Tuesday:

Left Pambula and the kangaroos and headed further up the coast towards Batemans Bay, after yesterday in the green tunnel that was the Princes Highway through the bush we decided to take scenic routes where available. The coastline is so scenic, reminiscent of north Cornwall, rugged outcrops punctuated with deserted  long sandy beaches and blue seas.
We stopped of for coffee at Bermagui and added seals to our wildlife list, there were groups of them lazing together just off the rocks.
The wind was very strong and forecast to get stronger and we were mindful of the reports of bushfires, fortunately not in the area we were headed for.
Batemans Bay is a popular seaside resort, like others on the coast long sandy beaches and wonderful scenery. We actually stayed the night in Batehaven, just south of the bay.

Wednesday:

We began the day by driving into Batemans Bay and walking along the waterfront, watching the pelicans and a massive stingray in the shallow water. Then we set off for Canberra, leaving the coast behind and heading inland, climbing across the coastal range then crossing the wide open spaces with few towns to the capital with a clear blue sky above.

We arrived earlier than we had expected so went to the Australian War Memorial which looks down a wide avenue to the capital building. It also houses an impressive museum which tells the story of Australian involvement in conflicts since the Boer War and houses among its exhibits a Lancaster bomber, Spitfire and German First World War Albatross biplane I could have spent all day in there and still gone back again.

We are staying in Canberra again tomorrow so plan to see more of Australia's capital city.