Made tracks for the final leg back home. First stop for a break is Holbrook. Formerly known as Germantown, after a German immigrant became the first publican during the 1850’s. During WWl, the town was deemed unpatriotic, and was re-named Holbrook, after Norman Holbrook, a decorated submarine captain and VC winner.
Now bypassed, it was a popular stop for rest, re-fuel and food on the road from Sydney-Melbourne. (approx halfway).
The council, with a public fund raising drive, purchased the outside casing of the HMAS Otway in 1997.
After a pleasant stop for lunch we moved on to our stop for the night. Glenrowan.
Named after farmers James & George Rowan. It is famous for bushranger Ned Kelly, who made his last stand and was captured there in 1880 after a siege and shootout with police.
A popular rest point and also many exhibits and opportunities to immerse yourself in everything Ned Kelly.
Ahhhhhhhh….Always good to be home after a wonderful month on the road.
