For namesake we stopped at Newcastle after Sydney. We came, we saw, it rained and we left. Immediately as we arrived into Port Macquarie the sunshine lifted our moods. This small coastal town was alive with holiday makers and much like the coast of Australia, had several beautiful beaches. Flynns was the beach of choice and the place for Scotts first surf. His smile confirmed he immediately had the bug. The following day we were up and ready early to hire the badass beachcruisers we had spotted the night before. Unfortunately for Scott he was left with the jazzy 90′s teenage mountain bike which we later found out was kept for Asians with smaller frames. The bikes were instantly plagued with faults. Wilkys handlebars first then the same hill claimed the lives of Jonnys and Scotts. To add insult to injury there was a brand new bike for Scott which we hadn’t seen lurking in the corner. Hard to believe our first Australian BBQ was that evening. We enjoyed lots of nice eats including Kingfish and Nile Perch but no shrimps..
Coffs Harbour was another coastal town stop off which had our presence for two nights. Our hotel was remotely located from the town so we stayed close to the harbour. fishing gear was the free equipment of the day. Quick stop off at the servo for some bait and we headed down to the pier to hopefully catch Moby Dick for the BBQ that evening. Unfortunately nothing big enough to keep however plenty was caught. Scores – Scott 12 Jonny 9 Wilky 1 Lowy 0.. Daredevils Scott and Wilky finished off the big catch by jumping off the pier. Wilky however immediately regretted the decision after getting mauled by barnacles on the return swim. Could he make it a week without hurting himself?
