Day 24. Grand Pacific Drive......

We all slept in more than normal when we have a driving day, but with only 300kms to go to canberra, we figured it wouldn't be much of an issue.

We left site about 10ish and said goodbye to Sydney and headed down towards Wollongong via the Great Pacific Drive. It took us some time to get out of sydney, particularly when it took us a few times to find a place for breakfast etc.

The drive to Canberra via the Great Pacific Drive was rather stunning,

Grand Pacific Drive

with the highlight being the Ocean Bridge, simply spectacular. The drive winds its way in and out through the coastline. We were very surprised just how tropical the area around the cost is, reminded us very much of Coffs Harbour.







We arrived in Canberra in good time and set up home in the front yard of one of our friends who we both went to school with.

The afternoon was spent finally having some adult time whilst the kids chilled out on the couch in front of the TV.

We finally managed to consume most of the cheese we acquired in Adelaide.

A BBQ dinner and beers followed, with kids finally crashing out around 10.

Tomorrow, Canberra and all it has on offer.

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