Wild chanterelles and blackberries can be found in the forests around Roberts Creek, but if foraging is not your thing, Gumboot restaurant (1057 Roberts Creek Road; 0604-885-4218) offers a wide selection of locally sourced organic food; try their freshly prepared bison burger or their curried pierogies.
As you drive further along the coast, look for seals basking in the sun, bald eagles scanning the area for food and brown bears making their way through the surrounding forest or crossing the road. In the mornings, steam rises from the water, creating a mystical atmosphere. During the evenings, unforgettable sunsets cover the coast in an inflamed mist, as if seeing the world through soft red curtains.