Waipu

Yesterday we went  into Leigh, Goat Island and Pakiri, which is where Eddie used to surf almost 50 years ago. It is quite a bit different now with public toilets and picnic tables. There was nothing like that then. They slept in the back of a van and cooked on an open fire. They parked on the dunes too, which is a big no no nowadays.

The water at Goat Island is so clear and the rock pools were lovely.

Goat Island Marine Reserve

Eddie at Goat Island Marine Reserve

Rock Pool Goat Island.

Pakiri Beach

We are in Waipu tonight for a night and then on to Bland Bay in the morning. We had a wander around the town, which didn't take long as it is very small. We went into the museum which is full of Waipu history. It was settled by Scots lead by Norman McLeod. They followed him from Scotland to Nova Scotia, Melbourne and then on to Waipu. Waipu is a caravan association camp ground with toilets, so we will be using our shower, but it is only $10 a night so pretty good rates. There is power and water for us to use too. 

We took a drive out to Waipu Cove for a quick look. Lovely beach with Cape Brett and the Hen and chicken Islands in the distance. 

Browning came too.

Eddie at Waipu Cove

Cape Brett from Waipu Cove