For those that like to travel during the summer months to beautiful beaches and clear waters, there are many different options open to them. But what of those people who take their vacation during the winter months who would also like a nice seashore holiday. Tea Gardens in New South Wales, Australia are a great place in the winter months because it is there summer when winter is knocking on the USA’s door.
Situated next to Hawks Nest in Australia, they are connected to the world’s only ‘singing’ bridge, so named because of the whipping wild winds going through the rails that seem to make a singing sound for passengers going across its roadway. Myall River is next to the two towns and it dumps into the Myall Lake and all are a beautiful and grand site to see according to the people of the town.
Several times a day, the dolphin-watching tours leave the harbor for a location chock full of dolphins for watching and swimming with them. The passengers of the small boat are allowed to get into the water with the mammals, if they wish, and swim along side them and a trained professional. With these types of trips into the waters that are dolphin-rich, is in not required that someone jumps in and swim with these charming creatures. One would be just as happy watching from the top of the boat and perhaps taking a photograph or two of them swimming gracefully along.
The regions biggest Koala colony is located in Hawks Nest which is right next to the gardens and one can watch them in their natural habitat. There are hundreds of other natural wildlife including fish and migratory birds. One of this area’s strongest attractions for tourists is the fishing. There is plenty of it and lots of boats to take people out where they are.
There are lots of bushwalking trails and hiking for those outdoors types in addition to biking around the wildlife nature areas surrounding the great lakes. In the water, there are many sports such as surfing and swimming, boating and kayaking and all around the region there is just about anything and everything one could want in outdoor activities.
In the evening or for the more indoor type person, there is the ten pin bowling and squash is a national pastime for those people who like their sports a little more rouged. The less sporty of the visitors could enjoy some gambling, a game show style amusement at a nearby club which also hosts BBQ and live bands on the weekends. It also houses a coffeehouse type of cafe for those who want to relax and read while sipping coffee. There is a good range of Tea Gardens accommodation to be found on the net.
There is also a new and exciting outdoor market where people can find just about anything from fresh produce from local venders to handcrafted items that local artisans created, some from a nearby art school. These framers markets and handcraft items are all sold to local people and visitors every weekend, rotating different types and styles each month. There are miles of booths for people to wonder through in order to find that something special for a souvenir or a little memento of their trip.
The Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest do not stand alone; they are surrounded by Bulahdelah, Pacific Palm and the Forest/Tuncurry regions of Australia. They all offer a different outlook on the wonderful beaches and rich forest lands. Many have isolated retreats for getaways that are more private while the other locations are filled with restaurants and shopping for a real tourist treat.