TOURIST TUESDAY: FINGAL HEADS, ESCAPE THE MADNESS

I had booked a couple of nights at the caravan park at Fingal Heads, back at Easter. But then it rained.  A LOT. The caravan park got flooded, and cancelled all bookings. Plus, the storms damaged my van. So we delayed, and delayed our weekend away. Then it came to the point I knew our little family needed a break. On a whim I called and asked if one of there Luxury Safari tents were available. Because, we wanted to go mid-week we got lucky.

One night. Two days. It was never going to be enough. But, wow! It was still amazing to get away. Plus the beauty of going mid-week is that we had the beach to ourselves, for most of the time we were there.

Long days on the beach. Fish and chips for dinner. Night walks on the beach. All things needed to nourish the soul.

One day, I will live near the ocean again...

Side Note: Relax in total seclusion at Tweed Coast Holiday Parks Fingal, an idyllic beachfront getaway with the Pacific Ocean and kilometres of white sandy beaches at your doorstep. With mild winters, warm waters and beaches that are patrolled all summer long, every day is a beach day at Fingal. Located just 10 minutes from central Tweed Heads, the quaint township is famous for its brilliant surf breaks and fishing locations, all within proximity to the park. Accommodation ranges from large well-grassed tent and tourist sites to Surfari tents, luxury cabins and villas overlooking the beach.

TOURIST TUESDAY: COFFS HARBOUR PHOTOSHOOT HOLIDAY

I was backing up my photos today and realised that there have been many mini holidays that I have not blogged about. So, I am going to go back a few months, and preserve those memories. Because, for me that is really what blogging is about, encapsulating those memories before they are forgotten. Before time and the business of the everyday world fades, those beautiful moments.

Way back in January, Justin had a photoshoot at Coffs Harbour, so as Jarvis and I often do, we tagged along for the ride.

With a selfie and a twirl of the skirt, we set off on the road trip. After driving to South Australia and back, the drive to Coffs was over in the blink of an eye and a couple of crochet granny squares.

The apartment was right on the beach, which was lovely. But, for Jarvis the most memorable part of the trip was spending the night at the fair. He has never been to anything like it, so was totally enamoured with the lights and the rides. It was a pity the rides were so expensive, he would have stayed all night.

In the morning it was a quick swim, and then a stop for lunch, and we were back in Brisbane.

These trips away may not take long, but for me they hold so many precious memories for my little family. 

Side Note:

Coffs Harbour is a city on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. It’s known for its beaches and the Big Banana monument and amusement park. In the waters off Coffs Harbour Marina is the Solitary Islands Marine Park, home to abundant wildlife, seasonal whales and coral reefs. Just east is the Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, with its large population of wedge-tailed shearwater birds and learning centre.