Spending time in nature can improve your brain function, reduce stress, keep you fit, and help you appreciate land and wildlife. This is why I generally choose nature holidays for my vacations.
My favourite nature destination to holiday is Scotts Head, NSW. Since I was born, it has been my family’s special place; one I feel spiritually and emotionally connected to.
As soon as I start walking on the sand, eluding the foamy edges of the waves as the surf slides toward shore, I feel a peace wash over me. It is as if the sea rhythmically rinses away any tension. The sand-hills and sweeping length of the beach mean I can focus on nothing but this slice of the natural world, and the white sand underfoot.
Occasionally I will spy a soaring osprey, or a crackle of yellow-cheeked black cockatoos. I love to forage amongst the debris that has washed up on shore – collecting shells, bits of coral, cuttlefish and interesting rocks or sticks.
My annual holidays really encapsulate the perfect opportunity to embrace the beauty and excellence of our natural world.
Oh, got me wishing I could enjoy a quiet beach holiday, but probably not this year!
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