Another day of blue skies, so after Andy’s daily run around the streets and hills of Nambucca Heads, we made our way to Rotary Lookout to take in the views across the Nambucca River and down the coast to Forster Beach.

Having been up relatively early, we had finished breakfast and found ourselves down on the beach by 9am – we are definitely turning into Aussies with these early starts!

It’s fair to say that Nambucca Heads is blessed with some beautiful scenery and the most awe inspiring sandbanks and turquoise water. It’s truly a perfect place for exploring and enjoying the great outdoors.

We soon got settled on Shelly Beach and with new books to read, we were both engrossed, looking up as and when to marvel at the wonderful sandy beach which being as it was a Monday we had mostly to ourselves. The joy of not having to be anywhere….

Michelle is keeping up with a daily read quota enabling her to finish a book every 3 or 4 days. It’s fair to say she’s hooked and loving getting into books again after years of not having the time due to work.

After a couple of hours, we decided to take a walk along Shelly Beach and after a mile or so found ourselves at the Main Beach and The Alofa Sands Surf Club.

We spent most of the morning at Shelly Beach before dropping in on the Captain Cook Lookout where we could enjoy the vistas across the river and up the coast to Beilbys Beach and Hyland Park beyond.

The water and white sand are such a great combination and make the place feel like a desert island.

Mid afternoon we decided to take a drive south to Scott’s Head, 30mins away which was equally beautiful and sits at the far end of Forster Beach, an uninterrupted 16 mile outcrop of sand along this stunning coastline.

We spent a couple of hours at Scott’s Head with a few of the locals on the beach, before walking a section of Forster Beach and immersing ourselves in the stunning beauty that this part of the NSW countryside has to offer.

Returning late afternoon to Nambucca Heads it was still hot and sunny so we went for a cooling coastal walk out along the V Wall. Over the years many visitors have painted their holiday messages, inspirational words, and memories on the rocks at the V-Wall Nambucca Heads. 

This creative space provides a great read with comments from locals as well as visitors from around Australia and across the globe.

Tomorrow we are back in the car for a 3.5hr drive south to Port Stephens where we plan to stay for a few days and have as a base. The intention is to explore Port Stephens, Nelson Bay and north to Forster and the Lakes of Myall and Wallis.