We are embracing retirement, and making the most of it.

We knew we were never going to sit still for long, so whilst we are happy and healthy we will be out and about seeing the world………… full time.

We are out of the fast lane and taking the slow road ahead

Friday, 31 July 2020

Agnes and 1770

A relocation to the northern side of Deepwater N.P. brought us to the 2 small towns of Agnes Waters and 1770.  Cool fact...1770 is the only place on earth with a number as it’s name. Capt. Cook stopped in the river here on his voyage in 1770. I expected an historic feel but the towns actually lacked a visible record of their journey, there were no old beach houses dotted around, everything was just too modern, and plenty of new housing still going up.

The weather was grim when we arrived but we managed to have a quick drive around to get our bearings. The rain set in and we had only 2 sunny days out of 6. With very wet and windy days we spent 2 days in the van, had one day on the headland at 1770, then 2 more days in the van, then one full day to do 3 other walks. We had a great walk into town with our raincoats on to break the day, and lovely fish and chips at the river between showers. We actually didn’t feel cooped up or bored, probably because we have hardly had to spend time in doors, we have been blessed with excellent great weather.

 Our second set of solar panels (we have a fixed set on the roof) ensured we had plenty of solar on the rainy dull days. We loved our view and space at our very rustic campground 2km out of town,  but were very exposed on the hillside.. and had trouble making it feel cosy and homely.  Our plan was to stay at Workman’s Beach camp ground but it is still closed.




The headland walks we did at 1770


Views both sides


 The river, definitely prettier with the tide in


Butterfly rainforest half way along the trail

Awesome lonely mangrove, we don’t know how it survives


Agnes Waters headland walk .... view from lookout, also did Workman’s and Springs beach trails


Back towards Agnes main beach and 1770 headland


Too choppy to fish or swim


A big favourite was the 400m circuit walk through the Paper Bark forest....the filtered sunlight made it feel enchanted


Glad we left it for a sunny day




Beautifully cooked steak and roast veg on our Baby Q Weber BBQ....thanks Derek

And finally our bird of the week a magpie nesting on top of a sporting club house at Miriam Vale........seriously?





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