Eden and Ben Boyd National Park

Hi lovelies

On Saturday we left Kalaru and headed a whole 45km to Eden.

Our park is on a lovely sheltered bay. Not a bad view. Robbie is going to try some fishing soon, and it is lovely to sit and hear the bell birds.

Sunday we went off for a drive to check out the Quarrantine Bay

Lookout point,

And Snug Cove wharf.

We were wondering why there we so many tugs in the harbour, and discovered that they are building an extension to the wharf to allow for cruise ships to dock in Eden.

It was then back home for lunch and time to grab and book and have a rest in the sun.

In the afternoon we went for a bit of a walk along the beach.

Today we headed to Ben Boyd National Park. Our first stop was Green Cape Lighthouse.

You are able to rent out the old keepers accommodations

Today is the first day we had have any of the wind that has been forecast east coast. It was blowy.

We headed to Bittangabee Bay to try and find some ruins. They are supposed to be just off the walking track, but there were many tracks and none were signposted, so we just went for a walk to the beach.

A lovely bay and nice to be protected from the wind.

We did find this fat little fellow.

Then it was off to Disaster Bay Lookout. Just a really quick stop as it was really windy.

Next stop was Boyd Tower.

The tower itself is a bit incongruous for the surrounds, but the history of it is really interesting.

There is a walk called the Light to Light Walk, which goes from Green Cape Lighthouse to Boyd Tower. Boyd Tower was built as a private lighthouse hence the name of the walk. It is 30km, and takes 3 days. Robbie was not keen. A bit of a wimp I think 😏.

We had hoped to stop at the Naval Wharf, but alas there was a ship in so it is closed to the public. A bit sad as it is apparently a great placed to fish. This photo was taken yesterday from Eden.

Our last stop was the Historic Davidson Whaling Station. The house is still used by members of the Davidson Family.

The house has been built from timber from a shipwreck. Did I mention it was cold today. :-)

There is not much left of the whaling station, but the information boards gave a glimpse of the facility.

It was then back to the van. It was a little too windy to sit outside so a rest was on the agenda.

All for today lovely ones.

Stay safe and keep enjoying life.

Love us

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