Busy Lake & Moving to Agnes Waters/1770

Woke early this morning to find the two other vans near us had already left. Decided to head off and check out a nearby lake to see if we could have a quiet stay for the day and night before heading to the coast.

We headed south to Boynedale Bush Camp, on the southern end of the large Lake Awoonga. We arrived at the lookout area, with a fabulous view over the lake and were excited to see the camp area further down the road.

We were so disappointed to find it filled full of campers everywhere and we immediately said no, it’s not for us. We headed back up to the lookout area and ate breakfast (as we׳d headed off early without eating) and thought about plan B.

Plan B involved just heading straight to the coast at
Agnes Water. We thought we would check out the area and low cost camp and if that was full there was a farm stay we could try. The low cost camp at Workman’s Beach was pretty busy, so after almost scraping the van on a tree trying to get past people just pulling in, we found a shady spot near the entrance and backed in.

We set up and by mid afternoon we decided to head out to check out the beaches nearby and then on to the town of 1770, which sits on the too of a small peninsula enjoying ocean views on one side and river on the other.

We checked out the Captain Cook monument and were lucky enough to see a bridal party at the tip taking photos and video of the wedding party.

The view across the river out towards the National Park was just beautiful. I think I’d like to come back and swim in the shallows of the lagoon at tide out. There is not much at 1770 other than a pub overlooking the water, much as I remember it from over 25 years ago. But there are lots of large, new homes built to take advantage of the water views all around.

We walked along the board walk admiring the view and then went to eat fish and chips and drink a mocktail as we watched the sun set over the lovely water. Apparently the sunset here at 1770 is one of only three places on Australia’s east coast where you can watch the sun set over the water.

Back to our caravan, time to shower and chill out for the evening.

Good night from Agnes Water and 1770 xxLeia mais