Motoring around the Hawkesbury

Well we're thinking of applying for long term residency of the Hawkesbury Region as rain and strong southerly winds keep us in the area. We did attempt to venture to Newcastle on Friday night but lets say, large swells and strong gusts encouraged us to return to the safety of the Hawkesbury! As Roger said " He didn't fancy being the headline news report on channel 9 news!"

Jason from Dufour had encouraged us to explore the creeks and beauty of the Hawkesbury and the surrounding Kuring Gai Chase National Park so fate has kept us here doing just this. I guess we have to accept that you can't create deadlines when cruising because the weather determines so much. Hard for Roger to reconcile.

It is really very beautiful with deep fjord like flooded valleys, their sandstone cliffs covered in large gums clinging to the vertical sides. The first night we took refuge in a bay of the same name and subsequently have explored Cowan Creek and Smiths Creek where we have anchored for the past 2 nights. It's very peaceful with some sun and the sounds of rain on the deck of Dreamweaver, whilst we are cocooned safely inside.

So when do we head off again? Looks like it may be Tuesday morning still going north in search of the warmth and sun. The winds will hopefully subside and the swells drop and we can set off, Maloolaba here we come! Fingers crossed!!!
Anne