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Dave Jackson on March 6th, 2009

Rocky beaches line the Bay of Fundy and the difference between high and low tide can extend about a mile. During low tide we ventured out onto the red clay ocean bottom to forage for clams. For beginners, we start on the beach with the essentials covering safety, paddling technique, the pop-up, and surfing etiquette. [...]

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Dave Jackson on January 8th, 2009

Breathe the fresh air and enjoy the stunning views for which Runswick bay is famous afterwards why not pop down into the hotel for a relaxing gin & tonic or a meal in the sea view restaurant. Runswick Bay is a picture perfect village sitting on the side of a headland looking down into a [...]

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Dave Jackson on November 18th, 2008

Byron Bay is a town replete with accommodation, but it is not necessarily cheap, since demand keeps up well with, and sometimes even outstrips, supply. Even backpackers accommodation tends to be rather more expensive than one might expect. Byron Bay is about 800 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. Cape Byron, [...]

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Dave Jackson on November 18th, 2008

The Park Beach area is popular for surfers, water sports and fishermen. Swimmers should be extra careful as Park Beach is also notorious for strong rips near the creek mouth. Grafton Street joins the Pacific Highway, while High Street offers a large shopping mall and leads you to the jetty and beach areas. Premier Motor [...]

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Dave Jackson on November 18th, 2008

Manly Beach is one of the many beaches that line the eastern shores of Sydney both south and north of the harbor. This was a busy day in mid-January. Only a stone’s throw from Sydney, Manly Beach is a great option for getting away from the hustle and bustle of Australia’s largest city. Sydney residents [...]

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