Arakoon via Crescent Head Run

22 May 2016 / Words - Greg Cox; Photos - Peter Rodgers

We were blessed with another perfect day for our May run from Port Macquarie  to Arakoon via Crescent Head.

After some Mid North Coast regalia transactions, our five cars departed the Rivermark Café and after 40 minutes on the M1 freeway arrived at South Kempsey. Here we were joined by Mike and Ian from Nambucca Heads, and new friends Simon and Kristine from Macksville, on their first club run.

From Kempsey it was only a 20 minute drive through to Crescent Head for morning tea at the Holiday Park.  Overlooking one of Australia’s best surf beaches, we enjoyed refreshments and catch up conversation before leaving for our lunch destination at Arakoon.

While departing the Crescent Head car park, our now 7 car contingent attracted the attention of the local constabulary, who may have seen some revenue opportunities, but were more likely just motoring enthusiasts?

Driving north from Crescent Head we followed the winding Belmore River flats through some beautiful country to the small village of Gladstone, where we turned back toward the coast following the mighty Macleay river.

These narrow winding roads really lend themselves to MX5 handling, and make the drive a real pleasure.

We soon drove into South West Rocks, and turned south through the Arakoon national park arriving at our lunch destination, Trial Bay Kiosk & Restaurant.  Situated in the national park with bush and ocean views, we sat on the outside deck and enjoyed a nice meal with good company and the usual frivolity. (We missed you Carole)

As the sun started to sink, and the temperature fall, we departed on our individual journeys home after enjoying another drive through this beautiful part of the world.