On Monday, which was a public holiday for
the Queen’s Birthday, my dad and I decided to get out of the house and go and
check out a few places that we had been recommended to see.
The first stop on our itinerary was
Cleveland Lighthouse, which was built in 1864.
To be honest, it wasn’t at all what I expected. The lighthouse was
located beside a quaint, secluded park, overlooking Moreton Bay. The only lighthouses that I have visited were perched on top of a hill, but this one was seated comfortably beside the
shoreline.
There is plenty to do here. There were lots
of people picnicking, relaxing, and fishing. There is even a walking track, which
goes passed the lighthouse and paves the way along the shoreline. If you are feeling a bit peckish, there is a restaurant, ironically called ‘The Lighthouse Restaurant’, which looks
over the bay. It’s a perfectly
picturesque location, bustling with tourists and families.
We then drove to Wilsons Point. I was surprised by how busy it was! As we
arrived a bit before midday, there were large groups of people picnicking and fishing along the jetty. As it was low tide, there
was a sand bar in the river, which linked the mainland to a small island. Groups of people were excitedly walking out to the sand
bar, even with their dogs.
Continuing alongside Moreton Bay, we headed
to Manly West. Driving into this town you could immediately sense the laid back
and relaxed pace of life here. It was a
bit quieter around the water, but all of the cafes were bustling with people. It was so lovely to walk along the jetty and
soak in the sun. I have really been
appreciating this cooler weather since moving back to Australia. It has been so
nice to walk around outside and feel so comfortable.
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