Wednesday, 7 June
2017
Waiting for bunnies? |
Coffs Creek |
Marina |
Welcoming committee |
The weather yesterday was nearly
perfect, clear skies and no wind, with the temperature reaching about 22
degrees. We had about a two hour drive
to Coffs Harbour and checked into the North Coast Holiday Park, which was
actually at the Showgrounds and only two blocks from the main shopping district
and a bowling club on the opposite corner.
It was a very nice park, with large sites, either slab or grass, sunny
or shady. The amenities were a bit older
style but clean and okay.
During the afternoon we decided
on a walk to the Botanic Gardens, which are behind the Showgrounds (according
to the map!). After following the track
for some time, and dodging bike riders, we discovered we were actually in the
Showgrounds, but on the other side. We
continued our walk around the Showgrounds.
We left the kangaroos behind at South West Rocks and welcomed bunnies to
our site – Cat was much happier.
Today, the caravan went to
hospital for day surgery and like anxious parents, we sat around at the jetty
and marina for most of the morning before heading back into the town centre for
lunch. Shortly after lunch we returned
for the patient and were happy to learn that all is well and we can now smell
much better. We were very impressed with
the service at ABCO Caravan Repairs, the caravan had a nice blue bracelet
around the jockey wheel which matched the one on my key ring, and the
refrigerator had even been turned back to AC as the caravan was connected to
power during the work.
We only had a thirty minute drive
north to Darlington Beach NRMA Holiday Park – a fabulous caravan park just
north of Coffs Harbour. It is right on
the beach but not beachy. Lovely green
grass, gum trees, very tropical; even has a three rink bowling green, a nine
hole golf course, archery, tennis, pool, jumping pillows, restaurant and kiosk,
kangaroos wandering around and an abundance of bird life. Reception staff were very friendly and
helpful and the amenities are modern and excellent. We are looking forward to have three nights
here and a bit of a rest.
1 comment:
I suspect that you will be spending a lot of time using the jumping pillows.
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