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All Saints’ Anglican Church Bodalla

All Saints Anglican Church Bodalla

All Saints’ Anglican Church Bodalla

Completed in 1901, All Saints’ Anglican Church sits on a hill on the outskirts of Bodalla, a small town on the New South Wales south coast.

Getting There

Only a 40-minute drive from Batemans Bay, Bodalla is on the Princes Highway, so if you are travelling the coast, you will probably pass through. Parking at the church is very easy, as there is room at the back of the church, or on the street outside. We parked outside and walked, as the short driveway is bordered by mature bunya trees. Flanking both sides of the walk up the hill, the huge trees add to the beauty of the church.

The Church

Designed by architect Edmund Blacket (and later his son Cyril Blacket), and funded by T.S. Mort, a prominent local businessman, All Saints’ is built of local granite. The woodwork, including the amazing ceiling is of oak. The stained glass windows, the Chancel tiles the unusual reredos of marble mosaic, as well as the pipe organ, were brought from England.

Born in England at Bolton, Lancs. in 1816, T.S. Mort came to Australia in 1837, a pioneer of Australian dairying (through the creation of the Bodalla Estate), of engineering and shipbuilding at Balmain (Morts Dock), the wool industry and other enterprises. He devoted the last fifteen years of his life to the invention of a process of freezing and exporting Australian meat to supply the need of England. He died on 9th May, 1878, of an illness contracted in ministering to the needs of one of his workmen.

During our visit to Bodalla, we were fortunate to find the church open for cleaning. The interior is beautiful, with stain-glass windows, commemorative plaques on the walls and amazing woodwork for the ceiling. If you are in the area, it is certainly worth a visit.

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Burrawang Walking Track

View from Point Upright to North Durras Beach The Burrawang Walking Track

Burrawang Walking Track

Starting at Depot Beach, the Burrawang Walking Track takes you through spotted gum and cycad forest to Upright Point with views towards North Durras Beach. Access is easy, with parking at the trail head on Carr Street in Depot Beach. As this is part of Murramarang National Park, no dogs are allowed.

The Walk

Graded as a 4 by NSW National Parks and Wildlife, the track is mostly uphill on the outward leg. The track itself was well maintained and sign posted during our visit.

Not far from the start, a huge fire damaged spotted gum, continues to re-grow; it is hollowed reminding us of the fires from 2020 that caused significant damage in the area. Time has healed most of the damage and Australian trees regenerate fast after a fire, as we saw while we walked through the headland. The forest is composed of the largest preserved stand of spotted gums in coastal NSW with a Burrawang cycad understory. The gum trees are impressive but it’s the Burrawangs that make the walk special.

Along the track, numerous signs warn about the cliff edges and soft surfaces. So, although fences are in place, don’t risk climbing over them for that perfect photo, it’s not worth it. The viewing platform provides the best views that you would want.

What Did We Think?

At 2km return this is a short walk, but being steep still took us 90 minutes to complete. However, this was not all walking as we stopped for photos and to admire the forest and views. We really enjoyed this walk, especially the views and the cycads.

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Gan Gan Lookout Port Stephens

View towards the Stockton Sand Dunes Gan Gan Lookout

Gan Gan Lookout Port Stephens

Located on the Tomaree Peninsula, Gan Gan Lookout gives amazing views over Nelson Bay, Tomaree National Park and the Stockton Sand Dunes. There are also great views over the Katich River and out to both Tomaree and Yacaaba Headlands.

Getting there is only a five- minute drive from Nelson Bay where a narrow track takes you to the lookout. At the top of the track, is a small car park. To the right of the car park, a small viewing platform gives views towards Stockton Sand Dunes. The dunes are visible in the distance surrounded by Australian coastal forest.

To the left of the car park, a track leads to the main viewing area with excellent views over the surrounding area. Binoculars mounted at both platforms (which need to be paid for to use), let you get a better view of distant objects.

Because of its elevation, several large communication towers are also here. Although not most people’s idea of an attraction, there are still interesting because of the numerous transmitters and receivers covering them.

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