Sunday, December 11, 2011

Bored? Looking for your next adrenaline rush?

How about Rock Surfing? Aussies from NSW look to have invented a new heart pounding, adrenaline induced sport.
 It was a rainy day at Scotts Head NSW,we left behind the surf beach. We just happen to spot three guys on a  rocky point north of Scotts Head. They waved their arms tauntingly and heckled the enormous waves as they built to a intimidating size then ducked down as the sets piled over them. It was all a good, fun game of chicken. For a good thirty minutes we watched the waves pound and the young blokes were still there when we finally left. Crazy good spectator sport and it makes our skydiving adventure look sane.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Raindog

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Caravan Christmas Tree


The Christmas spirit is alive and well at the NSW caravan parks
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Woolgoola -Nambucca NSW

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Gafton side street.

Woolgoola

Another Aussie Iconic Giant Thing

Peacock at Coffs Harbour

Old Shipwreck-Woolgoola

A few days of summer rain fell on us for the first time in months. Temperatures still mild and warm but beaches aren't as tempting. Time to move on.
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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Spookies Beach

Spookies Surf Beach has earned the name for two reasons. One is that the surf is big and rocks and reef fill the shallow waters infront of the surf break but secondly because of the giant sharks that prowl the area. We watched this surfer at Spookies take off on a humungus wave then bail out only seconds later.. His day was done as he paddled onto the rocks with a fraction of the original board.
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Monday, December 5, 2011

Angourie Point- Surfing Reserve


The first ever surfing reserve in Australia is here at Angourie Point NSW.  Known as one of the best surf breaks in Australia, it would be expected that you might find a steady stream of crazed dudes in wet suits piled high on the cliff mesmerized by the emerald green swells sauntering towards the white sandy shore.

The Southern side of the point is a gentle beach know as Back Beach. The northern corner is sheltered by a rocky bluff. Perfect for the novice surfer with a small and consistent break. Head south along the beach and the swells swell to a impressive size breaking right and left  tempting  the intermediate surfer sand sporting a booming local scene.. For the experienced and adrenaline crazed, the northern side of the point will call and not disappoint. Starting with a hair raising jump off the rocks to enter the water and the rocky shallow bottom for a harsh and dangerous finish. Helmets aren't frowned upon here.
Surfing here makes for a great spectator sport with a tinge of danger in the air.

Backbeach

North side of Angourie Point.

Death Wish ride at Angourie Points Northern break
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