The weather had
improved overnight. At least the sun was shining as we set off for
Denmark, leaving behind our less than idyllic cabin.
Over breakfast we
agreed to head south for Windy Harbour in the d'Entrecasteaux National
Park before continuing east to Denmark.
A great start to the
day – the air was fresh after the rain and the forest was flushed
with colour. After Northcliffe, the forest gave way to open malelueca
and paperbark swamp. Windy Harbour lived up to its name.
The scenic
drive up to the top of Point d'Entrecasteaux provided spectacular 360
degree views, enhanced by the periodic squalls that swept in from the
sea.
The point itself was limestone rock, with the cliff edge spectacularly eroded.
Back to Northcliffe for
lunch and then on to Denmark enjoying the undulating winding road
through some of the best forest scenery in Australia. The roads were
quiet after the school holidays, but we did encounter a couple of
showers that made life interesting. We rode past the Valley of
Giants, but as it was getting late in the day decided not to stop and
explore the aerial walkway.
In Denmark we stopped
in at the visitors centre and having opted not to camp, ended up at
Sundew Cottage – a mud brick 2 bedroom house where we indulged in a
good bottle of wine and an excellent meal by way of celebrating 3
months on the road.
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