Daylight Saving Feast 2020
14 March 2020 / Words by Jeff Rowe Photos by Jan Gibson.
When we thought about a Daylight Saving run the first thing that came to our minds was ‘Fish-n-Chips’. Then we thought let’s be different and do something in Wollongong’s northern suburbs.
Do you know how hard it is to get a fish and chip shop that is open after 4.00p.m. in March? Well after some asking around and a few phone calls we decided on the Bulli Beach Café. Certainly not a fish and chip shop but the view of the beach is as good as you can get and it did come with glowing recommendations.
This turned out to be our first good decision. A great venue, fabulous food, fish and chips if you want them, and very helpful staff. We will visit again and recommend to others.
Our second good decision was to start our run from the Mount Keira Lookout. Such a great view north and south to remind ourselves of how lucky we are to live where we do. From there our group headed north along the Old Princes Highway.With the ‘SatNav’ keeping the driver under strict controlwe were on our way to Helensburgh and Stanwell Tops. Our group was joined by more members in Helensburgh for the run to Bulli. The view south from Stanwell Tops is one of the most spectacular in the world.From Stanwell Tops we turned south to travel down the hill and across an engineering marvel, ‘The Sea Cliff Bridge’. Our route then was along the coast past some great beaches until we arrived at Bulli.
The third, and best, decision we made was to spend the afternoon/evening with a top group of people who just want to enjoy life with members of this great car club we have the pleasure to belong to. You are always ensured of a good laugh and more to eat than you need and as much to drink as you should.
The view of Bulli Beach was great, it was windy but not too cold and the lights from ships at anchor and Wollongong City in the distance looked peaceful.There were still a few people out enjoying what was left of the sunshine from a nice day. We do enjoy Daylight Saving.
With the shadows getting much longer we all said our good byes and closed another enjoyable Daylight Saving event until we hopefully do it again next year.
