Sydney Trip Day 2

Grafton to Coopernook State Forest

We started the day with a stop at Apollo Eleven Park in Grafton, only a few blocks from the caravan park. Emily was quickly onto the cache hidden there while Peter and I read the plaque commemorating the moon landing. We were surprised and pleased to see Michael Collins get top billing. Those other two always get the recognition!

The journey through to our next stop, Coffs Harbour, was punctuated with sightings of old/vintage cars, several towing old/vintage and teardrop caravans. When they all get to wherever they are going, it would be quite a thing to see. The Big Banana was our planned stopping point for a stretch and, of course, a photo. The banana seems to have shrunk somewhat since I was a kid!

The whole complex, however, has grown, with toboggan rides, ice skating, lolly factory, laser tag, cafe, gift shop, banana show, water park and a nursery. Only the lolly factory and gift shop called and we got to watch the end of a lolly making demonstration, partake of a sample and purchase some product. The kids found the seconds box which gave them about double the amount of lolly for the same price, bought a bag each, and proceeded to feast on sugar for the rest of the day. 

Our camp for the night was in Coopernook State Forest. A clearing in the forest with a long drop loo, a couple of picnic tables and about 20 other caravans. There's plenty of space though so we spent the afternoon playing with a vortex ball, and watching Sarah practise handstands and cartwheels. Before dinner we went for a wander around the area, finding two caches and a couple of magnificent jacarandas covered in stag horns. I imagine they'd be amazing when in full bloom. 

We won't mention the results of the fridge being left unlocked for the entire trip. Let's just say, lucky it was mostly tinned food in there. 

Tomorrow we hit Sydney.