Australia Part 11- Stanwell Park, Kiama Blowhole, Kings Point Retreat Ulladulla for Camping
Day 15 (4/1/16)
The plan was to visit Stanwell Park, Nan Tien Temple, Kiama and finally Ulladulla to set up our tent for camping
The weather forecast said that there would be a shower or worse, thunderstorm these few days
Besides, Nan Tien Temple at Wollongong was closed for some reason
Quite unlucky huh~
Stanwell Park is the first of several pretty coastal towns south of the Royal National Park, on Lawrence Hargrave Drive. It's a popular beach for surfing and picnics and an easy day trip from Sydney.
The hills that rise sharply from the coast to the escarpment and the strong air currents make Stanwell Tops a prime spot for hang gliding.
The Grand Pacific Drive passes through Stanwell Park on its spectacular route along the coast to the South Coast. Stop at Sea Cliff Bridge, located between Coalcliff and Clifton, for a walk along this engineering masterpiece (need to zoom in my picture to see it).
Kiama's famous Blowhole is the largest in the world!
It is now one of the most famous geological sites in the Illawarra region.
This landmark has attracted people to the region for over 100 years, was first sighted by George Bass when he anchored his whale boat in the sheltered bay, now known as Kiama harbour, in December 1797.
It is estimated that 600,000 people visit the Blowhole per year
Kiama Blowhole is a natural rock formation where water spouts 20 metres or more into the air. Located next to Kiama Lighthouse at Blowhole Point, this spectacular display is most impressive when seas run from the southeast.
The Blow Hole was excavated out by the sea, along the line of a dyke in the Permian Blow Hole Latite (the base foundational rock in the area). A long sea cave was hollowed out along the dyke and then collapsed through to the surface at its landward end. When waves or sea surge pushes water into this cave, compressed air at the end may force spray up through the hole, sometimes to quite a considerable height. The activity of the Kiama Blow Hole varies greatly, and depends on sea conditions for the height of its spray.
The area is floodlit until 1am, making the blowhole a stunning night-time attraction too.
Kings Point Retreat Ulladulla is set on 12 pristine acres surrounded by native bushland, located just minutes from the Ulladulla town centre, Racecourse Beach and Burrill Lake. It is spacious and immaculate with many awesome activities to choose from such as tennis, squash, spa and sauna, basketball, table tennis, games room and function room.
It is ideal for a family holiday, coastal caravan and camping break, couples weekend away, solo adventure, or just to getaway from the big smoke and hear some adorable wildlife while experiencing the beautiful Ulladulla Region.
It provides cottages, cabins for accomodation
The caravan Park has both powered and unpowered sites.
We chose the unpowered sites
Had to stay away from electronic devices for few days~
Since it was still drizzling
We decided to go to the games room to have a cup of coffee first
Which we later realized it's the wrong decision
Upon completing the games
The rain did not stop but got even heavier
We had no choice but to build the tent as soon as possible before the sky gets dark
I finally had a chance to see how to build a tent (only see hehe!)
While giving my mental support
I managed to take some photos for them as I had no idea how to build it
It's a two room tent
Quite a huge tent for five persons!
Really salute the three of them
They built the camping tent under the heavy rain for hours
We even had to wipe the interior of the tent as it was flooded with water
Later
We went out for a good McD meal for dinner
Call it a day!
The plan was to visit Stanwell Park, Nan Tien Temple, Kiama and finally Ulladulla to set up our tent for camping
The weather forecast said that there would be a shower or worse, thunderstorm these few days
Besides, Nan Tien Temple at Wollongong was closed for some reason
Quite unlucky huh~
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| Driving through the forest |
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| Stanwell Park |
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| Feeling so tiny in front of nature~ |
The hills that rise sharply from the coast to the escarpment and the strong air currents make Stanwell Tops a prime spot for hang gliding.
The Grand Pacific Drive passes through Stanwell Park on its spectacular route along the coast to the South Coast. Stop at Sea Cliff Bridge, located between Coalcliff and Clifton, for a walk along this engineering masterpiece (need to zoom in my picture to see it).
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| Pelicans~ |
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| Stopped by at Kiama for lunch |
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| The deep fried seafood set~ |
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| I wonder how can people swim in this freezing cold water in a rock pool amid strong winds? |
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| Huge waves |
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| So misty and windy~ |
Kiama's famous Blowhole is the largest in the world!
It is now one of the most famous geological sites in the Illawarra region.
This landmark has attracted people to the region for over 100 years, was first sighted by George Bass when he anchored his whale boat in the sheltered bay, now known as Kiama harbour, in December 1797.
It is estimated that 600,000 people visit the Blowhole per year
Kiama Blowhole is a natural rock formation where water spouts 20 metres or more into the air. Located next to Kiama Lighthouse at Blowhole Point, this spectacular display is most impressive when seas run from the southeast.
The Blow Hole was excavated out by the sea, along the line of a dyke in the Permian Blow Hole Latite (the base foundational rock in the area). A long sea cave was hollowed out along the dyke and then collapsed through to the surface at its landward end. When waves or sea surge pushes water into this cave, compressed air at the end may force spray up through the hole, sometimes to quite a considerable height. The activity of the Kiama Blow Hole varies greatly, and depends on sea conditions for the height of its spray.
The area is floodlit until 1am, making the blowhole a stunning night-time attraction too.
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| The Blowhole Point |
It is ideal for a family holiday, coastal caravan and camping break, couples weekend away, solo adventure, or just to getaway from the big smoke and hear some adorable wildlife while experiencing the beautiful Ulladulla Region.
It provides cottages, cabins for accomodation
The caravan Park has both powered and unpowered sites.
We chose the unpowered sites
Had to stay away from electronic devices for few days~
 |
| Saw so many caravans |
We decided to go to the games room to have a cup of coffee first
Which we later realized it's the wrong decision
 |
| Playing table tennis |
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| Playing pool |
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| While I was happily sitting at a corner to continue my reading. I was reading 1984 by George Orwell~ |
The rain did not stop but got even heavier
We had no choice but to build the tent as soon as possible before the sky gets dark
I finally had a chance to see how to build a tent (only see hehe!)
While giving my mental support
I managed to take some photos for them as I had no idea how to build it
It's a two room tent
Quite a huge tent for five persons!
 |
| What a big difference when compared to the huge caravan next to our tent! |
They built the camping tent under the heavy rain for hours
We even had to wipe the interior of the tent as it was flooded with water
Later
We went out for a good McD meal for dinner
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| Cold drinks on a cold night~ |
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