Arrived here at FourWinds Villa about 6pm on the 11th. Fantastic place to stay, surrounded by birdlife and lovely view across the valley to the sea. Explored Byron the following day and then took a walk from Clarke's Beach, round to Wategos Beach and the lighthouse. Highlight was seeing two humpback mothers with calves in the bay, migrating south. Back to FourWinds for a spot of birdwatching, two Wedge-tailed Eagles nesting nearby entertained us as they moved ...

Left Sydney on the 10th joining the commuters in a less than direct exit of the city, but eventually made it onto the Pacific Highway. Stopped off at Cessnock for coffee and picked up a few things for picnic lunch. Slurped a few wines at Rosemount, Lindemans (picked up a couple of Bin 50 Shiraz) and McGuigan Cellars (case of clearskins Shiraz) where we had picnic lunch. Drove down a no through road to the Wyndham Estate but it was closed for tastings! Overnighte...

G'day, Arrived in Sydney early Monday 6th to grey drizzle, but quickly cleared while we explored Darling Harbour where we're staying at the Medina Grand Harbourside. The harbour is end to end bars and restaurants, which suits us just fine. Took the ferry round to the bridge and opera house in the afternoon, which were impressive. Clear skies from the off on Tuesday so great ferry trip to Manly to join all the young things on the beach, well we went for a stroll...