Yesterday, it took us about an hour to wander around Mount Mauganui, fondly known as The Mount. Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty.
We walked from the harbour side, Pilot Bay to the Ocean side Main Beach passing many friendly people along the way.
26 Thursday Apr 2018
Posted Mount Mauganui. The Mount
inYesterday, it took us about an hour to wander around Mount Mauganui, fondly known as The Mount. Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty.
We walked from the harbour side, Pilot Bay to the Ocean side Main Beach passing many friendly people along the way.
15 Sunday Apr 2018
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australia, birdwatching, Coffs coast, Coffs Harbour, dolphins, Muttonbird Island, NSW, Photography, Sawtell, Solitary Islands, Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, Surfing beaches, travel, whale watching, whales
About half way between Brisbane and Sydney, positioned on the East Coast of Australia in NSW is the area known as the Mid North Coast. The part of this area that I visit regularly is the Coffs coast, Coffs Harbour.
Over the years, I have walked parts of the Solitary Islands coastal walk many times including Sawtell, Jetty, Park Beach, Macauleys Headland, Diggers, Charlesworth Bay, Korora, Sapphire and Moonee.
The Solitary Islands coastal walk is a 60km stretch between Sawtell in the south to Red Rock in the northern beaches, linking a string of long golden beaches, rocky headlands and lush rainforest along the Coffs Coast. It is certainly one of the most beautiful walks on the east coast of Australia.
Solitary Islands and Muttonbird Island are picturesque and make for perfect bird watching, so bring your binoculars. Little terns and white bellied eagles are often seen along the shores. Dolphins surf the waves of these beaches all year round and the headlands are ideal for whale watching throughout the winter months.
The tracks are well set out with the walks to various grassy headlands. While some of the tracks are steep in places, they are well maintained and always provide interesting sea and mountain views.
There are kangaroos among the rocks on the beach as well as on the grass on the headland. Along the way there are surfing beaches where you can take amazing pictures of surfers. It is a magical experience.
This Coastal Walk is superb and can be done in stages. It is amazingly diverse – with long gorgeous beaches, steep stairs in suburbs, headlands, wildlife & estuaries along the way. Resting after walking at a pristine beach makes it even better
There is plenty of coast line to see with not a lot of bush restricting views. You are also able to get easy access to all the beaches and can then take a swim or just saunter along the sand.
These are some of the prettiest beach coves along the northern NSW coastline, with plenty of lovely coffee spots or picnic locations en route. You can visit lookouts and headlands and join the walk in many different places.
The total distance of the walk is 60 km but you can choose to do as much or as little as you like.
Overall it is a fabulous experience, mostly clearly signposted and comfortable walking. I would definitely recommend it.
03 Tuesday Apr 2018
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Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo, Hilo Bay, Hilo Farmers Markets, Japanese gardens, Japanese teahouse, Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens, Pagodas, Photography, travel, Waihonu Pond
Situated in the heart of Hilo town, on Banyan Drive, on the island of Hawai’i is the Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens. This beautiful park with Japanese Gardens, sits on a 24 acre park on Hilo Bay. These Edo-style Japanese gardens are said to be the largest such gardens outside Japan. The gardens contain Waihonu Pond as well as bridges, ponds, pagoda, statues, torii and a Japanese teahouse.
These traditional Japanese gardens are extensive, simple, peaceful and a place to walk, reflect and enjoy.
The park itself is beautiful with winding pathways that take you through the peaceful Japanese garden with many different foot bridges and several huge banyan trees.
Queen Liliʻuokalani Park and Japanese Gardens is such a beautiful tranquil place to have a picnic, stroll, or just relax on the beautiful landscapes.
With pagodas, bridges and flora and fauna that is perfectly landscaped, you are almost mythically transported to a magical place. Located along the shores of Hilo Bay, you can enjoy the bay as well.
As you wind your way through the park, over the arched bridges and past numerous Japanese statues, you begin to truly feel a sense of calm, which is pretty much what the park was designed to do in following traditional Japanese gardening techniques. Definitely worth a stroll through – and would certainly be a great place to enjoy a picnic lunch from the Farmer’s Market
We saw a Nene here, which was also a treat for us. It certainly is a great place for photographs. Anywhere you point your camera will give you a lovely photo.
Take the time to stroll through the garden and experience the peace and beauty of Hawaii. If you like to walk peaceful gardens or just take a quick walk, this is the place.
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