If you have ever thought about a safe place to teach children snorkeling and have something interesting to look at to grab their imaginations then I suggest Camping at Woody Head Camping Ground in the Bundjalung National Park just north of Iluka on the northern bank of the Clarence River. There is more information about the area in our Newsletter page.
Right in front of the camping and picnic area is a rocky headland and scattered rocks around which grows lots of weed ie fish habitat. There is a big hole best located at half tide so it's not too deep, it's like being in a big fish bowl with fish of all types and sizes swimming around you and to my absolute delight when I was there recently, there were three big turtles feeding on the weed and sleeping/hiding at the bottom of the hole. A couple were quite tame and came up and floated just below me before moving away slowly and later on when I was snorkeling along the rock ledge looking for what I could find in the weed a turtle swam up beside me, looking at me, me looking at him, just paddling along, WOW, what a time to remember. That's really what getting out of your comfort zone is all about, you just don't know what can turn up.
That is what I love about camping, having nature all around me - yes I know in a park you have to share but basically you are all there for the same reason. Just step out, have a camp fire - wood is provided - walk along the shoreline, go fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, boating - there is a boat ramp - driving up the beach - the entrance is just back up the highway a km or so. For the more adventurist there is a bike track to town with access to the surf beaches along the way, It is all there all the time and we just have to enjoy it.
For all your camping requirements, rent from East Coast Camping Hire, why buy when you can rent? We have packages to suit everyone, individual items including kayaks, surf skis, bicycles, use the links and check out our pages, and give us a call. If you are after a hassle free holiday we can set up your camp before you arrive and dismantle it after you leave. Can it get much better than that?