NORTH COAST NOTESINDEPENDENT WEEKEND GUIDESISSUE 12 / AUTUMN
48 HOURS / SEA AIR / SMALL TOWNS

The
coast
slowly.

A no-rush weekend of dunes, harbours, bakeries and cold-water swims.

Coastal travel
THE 48-HOUR LINE
FRI 18:00

Arrive by train

Drop bags. Walk straight to the sea.

SAT 08:30

Bakery first

Coffee, warm rolls, no itinerary yet.

SAT 13:00

Dune ride

Rent bikes and follow the wind.

SUN 11:00

Harbour lunch

Fish, fries, last look at the water.

FIELD NOTE 03

Take the road that looks too small for a tour bus.

The best part of this coast is the in-between: empty paths through marram grass, tiny beach cafés and places you find because you missed the obvious turn.

Travel postcard

Postcard from the edge of the map.

PACK

Windproof layer, swimsuit, paperback.

SKIP

Rental car. The train + bike is enough.

BOOK

Only your bed. Leave the rest open.