Camping in Meroo

This past weekend we set up camp at Meroo National Park for the long weekend. Monday was the Aussie equivalent of Labor Day, so everyone had a day off work. Our camp site was huge – we fit 8 tents (you can’t see them all in the picture below) and a large tarp for everyone to huddle under while it was raining. Just beyond our site you can see the ocean.

Meroo is along the South Coast of Australia about 3 hours south of Sydney. The drive there was beautiful, passing through country towns and spotting dairy farms along the way.

Playing cricket on the beach. We must have played for at least 3 hours. 

What’s a camping trip without marshmallows? Although I was really sad that Aussies don’t have a clue what s’mores are.

The park’s secluded beaches were beautiful. Such a contrast to the city’s over-packed beaches, where it’s hard to find a spot for your towel. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate … I was hoping to surf but the water was too cold for me. Everyone else didn’t seem to mind with their wet suits, so at least I got to watch!

 

 

 

I thought the seagrass washed up on shore was so odd looking. It was all different colors and textures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On the way home, we drove through the Royal National Forest and stopped at a lookout. Apparently this cliff is a favorite launching pad for hang gliding schools in the area, but since it was a holiday, we didn’t see any. 

~ by dawillia on October 8, 2008.