With the Penguin camper trailer off the road with a snapped cable for three months and unable to sit still and wait, we opted for a cabin at Hat Head National Park. We loved this place so much we went twice in three months. First time in the diesel Prado and second time fully electric in the Tesla. Charging was a no brainer, too easy and the superchargers along the east coast were well placed, fast and trouble free. I have blended the two trips into one and have recommended to anyone who will listen that Hat Head is well worth a visit and needs a minimum of a week. Once you get there you will understand why. It’s amazing.
Being a long drive – 1297kms from home, we made several wee, feed, charge and walk stops with overnight stays at Mittagong.
Morning tea break in Euroa at Burkes Bakery. Cream donuts mmm….
Bulahdelah was lunch stop on day two. This gorgeous fluffy pooch was irresistible. A pretty town for a break and a short walk. And a book swap! Yay!
Arrival at Hat Head late at night we had dinner at the Bowls Club and an evening walk before early to bed night. Simple fare. Frill free school camp feel about the food. No complaints from me. I enjoyed every mouthful. HUGE portions. Veggies piled high and large pieces of protein hit the spot. Nice to sample the local brew as well.
Evening walk. Oh so beautiful.
Birdlife is abundant and these cheeky fellows were constantly around. We did not feed them!! But they sure were hoping.
Korogoro Headland Circuit walk 3.2km. Not long in distance but it is a Grade 4 walk. There was some rocky bits i struggled with but it was an awesome walk and the views are incredible. Worth the puffing and panting in the hard bits. Being there during whale season we saw whales almost every day. Awesome!
Connors Track is a longer walk we didn’t complete but even a partial walk provides beautiful views.
The walking bridge which leads to Korogoro Headland Circuit and other hikes.
Korogoro Creek is constantly changing with the tides. I love it. The colours are beyond belief. Walking the bridge to see fish and stingrays at low tide is a daily treat. Always something to see.
The creek at low tide.
Tannins as the tidal changes drain the creek
I can not stop taking photos of the creek. It is stunning.
Just out of town are magnificent sand dunes. The road leading to the camp ground for access to the dunes is quite pot holed and really only suitable for 4WD. If you can get there, it is spectacular.
There are several towns close by from half an hour to and hours drive which are worth a visit. The closest is South West Rocks. A largish town with a nice beach but we prefer Hat Head. The beaches and creek are much nicer and the serenity is definitely a winner for us. We had lunch at Shoey’s Bakery.
Crescent Head and Killick Creek are a bit further in the opposite direction but i was keen to check it out. It has a nice family atmosphere. Lots of kids. Not for us. Great views from Little Nobby. We saw whales from the top. However, although a really nice location, i still prefer Hat Head. It is so much more peaceful. Try the donuts at Barnetts Bakery.
Hat Head had an abundance of Pelicans. Pelicans. Pelicans. Lots of Pelicans.
Some of the critters i prefer to see from the distance and not encounter close up…Garrggh.
Day trip to Urunga Lagoon was great. We enjoyed the boardwalk, peering over the edge checking out heaps of fist and a bunch of water dragons. The strength of the river current flowing out to sea is frightening. The boardwalk is a great walk. Lots to see. Definitely worth the drive.
For lunch we drove inland to Bellingen. What a pretty town. Loads of posh shops to fill in a bit of time window shopping. Amazing pastries the Swiss Patisserie and Bakehouse. I’ll go back there just to try more! Lots more!
And on the way back to Hat Head we stopped at The Honey Place.
Sting rays at low tide from the foot bridge. Spent ages watching them. Such elegant creatures.
Final dinner at the Bowls Club. Never can complain about the serving sizes!
I’ll be back!
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