Real camping starts today.

We woke to cloudy skies and a drop in temperature which proved a positive for Andy’s morning run along the coast towards Wollongong.

After a few hours reading and booking future camping stops along the NSW coastline, we drove to Wollongong marina for lunch and a wander.

The town once had a large port and fishing fleet, hence the lighthouse, but now it’s merely a tourist spot.

Outdoor pool and rock pools sit along the front but today the lack of sun and the cooler temperatures meant there were fewer willing swimmers (us included!).

After a weekly food trip to Woolworth’s & the local bottle shop for vino and beers, we embraced the camping life, despite the rain, and ate salad and quaffed wine until the early evening.