Hat Head

Today we drove off site to visit Arakoon en route to a place called South West Rocks. At Arakoon we walked the Monument Hill trail, so called as it features a monument to Germans interned during World War 1, 2 of whom died in the local Trial Bay prison. This walk led onto the Bridle Path
and then ono the Powder Store trail. a small black snake slithered across Karen's path along the way. At the end of the walk we visited the Trial Bay cafe/restaurant but were disappointed to be told that only items on the lunch menu could be purchased. Karen was looking forward to a cool cider - but alcohol not allowed without food. Alan fancied a piece of hummingbird cake with a coffee, but cake was not allowed during lunchtime!! Seemed stupid rules to us - but rules are rules!!!
In the afternoon we drove the short distance to South West Rocks, where we found Horseshoe Bay (a spot that had been recommended by people we had met on another trip to Oz) and another delightful beach. Again we were in and out of the sea in an effort to cool off.
On our drive back to base we encountered a couple of dingoes, our first ever in Australia. They were very timid and scuttled off into the bush as we stopped the car to have a closer look.Read more