Myall Lakes Redux

With borders still closed and COVID still floating around the state, Garry and I have taken the opportunity to get out of town for a few days - away from the infectious crowds and the endlessly depressing COVID headlines. 

We''ve returned to Myall Lakes National Park to spend four nights at Bombah Point Eco Cottages. This is our third stay in one of its luxurious glass-enclosed cabins nestled among the eucalypt trees.

We first discovered this place when we booked an overnight stop here while on the road to Ballina in December 2016. It’s great to be back. We continue to marvel at the way these cottages have been maintained. They still look just as pristine as on our first visit five years ago. The owners also continue to book us into the same private cottage located at the end of the property’s private road.

This trip we’ve not gone very far. However, we did break out one afternoon to visit the lakes and take the car ferry across the channel that separates us from the coast. We then spend several hours making scenic stops to walk the beach and breath in the fresh sea air. While waiting for the ferry to depart, we were delighted to spot a large goanna stalking prey among the trees. These creatures are always an impressive sight.

We also had an impromptu visit one morning from a cheeky bush turkey. He strode the length of our cabin's wrap-around outdoor deck without fear or trepidation. Very entertaining - and a wonderful way to celebrate Garry's birthday.