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Berry Berry Best Of the South Coast

Well here we are waiting...for the Berry Berry best of Berry and the South Coast of NSW..the weather is not being very co-operative at all, and so we sit here and wait.

We were going to just come and see the coast for a few days, and then head back up the mountain and head for Victoria, before heading back to the Hunter for the big 90th birthday, but have decided to stay put here at the beautiful Berry Showground for a few weeks and hope that we get at least a few days of Sunshine!  We  can but live in hope.  So much to see and do around here and especially for the photographer, but the right conditions certainly make a difference.

We have had a few short drives, out and about around the beautiful beaches of the South Coast, and had a lovely and interesting lunch at the Top Pub in Berry.  Lots of lovely little coffee shops and delicatessens within the town with its lovely tree lined streets and so rich in history.

The name Berry dates back to 1889, the locality being originally known as Broughton Creek from its beginning in 1825 as part of a rural holding called 'Coolangatta'. The township takes its name after Alexander Berry who pioneered settlement in the district and established 'Coolangatta' with his brother-in-law, Edward Wollstonecraft in 1822. Berry started life as a private town on his sprawling county estate.

One of The Many Tree lined street Cafes - The Old Telegraph Station

Dairying and logging on the coastal plain were the initial drawcards to the district. Now a sense of purpose and peace comes from the enjoyment of a rural lifestyle in a striking landscape.Still steeped in its rich history, and very much a toruist mecha for all to enjoy.

The long sweep of Seven Mile Beach, backed by sand dunes and forest, has one of the largest remaining areas of natural coastal dune vegetation in the central part of NSW, and is one of the many short drives we have had the opportunity to do.

Seven Mile Beach

Collaged photo of Seven Mile Beach

 Driving south, through Nowra and heading towards Batemans Bay is the tiny lakeside village of Burrill Lake, and just a little bit further south is the beautiful beaches of Dolphin Point.  On a fine day or with a good sunrise - a photographers paradise.

Rock platforms at Dolphin Point

Waves crashing in over the Rocks at Dolphin Point

Rock Pools at Dolphin Point

Enjoying a quiet lunch at the Top Pub in Berry (the $12.95 special of the day), there are some interesting things that take your eye.

The Roof of The Pub is adorned with different Boats

Some Of The Walls Adorned with many hub caps

Not to say, that Barry enjoyed a beer

And so, that brings us to the end of another day.  Back to the bus to enjoy a quiet night with our little birds.  Life is different with out our little Pache, but slowly getting used to it.  Muddie is turning out so much like her, and has so much character.  Unlike Pache and Freckles, he just loves his greens, and enjoys nothing more than a plate of his own peas - puts a whole new meaning to mushy peas ...lol

Muddie enjoying his mushy peas.

Just have to hope the weather improves and we can get out and start to explore some of the lovely national parks and walks in the area.

Until the next chapter...........