Bridport – St Helens

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29^thDecember 2012.

Daniel's 38th birthday today (but he still thinks he's 21!!!). It was a beautiful morning but the wind was very strong. So after breakfast, we packed up and moved further south towards the Bay of Fires. It was a great drive, a combination of some coastal views and green country hills. It felt like we were in a different country. Upon arriving at the Bay of Fires, we were faced with awesome sceneries. It was rather similar to the south east coast of New South Wales, but the wind and water was extremely cold. On a down side, all the camping areas along the Bay of Fires were packed like sardines. We have never seen so many people camping so close to one another. No matter, there were more camp sites further south of St Helens and we found a nice spot by the river mouth. It wasn't as windy, which made it a much more pleasant campground where we celebrated Daniel's birthday.

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Photos

Waterhouse Point
Pedro at Waterhouse Point campsite. Lovely ocean views, but too windy!

Waterhouse Point
Taylor in the wind. Our shower tent struggled to stand upright with the wind blowing.

Tasman Highway
The country views on route to St Helens via the Tasman Highway was fantastic.

Binnalong Bay
Welcome to Binnalong Bay, the southern end of the Bay of Fires

Bay of Fires
Breathtaking views of the coast

Bay of Fires
Another fantastic view

St Helens
A bay just outside of St Helens, on route to Binnalong Bay

St Helens
View from our campsite near St Helens

Comments

[Diana Nicoll]

The Peach&Nicoll's
Hi all of you we have been keeping up with your trip. Your trip in Tas looks like you all are having a great time are you still in St Helens or where are you now hope you are safe and away from the fires Luv from us all xx00

[THE NICOLL FAMILY]

Hi Diana, We have been out of reception area for a while now and have not had a chance to blog. We are all fine thanks, and away from the fires. Enjoying the last week of Tassie.

[Grandpa]

Are You OK?
Come on guys, give us some indication that you are all ok down in Tassie fire country. We watch the news and see danger for people traveling down there. We call but no answer. Show us a sign! Love from worried grand parents.

[THE NICOLL FAMILY]

Sorry for the lack of correspondence, we have been out of reception area in cradle mountain. We are fine and away from the fires in Tas. Will upload more blogs when able. We are enjoying the time we have left in Tassie.