CJ’s Snaps

09/05/2026

Macaulay Beach (often spelled McCauley’s Beach) is a popular, picturesque dog-friendly beach located in the northern suburbs of Wollongong, NSW. Known for its sandy shoreline and rock platforms, it is a favored spot for swimming, walking, and off-leash dog exercise.

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25/02/2026

17/02/2026

Harn Beach is a stunning, relatively unspoiled, crescent-shaped bay on the southern tip of Phuket, known for its fine white sand, turquoise waters, and relaxed, less-commercialized atmosphere. It is popular for snorkeling, swimming, and surfing (in the monsoon season), surrounded by lush hills and a freshwater lake. 

All images by Chris J Heath

13/02/2026

The Phi Phi Islands are a stunning, six-island archipelago in Thailand's Andaman Sea (Krabi Province) known for towering limestone cliffs, turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life. Popularized by the movie The Beach, they offer a mix of bustling nightlife on the inhabited Ko Phi Phi Don and dramatic, uninhabited scenery on Ko Phi Phi Le.

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12/02/2026

Carnival Magic in Phuket is a 40-acre, award-winning Thai cultural theme park and nighttime attraction in Kamala, known as the world's first "Thai Carnival" park. Opened in 2022 next to Phuket FantaSea, it features a massive, colorful parade show, a "Kingdom of Lights" with 40 million lights, and holds 9 Guinness World Records for its dazzling, high-tech displays.

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09/02/2026

Wat Arun remains an active Buddhist temple and is striking both at sunrise—when it earns its name—and at night when fully illuminated.
It is situated on Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruṇa, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun.

Image by Chris J Heath

07/02/2026

Nai Harn Beach is a quiet, compact seaside resort with a village atmosphere and a slightly hippy vibe. Simple shops sell beachwear and Thai crafts, while casual restaurants specialize in local cuisine. Visitors walk the peaceful grounds of Buddhist monastery Wat Nai Harn, and tree-fringed, freshwater Nai Harn Lake is popular for jogging and paddleboating. Nai Harn Beach itself is known for its fine sand.

All images by Chris J Heath