Beautiful sunshine as we head towards Lake Hindmash, 280klm west into Victoria. We arrive early afternoon, via Keith, Bordertown, and Nhill. We take a look at Lake Hindmarsh, which is Victoria’s largest freshwater lake. The lake is not often full, and receives most of its water from the Wimmera River. The lake is flat and …

Kingston SE The main industries are fishing, wine-making, sheep and cattle farming and recreation, the district having a large influx of tourists during holiday periods throughout the year.   The Big Lobster & pier at Kingston SE Coorong National Park The national park was formed in 1967 as a sanctuary for many species of birds, …

Rain all day, as we leave Port Fairy. Brief stop in Portland, visit the lighthouse. Portland named in the early 1800’s is the only natural deep water port between Adelaide and Melbourne. The Gunditjmara were a settled people, living in small circular weather-proof stone huts about 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) high, grouped as …

  Melbourne to Port Fairy Mild day for our next few weeks on the road via the Great Ocean Road towards are our overnight stay in Port Fairy.  The Great Ocean Road is a 240-kilometre (150 mi) stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia, approx 100klm south east of Melbourne.Built by returned soldiers between …

Ocean Grove 100 klm South of Melbourne on the Surf Coast Liam, Caitlan, Sonny & Poppy, asked is to join them for a 5 day break at Ocean Grove late last year. They had stayed at the Big4, caravan park, on the Bellarine Peninsula, for the last few years. We decided to take our van. …

Canberra After a short drive, we arrive in Queanbeyan by the river. A beautiful spot, close to all the shops and attractions that the town has to offer. This is the big weekend, the reason we are in Canberra, two of our grandchildren, Aiden and Tiarni are 21 and 18. Many of the family are …

Forges Beach (Yarrawonga) We left Murtoa, after a great 4 days, via Minyip, Donald, Pyramid Hill and Echuca for a cuppa and a few supplies. Then Cobram and finally Forges Beach This is one of the most beautiful free camps we have been at. Approx 8klm from Yarrawonga, on the Echuca-Yarrawonga road. You enter off …

    Murtoa Hitting the road, Phil staying with us, recently arrived from Liverpool UK, (Sarah’s cousin), will be joining us for the celebrations in Canberra. We head off for a two week break on the road. The main purpose for the trip was to visit Canberra to see the family and also celebrate a joint milestone …

Meet Greg & Ann on the road near Nar Nar Goon and a cuppa tea near Traralgon.   YARRAM Last week of April, we headed down to Yarram with the Ezy Going Caravan friends. Yarram, is 200klm south east of Melbourne, in a region known as Gippsland. The population is approx 2500, and is situated …

Leaving the glitz of Queensland and its beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast, we hit the road to Coffs Harbour, in glorious weather. Over 300 klm further south, we arrive and are staying at the same caravan park with Jo, (Donovans mum & Peter ). Great to catch up. A lovely park. Peter and Jo, …