Bleak days in Tuross

Tuross Head is a beautiful place, nestled in between the broad waters of Lake Coila, ideal for sailing, and the winding channels and reaches of Tuross Lake, much loved by fishermen. These, plus the superb beaches, make it a great spot to stay, and we have spent several sunny and enjoyable weekends over the years on the beach or skimming across Lake Coila on a sailboard.

However, this time we were to be denied by the weather, and we spent three days at Tuross with a dense fog, grey skies, drizzle, strong winds, occasional heavy rain and the occasional tauntingly brief glimpse of sun or moon. The south coast appeared to be giving us a sample of every type of weather that it could conjure up.

The art became to discover the beauty in bleakness and the images below are an attempt to do so as well as give a feel for Tuross and its surroundings during the breaks in the weather.