Adventures with G & T: A southern sojourn

It's a funny time of year to head south but we had a reason for doing it.
And actually it is rather nice.
We are camped in the caravan park at Corrimal next to the beach, it is very quiet (apart from the building work going on at the surf club next door) there is hardly anyone here.
It's like being on holiday!

There are many things to like about Wollongong.

1. There is a bike path that stretches for many ks along the coast. It weaves from beach to beach and passes many cafes and places of refreshment. It goes right next to where we are staying.

2. Beaches. Great beaches for swimming or surfing. It's a bit cool for swimming but there are plenty of surfers out there.

3. Ocean pools. It seems like every beach has an ocean pool. They are not very popular at the moment (see above) but are a great thing for families in the winter.

4. Likewise there are many playgrounds that we have seen along the bike path. The local council certainly seems to put a bit of effort into facilities here.

5. The setting of Wollongong is quite scenic, sandwiched between the ocean and the escarpment - even if the steelworks are a bit of an eyesore. The escarpment is home to some nice bushwalks: up, down and along. Mount Keira has a network of tracks and spectacular views from the lookout.