Camel Train by leggzy

Camel Train

While visiting Newcastle, we had a day where I met up with my cousin at Anna Bay. Looking on the map of what was around Anna Bay I recognised the name of Birubi Beach, and knew that there were camels there, from Babs’ photos :) So of course, being so close, I had to go see the camels!

But what an ordeal on getting there….the traffic to get there, and then the parking (or lack of) was complete chaos. It took forever just to get up to the parking area, and we could tell that we weren’t going to get a spot, so we decided for me to get out & go find the camels while hubby drove back & around to hopefully get a parking spot, which he was not able to do….. so I ended up just getting some shots of the camels & then going back to find hubby in the line of traffic who were also sweating on a parking spot...then we went on to meet my cousin. I probably only spent about 20 minutes there, but it ended up being a nice day spent with my cousin, and at least I got a few shots of the camels, albeit rather quickly!

In the background you can see a heap of 4WD's on the beach - we did see signs to this section of the beach, which obviously 4WD's are allowed.
Oh wow so glad you got there but what an ordeal. If ever you go again and it is in 'tourist time' you can turn down by Anna Bay Tavern on Gan Gan Road onto Campbell Avenue and follow the road down to Robinson Reserve, there is a car park there and there is a path through to Birubi Beach or you can just walk along the beach from there to Birubi. Check it out on Google maps and next time you will be prepared. So glad you saw the camels though if only briefly. fav .
January 23rd, 2025  
I love this beautiful scene and line of camels! Such a pity re the traffic chaos! I always wish I could go to Birubi when Babs @onewing posts shots of them.
January 23rd, 2025  
Lucky to get such a great shot.. and good intel from @onewing for next time.. I was sure this was a Babs shot to start with.
January 23rd, 2025  
@onewing ahhh ok, thank you! I think next time we will know to try to avoid holiday season!
January 23rd, 2025  
I thought it is photo from @onewing so orderly.
January 23rd, 2025  
They make for an awesome sight. We often take the 4WD along this beach. Fortunately, most people are sensible and respectful.
January 23rd, 2025  
Great capture
January 23rd, 2025  
That's fantastic!
January 23rd, 2025  
So glad you got to see the camels but what an ordeal!
January 23rd, 2025  
What a time you had! Such a great shot
January 23rd, 2025  
Do frustrating for you but great to see the camels
January 23rd, 2025  
Ooh I thought this was Babs at first! Nice shot
January 23rd, 2025  
Lovely clear shot. Well done
January 23rd, 2025  
Such a lovely sight of the camels of Birubi beach - I thought this was Bab's @onewing
January 23rd, 2025  
Beautiful photo 😊
January 23rd, 2025  
Like the way you have composed this. I feel your parking pain, here in summer it is the same. Would probably be even worse if we had camels too !
January 23rd, 2025  
Fabulous capture and a delightful sight. Fav. I recognised Birubi Beach from this far away from posts by Babs.
January 23rd, 2025  
lovely
(sweating or swearing on a parking spot? :)
January 23rd, 2025  
Fantastic scene of the camels! Glad you were able to get there .
January 23rd, 2025  
A beautiful scene - fav! Sorry to hear of your struggle to get there.

Ian
January 23rd, 2025  
A stunning scene!
January 23rd, 2025  
Love this shot, but what a palaver to get it.
January 23rd, 2025  
A super capture. Fav 😊
January 23rd, 2025  
Great pov and photo
January 23rd, 2025  
What a fantastic and interesting capture. #4 from the back is rider less so I'm wondering if he threw him off or the rider just had enough.
January 23rd, 2025  
Great shot
January 23rd, 2025  
As this came into view I thought it was (@onewing) Bab’s photo. Sounds a bit of a palaver, but your photo justified calling in to see the camels.
January 23rd, 2025  
You've seen Bab's camels - how very cool!! And what a great shot.
January 23rd, 2025  
What a thing to see and what a great shot!
January 23rd, 2025  
Beautiful line and scene.
January 23rd, 2025  
well done, an under such a time pressure! :)
January 24th, 2025  
What a catch. Lovely line of camels. Sounds like an interesting day.
January 24th, 2025  
Beautiful capture and scene of the camels by the sea. Glad you managed to get some time and opportunity for this image.
January 24th, 2025  
That would be so much fun to see them but you really went the extra mile to do so! Or hubby did! Good shot!
January 24th, 2025  
When I first saw the image, I thought it was Bab’s. I’m glad you got to see the camels also. Nice capture of this unusual train.
January 24th, 2025  
WOW! What an awesome image and it had to be an amazing experience!
January 24th, 2025  
@purdeygrey That's wonderful to hear that most are sensible & respectful. It does look like a great way to spend the day at the beach
January 24th, 2025  
@pdulis probably a bit of both...haha
January 24th, 2025  
@jerzyfotos I don't think anyone fell off or abandoned the ride. I did wonder why there was a spare camel with no-one on it though, considering how long the line was of people waiting their turn for a ride
January 24th, 2025  
That's impressive!
January 26th, 2025  
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