Mallacoota

We enjoyed a lovely forested drive along the Princes Highway to Mallacoota, situated in the very south-east. This is in a very remote area and is quite beautiful and is now one of our most favourite places. We had amazing accomodation in the 1920's Karbeethong lodge which overlooks Bottom Lake (actually an inlet) and provides one of the best possible views to wake up to. There is a long verandah across the front of the building to take advantage of the view. The beaches, particularly Batka beach, were absolutely wonderful with the drawback for C that swimming was almost ruled out because of the fierce (and cold) seas.
We booked a wilderness cruise with Captain Rumbottle who was quite a character. He, despite being told by the park authorities that he should not, feeds a sea eagle! We were thrilled to see this eagle sweep down and take a fish from the sea about 20m from us - breathtaking! Many other birds and a Ghoanna (a large lizard) on the shore. A great day which we finished off with a pizza and sauvignon blanc picnic at Bastion Point.
We were very reluctant to leave Karbeethong lodge and Mallacoota.