The Boomerang Coast

We have embraced the backpacker lifestyle just a little more intensely on these travels than in New Zealand (who knew we'd ever think of the camper van as luxurious?) - as we make our way up the eastern coast, campsites and pub accommodation (which is exactly as it sounds - you stay in a VERY basic room on the second story of a pub) have become our new home. While more challenging, it has also been a very liberating and personal way to experience the road. We know that this is an experience we may never have again, and one that is definitely changing our perspectives! More than ever we feel like true travelers.

The only real drawback - considerable lack of internet. Since we splurged last night and are staying at a holiday park, here is a photo dump of the last 10 amazing days of our trek.

The epically huge Grose Valley in the Blue Mountains - reminds you just how big the world is

Bouddi Coastal Hike

Behind waterfall in Dorrigo National Park

Pambula Beach

We visited the excellent Port Macquarie Koala Hospital

Barry has a severe curved spine but is tended to very well at the Koala Hospital

Not so cute huge scary lizard found on most campsites

Kangaroo and joey at Pebbly Beach

Perry's Lookdown in Blue Mountains National Park - a truly amazing view that doesn't nearly translate in pictures 

The Three Sisters from Echo Point, with a rainbow bonus

Wine tasting in the Hunter Valley

Sunset and pelicans north of Sydney