I got to visit and experience the magic of Seawinds Gardens this afternoon.
It was a much cooler day than the previous 2, where it got to over 30o, and this afternoon there were no thunderstorms.
There weren’t many kangaroos out this afternoon, most likely because I was so early, being around 5:30pm. The best time to see the kangaroos is about an hour before sunset. Which at this time of year is 8:30pm. I was very lucky to be able to see a joey in the pouch of one set of Kangaroos.
You can get quite close to the kangaroos, and if you don’t startle or panic them, they are quite happy to just keep eating while you walk up to them, as long as you leave a 5 meter or so gap. (Not advisable to get too close, especially with young ones. And, NO, do not try to pat them)
There are so many green leaves on the trees at the entrance, it is a very different look to what it was like only a couple of months ago, when all the leaves had dropped.
There are lots of ducks walking around the park in teams at this time of year, and if you visit the Gardens, as well as visiting the 2 lookouts, don’t miss the pond which is down the hill to the right, as you are walking towards the lookouts from the car park .
Nearing the ‘Seawinds Lookout’, there is a beautiful rose garden, and just like the entrance trees which have come alive with leaves, the rose garden is in full bloom now at the start of December.
The paths are very wide and excellently sealed throughout the gardens. However, one of the best things about the Gardens is, you can walk on the paths, or take the grass. And, you shouldn’t get lost, as it is very well signed throughout.
And, finally, if you have little ones, there is a fantastic playground only 50 meters from the end car park.
Enjoy…
Pictures taken with Nikon D5500 DX, 18-200mm lens.
