagoon Boardwalk then off to Red Point for Boyd's Tower and after morning tea to Davidson Whaling Station.
It was then across to the Monaro Hwy via Imlay Rd to Bombala. Turn left after Bombala on the Snowy River Way to Jindabyne, where we planned to stay the night, via Jincumbilly and Dalgety. Arrived in Jindabyne in daylight (still very warm at 35C) and booked into the Motel with about 10 motor bikes at neighbours.
Still working on Day 4 and Day 5.
Click on 'Older Posts' at bottom of page to go to Day 1 (first day).
A new day dawns over Two Fold Bay, Eden.
A Koel is silhouetted against a golden sky.
Palm and Pine.
(plus cuckoo)
It's starting to warm up already.
Watching the Rubicon returning to the Eden wharves in Snug Cove.
When boats were made of wood, men were made of steel.
The Killer Whale Trail.
Fishing fleet in Snug Cove, Eden.
Fresh Fish Headed for Sydney.
Reflections of the Imlay.
A Large Black Cormorant hoping for some scraps from the fishing trawlers.
None to be seen from George Bass Park Lookout, Eden.
That little blob on the point is Boyd's Tower.
(we will be going there later)
Looking north over Aslings Beach from George Bass Park Lookout.
Boardwalk at Curaio Lagoon, Eden.
Boat On Orange Pond.
(photo enhanced)
Boyd's Tower.
'Around 1846 Benjamin Boyd instructed his manager, Oswarld Brierly, to supervise the construction
of a prominent tower at Red Point. Sandstone blocks were shipped from Sydney and unloaded
at East Boyd, hauled to the site by bullock teams, then worked by skilled stonemasons.'
Boyd's Tower.
Boyd's Tower.
Getting a better view.
"STONY HISTORY"
'The spectacular sight of these folded rocks is rivalled by their impressive 360,000,000 year history of primeval plants, fishes and volcanoes'.
Bending Rocks and red cliffs at Red Point.
Looking back across to Eden in the far distance.
Walking back up from the red cliffs.
Boyd's Tower.
Feral deer crossing the road on the way to the old Davidson Whaling Station.
Boardwalk to the old whaling station.
'The cottage, Loch Garra, built in 1896, was home to George and Sara Davidson through to the 1940's. With 17 acres of land they were largely self-sufficient in fruit, meat, vegetables and dairy products. These resources helped through the periods when whales were scarce' (edited).
Site of the Davidson Whaling Station.
Last Scene c. 1900.
It was only a small station.
Last used in 1929, the try-works fell into disrepair throughout the years leading up to World War II, today little remains.
A lot of carnage in such a picturesque setting (today).
A Goanna returns from patrolling the beach for scraps. There were a lot of Mutton Bird carcases on the beach to choose from.
We have now left the coast and heading toward Jindabyne.
Morning tea stop at the White Rock Picnic Area. Lynn didn't like the 37 C (99 F) temperature and was glad to get back into the air-conditioned chariot.
Cool reflection in the creek.
Cool reflection in the creek.
These Yellow-tufted Honey Eaters were also heading to the creek for some refreshment.
Skyline at Rock Flat Creek.
Peak hour in Bombala.
It's always good to know where you are and have passed half way, well I suppose it all depends in which way you are headed.
Olympia Theatre Facade 1920, Bombala.
Imperial (there's an old word boys and girls) Hotel, Bombala.
Jincumbilly Railway Station. You would have a very long wait for a train.
Jincumbilly Railway Station.
(photo enhanced)
They have found a use for some of the old railway track, Jincumbilly.
A typical old oil drum mail box in rural Australia.
Monument to earlier farmers.
There's a lot to photograph out here.
Big Sky.
Somewhere along the Snowy River Way.
The track home.
Wide Open Spaces.
The Snowy River Way winds its way to the mountains, way, way in the distance. Wish I had a Ferrari.
Narrow bridge over the Snowy River at Dalgety.
Local kids cooling off in the Snowy River, Dalgety. Well, it was 38C (just over 100F) by now.
Lake Jindabyne from our Motel (Lake Jindabyne Hotel Motel).
Pathway runs below Motel along the lake edge.
Kids in inflatable being towed behind a speed boat.
The first 2 days of our 4 night/5 day excursion down the south coast to Eden then across to Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains.
We didn't get away until lunch time on the Thursday due to having stitches removed from my arm that morning. The first night was spent at Bateman's Bay.
Not being a lover of main highways (put back all the curves I say) after Mogo we got onto the George Bass Drive to follow the coast to Moruya. We again left the highway just after Tilba Tilba to travel closer to the coast through Bermagui, Murrah, Tanja, Tathra, Merimbula and coming back on the highway at Pambula just above Eden, where we spent the second night.
The countryside side was greenish through the Illawarra to Nowra then it was mainlly on the dry brown side.
This weeks Flora Friday photos (taken on this trip) can be seen at Flora Friday in Oz.
Little Blowhole, Kiama.
Little Blowhole, Kiama.
Little Blowhole, Kiama.
Looking south to Werri Beach from Mt Pleasant Lookout.
Green pastures of the Illawarra from Mt Pleasant Lookout.
Ulladulla Harbour.
Break-wall on the Clyde River, Bateman's Bay.
I have heard of a 'Sea Cucumber' but never seen one, I hadn't heard of a 'Sea Tomato' but now I haveseen one.
Godwits on the sandbar.
Break-wall on the Clyde River, Bateman's Bay.
Clyde River Bridge, Bateman's Bay.
Bateman's Bay Water Gardens. More water than garden.
Royal Spoonbill
Grey-headed Flying Fox (fruit bat) at the water garden.
The village of Mogo.
I don't know how this Kombi Van got registered.
Totem on Mogo.
Water Buffalo from Mogo Zoo.
Rock formations at Mossy Point looking towards Broulee Beach.
Not a lot of life in the rock pools.
Oh yes, the 'Komi Van' was only an 'Esky' (a portable insulated container for keeping food / drink cool).
The scar on this tree, near the Moruya River, is probably from bark being removed by Aboriginal people
to make roofing material or a small canoe.
View from scarred tree over salt marshes towards the Great Divide.
One Tree Point, Tuross Heads.
History wasn't kind to the original people of the south coast.
"The total 'Brinja Yuin' population (local Aboriginal tribe) is believed to have been 1000 - 1500 people pre-European settlement. In 1847, 12 Aboriginal people (remnants of the local tribes) were rounded up from the local area and placed into a reserve at Turlinjah (6 kilometers from here). This local area, therefore, has a rich Aboriginal cultural history and poses many questions in relation to the sudden demise of the 'Brinja Yuin' people."
One Tree Point, Tuross Heads.
One Tree Beach (South), Tuross Heads.
Looking south from One Tree Point, Tuross Heads.
The beach-worm catcher, Tuross Heads.
Beach house styles, Tuross Heads.
I wonder if they caught dinner, Narooma.
End of the break-wall, Narooma.
These Australian Fur Seals are now permanent residents on the break-wall.
Montague Island off the coast from Narooma.
The Japanese tourist were very happy to see the seals. Narooma in the background.
Catamaran on the Wagona Inlet, Narooma.
The village of Central Tilba.
The village of Central Tilba.
Back to the 50's at The Sweet Spot Cafe, Central Tilba.
The Sweet Spot Cafe, Central Tilba.
Enjoying a bit of shade, Central Tilba.
One lane wooden bridge over the entrance to Wallaga Lake.
Royal Spoonbills, Large Black Cormorant, Australian Pelican and Black Swans, Wallaga Lake.
Camel Rock, Wallaga Lake ( I waited to see how big it would be when it stood up, it never did, must have been tied).
Looking north from above the Blue Pool, Bermagui.
The Blue Pool at Bermagui.
Pooling in the Blue.
The Blue Pool at Bermagui (photo enhanced).
The Tathra Wharf, built in 1862, is the only remaining coastal steamer wharf in NSW.
Evening view from our motel (Twofold Bay Motor Inn) balcony, looking over Twofold Bay, Eden.
