The Solitary Islands Coast

The Solitary Islands Coast is a unique and naturally diverse area north of Coffs Harbour. We visited national parks and culturally important sites along the coast. A visit to the Solitary Islands Aquarium at the Southern Cross University in Coffs Harbour exposed us to the diversity of marine life off the coast. The explanations givenContinue reading “The Solitary Islands Coast”

The Pilliga: scrub, sculptures and sandstone caves

We travel north-west from Coonabarrabran to explore the expansive Pilliga Forest. We read about the Pilliga while charging our car at the fast charger in Coonabarrabran (during our stay in the Warrumbungles) and were attracted to visit there. The Pilliga Forest includes over 5,000 km2 of semi-arid woodland. The native cypress pine (Callitris) growing there hasContinue reading “The Pilliga: scrub, sculptures and sandstone caves”