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The Town On The Edge: Part Two

By: Phoenix Arrien

We explore Mallacoota by land today, taking an extended walk along a deserted beach where the waves swirls around rocks and slaps the shore in a rush of foam before running gently up the shell-pocked sand.

In late September whales appear along the coast as they make their way south to Antarctica but no such giants are present today. There is still plenty to see. The coast is wild and rugged and a strong attraction is to visit the historic old lighthouses, many of whom still shine a light for ships. The walk continues along colourful heathland and then through stunted forests, the trees all windswept and twisted, but the ground soft underfoot.

Our farewell in town occurs at the grooviest live music event I have been to for a long time. Locals all gather at Café 54 once a week for resident musicians to rock the place with blues covers and a few locally inspired tunes. Plenty of food, noise and local gossip creates a great send off from a jewel in a beautiful coastal wilderness, oozing with classic low-key Australian friendliness.

Whale Watching in Australia

By: Phoenix Arrien

Towns along the mid north coast of Australia’s New South Wales - a prime whale watching region - have adopted whales as part of the ‘Humpback Whale Migration Icon’ project.

Port Stephens has adopted ‘Panda’, a juvenile Fairly whale; Port Macquarie has embraced Panda’s mother, ‘Magenta’, a supermum featuring a distinctive ‘M’ on the underside of her white tail; while Coffs Coast has adopted a Humpback called ‘Janggalay’ (meaning Free Spirit/Happy Go Lucky).

The whale watching season along this stretch of Australia occurs from June to November and attracts visitors to view these amazing ocean giants from pristine coastal vantage points or on board professional cruise operations.

I have watched whales from several vantage points around Australia’s coast and I can honestly say it is an incredible sight. They are huge, slow and mighty and magnificent - giants of the sea.

Visit www.midnorthcoastnsw.com.au for more information.

Australia is a breathtaking country and has so many wonderful and diverse places to visit and one must-see location for your itinerary is Byron Bay.

This relaxed coastal village is a backpackers dream with many things to see and do, including whale watching and eating divine food from unique cafes and pubs. With hundreds of places to stay you never have to worry about finding the right accommodation. Take your pick from hotels, motels, houses, apartments, cottages, pubs and a whole lot more.

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