Stories from Cottage
Swapping country air for the ocean breeze
June 24, 2026
The moment the bus doors opened at Cottage by the Sea, this group of Take a Break participants from Murray Plains stepped into a different world – crashing waves, salty air and endless blue replacing paddocks and country roads.
The rockpools quickly became the highlight. At low tide they felt like tiny treasure chests – slippery seaweed, small fish darting past, sea stars clinging to the rocks. The children took turns leaping into the pools, the group’s nervous squeals quickly turning into laughter when they took the plunge. The water was colder and saltier than expected, but the excitement was contagious.
Everyone was completely absorbed in the moment – discovering just how magical the underwater world can be. It was more than a day by the ocean; it was a memory they’ll carry home with them.
