There is something glorious about an early cloudy morning. After leaving Long Jetty my first stop for the day was Norah Head lighthouse. There was a bit of a cool breeze but there was no chill to the air. The path to the lighthouse seemed to be a favourite with walkers.

The sky was dark and the sea choppy. It was a beautiful start to the day.

I drove along Elizabeth Bay Rd and stopped off at one of the many viewing platforms. A lone walker pushing against the wind walked along an otherwise deserted beach. Behind him tiny Bird Island and a freighter. All set with an incredible backdrop of rain darkened clouds and early morning sun.

I couldn’t resist calling into Cams Wharf.

My next stop was Belmont.

An all weather swimmer leaving the water at the end of the pier.

At Joes Cutting Rd 95 K from Port Macquarie the trees from the bushfires already green and rejuvenating. I noticed as I drove on the blackened bark from the trees falling away with the new growth vibrant underneath. It just goes to slow how amazing nature is.

Port Macquarie was my next stop. I sat down at the waterfront and had my lunch. It was nice, I thought the town would be bigger. I could see the massive grey clouds that seemed to have settled and I watched as a lone fisherman packed up his gear and headed off. I had the idea that if I was going to make it to Coffs Harbour maybe I should also be moving.

But before arriving at Coffs Harbour there was one place left that I just had to visit. Nambucca Heads.

It really is a beautiful part of the coast. With some amazing and very different street art

At Coffs Harbour for the night. The rain has keep me indoors so I hope to have a look around tomorrow morning.