Newcastle Trip

Day trip to Newcastle about 160 km north (2hours)

Quite a hot day - 35c, just a beautiful area.

We travelled on the Pacific Highway, avoiding the freeways, and staying close to the coastline.

Duncan drove, getting his hours up.  He did well as it was a fairly long stint behind the wheel.

Nobbys Beach Lighthouse

Walking out to the lighthouse on the causeway.  Goofy kids.

Looking back to Fort Scratchley

http://www.fortscratchley.com.au/

Nobbys Beach

I had always heard of Nobbys Beach, and now I've been there.  It was a happy accident really.  I saw the lighthouse as we drove through the city streets of Newcastle and thought lets take a look.

Quite an interesting area.  Huge port area.  We found a cafe in the beach pavilion and watched as huge storm clouds rolled in, lightning, with just a sprinkle of rain.

Great day out!