*Holiday* Day One - Nelson Bay to Katoomba!

Boyo! We are so excited for this new adventure we are about to begin. So excited we were up hours before we planned on being up!

Our first stint was an easy 3 hour one to spend the night at Katoomba. 

First stop coming into Katoomba was the Jamison Lookout. 

I was lost for words.

A short stroll up the road then took us to Wentworth Falls Lookout. Couldn't see the falls the best but the views were once again breathe taking.

After visiting the Lookouts we arrive at our hotel. Echo Point Motor Inn. We thought that seeing as though we were only staying one night we would just go for cheap accommodation. That ended up being the biggest mistake ever. The place was absolute crap. Which is a shame because the staff were so lovely. It had a very overall dirty feel to it, dusty and smelly. There was no air con and I was afraid to use the fans as they had dust caked on them. The walls were dirty and cracked. It just seems like there is no care put into the place. The top off was when I had an allergy and asthma attack!  epppppppp!

Well enough about the shitty hotel then. 

After getting ourselves organised in the hotel we decided to head to Scenic World and do the works =)

First we went down on the Cable way. The boys thought it was great. 

Second thing we done was walk through the Heritage Rain forest. Scattered throughout it were left over items from the mining days. 

 After the walk we went up the train way... backwards. Thank goodness! I think I would of pooped my pants if we come down it. 

Later on that evening we went down to Echo Point Lookout to get a closer look at the Three Sisters. I thought they were amazing from Scenic World but this was even more spectacular! 

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Day 2 we continue our adventure to Jenolan Caves then through to Canberra.

Our Stay @ Beaches, Nelson Bay

Our end in Port Stephens is at the place our adventure first started here. Beaches Apartments in Nelson Bay...

Bit of a funny story when we arrived here yesterday, the reception put us in the wrong room. It was massive we had no idea why we were getting such a huge place! After she released the confusion we were moved to our real room. The exact same room we stayed in when we first got here!

I actually really love this place. It's quiet, friendly, and clean. The have thought of everything to make your stay comfortable, even provide salt and pepper. 

The rooms looked lovely before the kids trashed it. 

Our balcony over looks the tropical set pool. 

The only thing I don't like about the place is the step into the shower/ bath. Could be dangerous. But we managed just fine. 

I will be sad to leave in the morning. But i can assure you if we ever come back to this place for a holiday we will be staying at beaches. =)

Here is my darling Zack over indulging in a chocolate cornetto. 

Tomorrow we start the first leg of our trip! We are heading to Katoomba for the night. 

Will try an update as soon as I can xx 

Walk A Day Challenge: Day Three! Bagnall Beach Reserve Park to Amarna Resort.

So yesterdays walk was an easy one. Bagnall Beach Reserve Park to just past the Amarna Resort. 

I wanted to go further but I seen a snake, and that was a deal breaker for me. 

I have the worst snake phobia ever. Probably not the best phobia to have when the place we are moving to will probably have more sightings of them. I did stand there for a bit and try to look at it, warming myself up to the idea of snakes. But then the sneaky cridder popped its ugly head up and looked at me, I was like 'noooooope I'm out'.

The thing about my snake phobia is, it was only about 2 years ago I seen my first one in the wild. Boy oh boy was that an embarrassing episode! We went for a walk at Blackbutt reserve in Newcastle. They had signs up everywhere warning of snakes, I thought to myself surely we wont see any, its the middle of winter. But sure enough we came across the smallest little red belly black just minding his own business having a sunbake. Oh my, apparently it was a big deal for me!I could walk past it, I was crying and hyperventilating. Hubby thought he was going to have to piggy back me past it! I have no idea why I have this phobia. Maybe I was killed by one in my past life. Who knows! 

The sky was blue and the water crystal clear yesterday! Why would you want to be anywhere else?

Thing Zackie has been enjoying these walks more then me for a change. Or maybe its the big play afterwards at the parks. 

Stay tuned for tomorrows walk xx

Walk A Day Challenge: Day Two! Nelson Bay Marina Spit.

Day Two! Just a short Stroll today down the Nelson Bay Marina Spit. 

I love walking up here, always Pelicans Hanging around having a good time. 

Beauty can be found in so many simple things around Port Stephens. 

Come back tomorrow to see where I go next xx

Walk A Day Challenge : Day One, Fly Point To The Marina

So, with under 40 days left until we leave I have decided to challenge myself with a walk every day until then. Really to make the most of this paradise, and to have some great memories. 

Today was Fly Point to the Marina, in Nelson Bay. I did my first ever reverse angle park at Fly Point! I hate reversing. 

It was a stunning beautiful day for a walk to! Completely picture perfect. 

Once we reached the Marina, Zack had a play for ages at the park. 

Here he is offering me his shop special cake! 

Here is the Marina on the walk back. Complete Bliss!

Cant wait for my walk tomorrow xxxx

The Secret Pathway, To Heaven On Earth!

I have all the answers in one picture for you.

Enjoy xxx

Photo taken near Fly Point, Nelson Bay