I was really looking forward to visiting this little town - I'd heard good things and seen some gorgeous photos. It definitely lived up to my expectations.
We stayed at the seventeen seventy campground and we're lucky enough to get a beachfront site which also meant we could have a fire every night. Bliss
We did a tour on the amphibious boat - meaning it could drive on land and water. It was a really fun way to learn about the area. Our guide was great and even let our three kids have a go at driving, which absolutely made their day, particularly Jackson.
As we were driving into town we had seen signs for the captain cook festival which was planned for the day we were leaving. At first the campground guy said that he was fully booked for that weekend but a little sweet talking and we managed to extend our stay for the festival without having to move sites. The festival included a reenactment of captain cooks landing in 1770. It was actually hilarious - everything about the town itself and the festival was all so laid back. The times listed for tours, events, opening hours were a rough guide only in this funny little town. Captain cooks landing was performed in a different spot to where it was listed and a different time. Despite all this we did manage to catch it.
What really made the extra few days in seventeen seventy special was crossing paths with our travelling buddies. We all had a blast hanging out with this lovely family and we got to show them our favourite spots. We particularly loved the paperbark walk we did. It was a magical little walk via a boardwalk and stepping stones through the paperbarks.
We are now in Airley beach - a stunning part of the world. We have two whole weeks here so plenty of rest and relaxation to be had as well as lots of adventures!
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