Limestone Coast SA

On the move again today exploring along the Limestone Coast towards Mt Gambier. A pretty drive with Lake Alexandrina on one side, where the mighty Murray River filters out to sea, and pink salt lakes on the other.

We stopped for lunch in Kingston SE, home of Larry the giant lobster 🦞 At over 17m tall, 15m long and 13m wide, it did make an impressive entry statement. Of course, we posed for a 'shellfie' with the crust-see attraction before moving on. #dadjoke 🤦🏽‍♀️

At the seafood co-op in town the real deal did look impressive, but at $185 each we settled for the local fish and chips instead. Afterwards we walked along the jetty for as far as our senses could bare before retreating to the relative fresh air of the car, which says a lot after 16 days of travel with three teenage boys 🥴

By mid afternoon we rolled into Mt Gambier, which we learnt is South Australia’s second largest city. Who would have guessed? Happily, we’re 6,000 years too late for the last volcanic eruption - although it’s not really that long ago in the scheme of things and they tell us it is only dormant 😳

After settling in at Pine Country Tourist Park, we headed into town for some essential supplies. The town is beautiful boasting many elegant historic homes and buildings. Disappointingly we discovered you can’t actually swim in either of the lakes in town. Although very picturesque and clearly enjoyed by boaters, the signage advised that swimming was not recommended. We therefore spent the afternoon exploring around the recreation precinct before returning for dinner at the vans.

Did I mention it’s cold tonight 🥶Read more