Location: Black Rocks, Bunjalong National Park - Northern New
South Wales, AUSTRALIA
We set off midday Friday for a Northern Rivers Scenic drive on our way to
Black Rocks Camping Area located Far North Coast in New South Wales, Australia.
With a 16 km dirt road into the campsite we spent 3 days, 2 nights under the
stars, in the sunshine and even enjoyed a little sprinkle of rain. It was
an awesome spot to stay and will be featured again in a Freedom Rocks Camping
Adventure later this year.
For now, enjoy the journey through some photos I was able to take along the
way, mostly in date order.
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Checking the Weather |
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On the morning of any camping adventure I always like to check what to expect in the coming days - that's why I switch over to the weather channel - local weather, every 10 minutes. Good Time to eat breakfast too. |
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We arrive @ Bunjalong National Park |
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After a 2 hour scenic driver through the Northern Rivers we arrive at the national park entrance - 20 kms more untill camping area. |
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Here - this looks a good site! |
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After a large lap around the camp grounds we find a non-populated spot, right near the beach entrance for 4x4s |
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Looking South |
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After choosing a location I like to have a walk around and check out the sorrounds. |
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Looking North |
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Check out those three breakers - what an awesome spot! I'm pretty excited at this stage about the camp area and beach - The weather was fantastic on arrival. |
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I like this spot! |
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Now I have looked around it's time to set up camp. It's about 4 in the afternoon, it's still pretty hot and there's work to be done. |
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Map of Black Rocks camping area |
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Camp starts to take shape |
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Ground protector is down, tent location identified. |
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Finishing touches on Inner Shell |
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The race between sundown and establishing camp is on! |
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Easy Coffee |
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Thanks to Brother Ben for the Billy and Father Linden for the gas stove. Both presents from my last birthday :) Perfect timing! |
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Just after dusk |
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This is the first time I have used my 3G A920 to get dusk shots, I am pleased with the results I am getting for such a small and compact device. |
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Day II |
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Looking South from top of dunes platform and stairs to beach |
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Stairs to beach |
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Well - almost - bit of a jump at the bottom! |
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You'd think we were on Mars |
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Black Rock Wave |
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These blacks rocks are the reason the cam area got it's name they streech from the campsite for many kilometers north |
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Hello Deano! |
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This is Deano everyone - he came and kept me company on this adventure. |
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Left our mark |
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The black rocks are very 'sand stoneish' so engraving was quite easy - nature looks after the rest. |
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Yes - we were really there! |
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See - Dean and Chris was ere 2004 |
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Time to 4 x 4 |
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This was our first real 4 x 4 off road onto no road adventure. A 10kms section of the beach is open to 4x4s to drive between black rocks and shark bay (another larger campsite) |
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4 x 4 engaged! |
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We are at the other end of the beach! |
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Thanks Deano! |
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Thanks Deano for the encouragement to let some air out and get sandy! |
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Jeep handles supperbly off road |
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Rangers Passing |
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Ooops we drove 100m too far along the beach - time to move up a little! Protect the Enviroment! Hey! Rangerman! Your going the wrong way!! |
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This is the edge of Shark Bay |
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My corner where I turned around |
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Lots of seaweed |
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Lots of seaweed this end of the beach |
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Shark Bay Camping Area |
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Is just behind and within the trees on the right handside |
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Time to head back along the beach |
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Got a canoe? Perfect spot for it! |
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Ants Feeding at Night |
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Night II - Ants feasting on dripped bbq sauce |
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Final day at camp |
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A bit cooler today - little bit of overnight drizzle. Everything is nice and fresh in the mornings |
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Financed by AUSTAR |
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This camping adventure would not have been possible without the employment opportunity I have with Austar Communications (AUN) |
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Camp comes to and end |
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Still got hot coffee and cold refreshing water left |
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McDonald's Lunch @ Ballina |
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Nothing beats a fresh sandwich from McDonald's on the way home. Fresh hot Cappucino and McChicken with Sweet n Sour sauce - Yum! |
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