The Calming Canvas of Coffs Coast.

Ever felt like getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life? Ever wanted to capture the beauty of a beach or the sun setting over a set of stables on a farm? Well  you can do it all in one day in Coffs Harbour on the North Coast of New South Wales in Australia. One of my personal favourites destinations is this seaside country community. Coffs has everything you need to capture destination photographs and nothing you don't.

Situated about halfway between Sydney and The Gold Coast this is the perfect place for a short getaway with ample amounts of great photo opportunities.

In my 4 day stay I was able to capture many wonderful things. From the beaches to the bays and the big banana, to the open farmlands and outback bush, there is too many great places to name!

I loves the fact that it is so easy to capture the feeling of this place. The picture above was taken when I found a little lookout in Sawtell as I was out one day. The harmony between the ocean and the bush in the photograph is a perfect summary of the Coffs Coast. The entire region is a mashup of country towns and coastal suburbs. The best part about Coffs is everything is pretty close to the central shopping district where most accommodation is so you're not spending hours looking for one great location.

I recommend starting at Jetty Beach and adjacent headlands. Beach shots can be a great place to start when trying to capture the essence of Coffs as many locals spend much of their time at or around the beautiful beaches around Coffs Harbour. If you'd like to know more then visit the Coffs Coast Website!  

Finding Gold on the Gold Coast

It is hard not to feel like you have struck gold when returning home after a visit from the Gold Coast. I spent just 4 action packed days there and have so many great memories. From the minute I landed at the airport, the fun began. From beaches, to bars and bistros, the night life is buzzing along the esplanade of Surfers Paradise of the Gold Coast. The fun does not end there either. 

Visiting the theme parks was next on the list, and for a measly $79AUS I had access to Sea World, Movie World and Wet'n'Wild. Which of course each brought back golden memories of visiting the Gold Coast as a child. Another at the top of the list was seeing the V8 Super Cars and hiring an electric scooter out to take a trip around the track after the race. To finish it off I went to Tepanyaki at the Marriot Hotel in Surfers which was great quality entertainment and food. 

Of course there is so much more to do there, from helicopters and jetski rides to whale watching and day spas, whatever you do on holidays, the Gold Coast has it on offer. Everything is easily accessed by car, bus, taxi or walking.

Taking photographs on the Gold Coast is easy even for the biggest novice. There are so many good opportunities for the perfect snap it is hard not to capture a tonne of great photos. The best places for a great snap are the beaches and the city. They each capture the lifestyle of the area. Taking photos there taught me alot about light exposure and landscape 

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If you want to know more about the Gold Coast, visit http://www.visitgoldcoast.com