Made my day..A Tawny Frogmouth

So much to see and do at Kiama that we decided to book another night at the caravan park. At 30 dollars a night with free electric we thought it reasonable and being almost on the beach, a bonus.

Van and my brother's car. So grateful to Andre for letting us use the car. Saved no end of cost for the six weeks.

Before heading to Fitzroy Falls no visit would have been complete without going to the famous Kiama Blowhole. Not as good as normal because the wind was in the wrong direction but still pretty impressive. Being told of another smaller blowhole 5 minutes further along the coast it was another 'had to see if it was any better'.

Kiama Lighthouse by the blowhole

Little blowhole not so good

Then it was off to the Falls. Just happened to be on Tuesday (Melbourne cup race day) and we had been warned that during the race everyone on this side of Australia, especially near Melbourne, would down tools and watch the race. Thankfully we were already walking along the boardwalk so none of it interfered with our visit. The impressive 81m waterfall, from which the town takes its name, is one of the many natural falls that runs alongside the creek. At the top of the walk is a lookout with spectacular views of the falls and the surrounding area.

On route back to the campsite we spied a sign for Carrington Falls. A hard right turn took us along a road which ended just after a small single track river bridge. Unfortunately, due to forest fires a couple of months ago, the rest of the way through the forest had a huge locked gate strewn across the entrance so no chance of walking to view.

Another 'on route' stop. Jamberoo lookout

Wednesday we were woken at a silly time. Our neighbours in a small camper van kept opening and closing the side door and talking very loudly without any thought to those still trying to sleep. Oh well, we wanted to get away fairly early to do the treetop walk at Fly.

Tree Fern

Long way down

Above the treetops

120 steps to the top

View from the top of the tower

And seen from the steps on the tower a male Tawny Frogmouth with the female on the nest. The chick had not long hatched according to the rangers, about one day old.

Male

And the chick with mum.