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Australia Day – In Iluka, NSW

28 Sunday Jan 2018

Posted by Lyn Douglas in Australia Day in Iluka

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australia, Australia Day, Clarence River, Iluka, Moriarty Beach, NSW, Photography, travel

Iluka is a coastal village at the mouth of the Clarence River on Australia’s east coast. It is about a 3 hour drive south from Brisbane and is in the state of NSW.  Iluka is surrounded by Bundjalung National Park, World Heritage listed Rainforest, the mighty Clarence River and the South Pacific Ocean and is famous for fishing for both river and deep sea enthusiasts. It is abundant in rain forests, stunning wildlife, long secluded beaches with clean sand and crystal clear blue waters . The town is off the beaten track and I would describe it as an ‘untouched seaside resort’.

I travelled down to the Iluka area to celebrate Australia day.

Australia Day is our official National Day which is celebrated annually on January 26th. It marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet of British ships into Port Jackson Sydney in 1788. In contemporary Australia, the holiday is marked by the presentation of the Australian of the Year awards. It is an official public holiday in all states and territories and celebrated with festivals, concerts and ceremonies, large and small, in communities and cities around the nation.

For us, it is time with family.

Our celebrations included visiting several of the local Iluka beaches with our dogs who I must say had a fantastic time running in and out of the ocean. Many of the beaches in the area are dog friendly which is wonderful for us.

Buddy
Buddy
Molly
Molly

The beaches are clean, deserted and offer tranquility. When there are people, they are very few so it is most likely that you will have the beach to yourself on most days. Iluka is a popular tourist destination in holiday time however due to its small population the beaches are pretty much empty other times of the year. The beach areas have facilities such as picnic areas, toilets, beach showers and parks which are more than adequate

Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches
Iluka Beaches

After our early morning to the Iluka beach we then enjoyed taking the boat out on the Clarence River and driving up to the mouth of the river. Along the way we watched several pods of playful dolphins as they swam beside the boat and often jumped in and out of the water. I took many photos but did not capture the dolphins.

Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River
Clarence River

We eventually pulled in to Moriarty beach where we all dived in to the clear blue water. Moriarty Beach can also be accessed from the township of Iluka by foot or by car. Yachts, motor boats and house boats continued to arrive to the “secluded” beach while we were there and before long it was turning in to a very popular spot. And why not, it is beautiful.

Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Moriarty Beach
Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Church boat
Church boat
Lady Blue
Lady Blue

As lunch time approached we headed back to the house where friends and neighbours joined us for a very long Aussie Day BBQ lunch and lots of swims in the pool.

Iluka is a perfect location  if you are looking for a quiet, remote break

New Version of the old International Market Place – Waikiki

21 Sunday Jan 2018

Posted by Lyn Douglas in Hawaii, International Market Place Waikiki

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Don, Don Ho, Hawaii, International Market Place, Kalakaua, Photography, travel, Waikiki

Since my last trip to Hawaii there has been a big transformation in Waikiki. The International Market place which is located on Kalakaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki is now new, upscale and very modern.

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Kalakaua Entrance to International Market Place

I have very mixed feelings about the International Market place now. If you are a first time visitor to Waikiki you may think that the new market place is wonderful with its beautiful open space. And it is. However it has lost its old traditional charm. Thank goodness they have kept the original banyan tree which still dominates and is the main feature. But the old Hawaiian feel and street vendors are gone. I missed the Auntie’s stringing leis and the Hawaiians carving Hawaiian tiki statues. I missed the true international flair it had back in the day.

 

Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree

When I lived in Hawaii, the international market place was often our meeting place, particularly in the evenings and quite often it was where we spent the entire evening. There was always something happening and it was fun and remained like this for years.

 

International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place

However, It is now a beautiful open air environment with high end shops and many restaurants on several levels.

The ground floor has benches and chairs scattered about, so it’s easy to relax and enjoy just being there. Water features are everywhere, which make it feel fresh and calming. There is also a variety of trees, palms, potted plants and other vegetation. At the front near the Kalakaua entrance, you will find a new Don Ho statue where you can take photos with the local legend.

 

International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place
International Market Place

I have fond memories of the old international market place and while I miss the old one, there are certain aspects of the new market place that are simply delightful. It is still a great place to sit and take a break from walking or Waikiki traffic. You will find comfortable seats, lounges and benches on all levels of the market place. Stop and visit Don’s Tree house in the historic banyan tree which was planted in the mid 1800’s.

 

Tree House
Tree House
Tree House
Tree House
Tree House
Tree House

 

 

Stay cool under the Banyan tree
Stay cool under the Banyan tree
Stay cool
Stay cool

It seems that no matter how hot the day is, it is always cool and refreshing in the market place under the magnificent banyan tree.

Best Mai Tai – Under Pink Umbrellas

09 Tuesday Jan 2018

Posted by Lyn Douglas in Lunch on Waikiki Beach

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Ala Moana, Hawaii, Honolulu, Keipoikai, Photography, Royal Hawaiian, Royal Hawaiian hotel, Sur Lanai, travel, Waikiki

Sitting proudly on Waikiki beach is the Iconic luxury hotel the Royal Hawaiian Hotel which is affectionately known as the Pink Palace of the Pacific. This bright pink 90 year old regal hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki and only 2 miles from Ala Moana shopping mall and 9 miles from Honolulu Airport.

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View from Surf Lanai

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Royal Hawaiian
Royal Hawaiian
Royal Hawaiian
Royal Hawaiian
Royal Hawaiian
Royal Hawaiian
Mai Tai
Mai Tai

We chose the Surf Lanai restaurant which is in the Royal Hawaiian hotel for our belated birthday lunch celebration.  The Surf Lanai is an upscale outdoor beach-side restaurant serving up casual elegance and specializing in classic dishes and tropical local foods.

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The Surf Lanai offered beautiful views of the crystalline ocean and Diamond Head and a wonderful lunch selection with great service. Our meals were first class.

View from Surf Lanai
View from Surf Lanai
View from Surf Lanai
View from Surf Lanai
View from Surf Lanai
View from Surf Lanai
View from Surf Lanai
View from Surf Lanai

When I lived in Hawaii, I worked on the catamaran, the Keipoikai which would have been the mother of this Keipoikai.  I enjoyed fantastic memories of some very memorable days on Waikiki beach.

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Keipoikai Catamaran

 As we walked through the hotel to the restaurant on the beach we went through beautiful rooms with traditional Hawaiian decor. There were very few changes from when I lived in Hawaii. It felt like a step back in time.

 

 

Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.
Royal Hawaiian.

You don’t need to be a guest at the hotel to dine here at the Surf Lanai. We drove down from Kailua and took advantage of the complimentary parking. There is also valet parking available for diners at the hotel restaurants.

A walk on the beach after our meal was a perfect finish to a relaxed and delightfully lazy lunch.

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A walk on Waikiki beach

It was such a very special day out for both of us. 

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