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Port Lincoln Road Trip 2025

Aralık 2024 - Ocak 2025
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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025
    Iconic Big Merino, Goulburn

    Gunning NSW

    27 Aralık 2024, Avustralya ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    With the joy of Christmas now behind us, we’re finally packed and on the road for the start of our ‘Amazing Road Trip’. Ultimate destination: Port Lincoln SA to cage dive with Great White Sharks! 🦈 More on that in about a week’s time…

    After a whirlwind past couple of days, I’m pretty sure we’ve packed everything we don’t need and forgotten everything we do - but at least we have Anthony’s new 'Insta 360' action camera so he can film the shark that attacks from behind 😆🤦🏽‍♀️

    Tonight we’re simply making a bit of ground to take the edge off our next leg to Griffith - hence our overnight free camp at Gunning Showgrounds. It’s actually quite lovely, a decent number of vans parked beside the scattering of Oak trees, all peacefully enjoying happy hour on a glorious summer evening.

    A short walk down the historic main street confirmed the pub would not be open for dinner 😢 Ham sandwiches it is! I guess we can’t begrudge them their three nights off a year.    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025
    Griffith Tourist ParkTribute to local anti-drugs campaigner Donald Mackay

    Griffith NSW

    28 Aralık 2024, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Remind me for future not to plan a road trip that coincides with a Test Match 🤦🏽‍♀️ I have a new found appreciation for ‘watching’ cricket. At least the commentary was entertaining, “Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! He should not be going into that (India's) dressing room - he should be going into the other dressing room!” (Sunil Gavaskar, commentating for India) 😆 #australiavsindia

    Today’s travels took us through the Hilltops Region of NSW and the historic towns of Harden, Temora and Barellan to name just a few.

    Tonight we’re in the heart of the Riverina Region in the other notable Walter Burley Griffin designed town - Griffith. My town planning nerdometer is running hot 🤓

    With its central roundabouts, Griffith’s radial plan echoes the famous design for Canberra. However, it lacks the flair and focus of our Nation’s Capital. In fact, apart from looking at a map, you wouldn’t recognise the iconic Burley Griffin design. Sadly a bit underwhelming. In fairness to Walter, in their ‘wisdom’ the transport planners of the time built the railway station nowhere near the planned commercial centre, meaning development attracted to that location compromising much of the original town plan! Seems not much has changed in the bureaucracy 🤔🤦🏽‍♀️

    After briefly exploring around town we enjoyed a ‘wine flight’ at the famed Calabria Family Wines before a lovely dinner at Little Italy - perfectly complimented by a Calabrian Cabernet Sauvignon we’d acquired earlier 😋

    Fun Facts: Griffith emerged out of the construction of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in the early years of the twentieth century. Consequently, the area surrounding the town is a major producer of rice, citrus, stone fruits, vegetables, wheat, cotton, wool, eggs and canola. Amusingly all of the gherkins used by McDonald's are also grown in the district.

    Inevitably Griffith has also had strong associations with marijuana growing. In the 1970s the activities of the 'Griffith mafioso' reached such a level that local anti-drugs campaigner Donald Mackay mysteriously disappeared, presumed murdered.    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025
    Murrumbidgee River, Hay NSWApex River Beach, Mildura

    Mildura VIC

    29 Aralık 2024, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    This morning we left Griffith and headed towards Mildura, criss-crossing the Murrumbidgee River as we went.

    We’ve enjoyed the random Christmas displays at farm gates and along fence lines. Some people are so creative with hay bales and old tractor tyres.

    The MUX’s electronic stability control system earned its keep today as we traversed the mighty Hay Plains. Without any trees to give a heads-up to wind conditions our 20-foot sail was challenged on a few occasions by surprise little gusts and big oncoming road trains. I’m pleased to say both car and driver handled the conditions skillfully, sparing my nerves.

    Tonight we’re at the beautiful Apex River Beach Tourist Park camped under the shade of a grand old River Red Gum. We have a prime site directly opposite the beach - and who doesn’t love a beach with a tree on it 🥰

    We enjoyed a perfect afternoon in the Murray River, Anthony and Dan even swam to NSW and back, before retiring with happy hour and a lazy dinner at the van, followed by Die Hard on the ‘big’ screen.

    Fun Facts: Although it is approximately 880 km from the mouth of the Murray River, the township of Mildura is only 50 m above sea-level. It is also the cultural and economic centre of the region known as 'Sunraysia', which supplies 98% of Australia's dried grapes, 74% of its table grapes, 24% of the nation's citrus fruit, and 23% of its olives.    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025

    Wentworth NSW

    30 Aralık 2024, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    This morning our planned and pre-booked tour out to the World Heritage Mungo National Park was cancelled due it being too hot! A bit disappointing considering it’s only 35 degrees 😆

    The NP is the home of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady, the planet’s oldest ritual burials, and of course the Mungo lunette (aka ‘Walls of China’) claimed to be one of the most spectacular outback landscapes in NSW. We’ll just have to add it to the list of places to come back to on another trip 🙄

    Instead, we spent the morning in town stocking up on fresh supplies before heading out to Wentworth to see the confluence of the Murray and Darling Rivers. In its heyday (circa 1890s) the Wentworth Wharf, sadly now demolished, was the busiest port in NSW after Sydney and Newcastle. Who knew?

    Given we couldn’t get out to Australia’s equivalent of Death Valley, we decided to brave possibly the second hottest place in the district - the Perry Sandhills! We had been here previously in 2017 so knew what we were in for yet proceeded anyway. We’re clearly insane 🤪

    After ‘conquering’ the biggest sandhill (some of us faster than others) and emptying half of it back out of our shoes, we retreated back to the caravan park and ultimately the river, for a well deserved and much needed swim and wash.

    Fun Fact: Bob Hawke launched his Environmental Statement Policy in Wentworth in July 1989 by planting ten red gums as part of his billion-tree program. A true "whatever happened to" political moment. At least the trees are still there...for now.    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025

    New Year’s Eve

    31 Aralık 2024, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

    Another cracking day in Mildura. We started with a lazy coffee and breakfast at the MAC cafe (Mildura Arts Centre) before checking out the galleries and historic Rio Vista, arguably Mildura’s most important heritage building. Originally home to the Chaffey family who were pioneers of inland irrigation, it is a beautifully preserved example of Queen Anne architecture with no expense spared on exotic woods, Lincrusta wallpapers and handpainted stained glass windows.

    Next up, we explored along the river front before heading back to the van for lunch and a lazy afternoon of beach cricket in the Murray 🏏

    And of course in the countdown to midnight we celebrated New Year's Eve Mildura style - being entertained at the caravan park by DJ ‘Dad-Bod’ (we’re not sure of his actual name). He had both kinds of music - Country and Western! (and a bit of Bon Jovi) 😜🤠

    Altogether a great way to end 2024 with family and besties. Bring on the New Year xx    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025

    Dhungala VIC

    1 Ocak, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    This morning we checked out the historic Psyche Bend Pumps, the original irrigation pumps installed in 1888 to supply water from the Murray to the Mildura Irrigation District and reportedly the oldest pump configuration of its type in the world. We were fortunate to be able to see them in operation - something that apparently only happens four times a year! The volunteer’s commentary was interesting as was the pump, once it eventually kicked into action.

    This afternoon, following a short detour to K-Mart for pool noodles, we enjoyed a lazy float down the river, drink in hand, waving to passers by in their fancy watercraft. I estimate we drifted about 500m before bailing at the last boat ramp before the bend of no return 😆 Float, drift, bail, repeat! An entirely pleasant way to spend a hot summer’s afternoon.

    To end our time in Mildura we enjoyed dinner at the picturesque Mildura Golf Resort before returning to the vans to prepare for an early departure in the morning.

    Note: Dhungala is the Indigenous name for the mighty waterway known today as the Murray River.    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025

    Nuriootpa SA

    2 Ocak, Avustralya ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    After a restful and relaxing few days parked up in Mildura over New Year’s, we’re back on the road heading west. Destination: Barossa Valley.

    We made good time (gaining half an hour as we crossed the state border certainly helped), arriving at the BIG4 Barossa Valley in time for lunch. This place is impressive. We have a lovely spacious ensuite site with an enormous double shower! With the added ‘bonus’ of being right next to the field where the South Australian cricket team will be playing Victoria in a day or two. The team themselves are staying in the cabin opposite us! If it’s not Test Cricket it’s State County Cricket 🤦🏽‍♀️

    Dan, Helen, Anthony and I made tracks to Penfolds for the afternoon where we tasted some of Barossa’s finest, including the famous Grange Hermitage - Australia's most admired red wine🍷😋

    We also checked out the nearby Elderton Wines - a tough act to follow after the Grange. More to explore tomorrow…    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025

    Barossa Valley SA

    3 Ocak, Avustralya ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    Vineyards, wineries and cellar doors as far as the eye can see!

    We started the day in Tanunda exploring the main street. A couple of coffees and famous Browns Barossa Donuts later, we headed to St Hugo’s for a private tasting. Definitely a good way to start our Barossa adventure. A few Cabernet Sauvignons later and we were off to find our next experience.

    Back in Tanunda we capitalised on a hot tip from Dan’s sommelier friend with a visit to Brothers at War Cellar Door. This was perhaps the find of the day, so many great tastings. We’re now amongst the newest members of Fight Club (but we won’t talk about that) and all going well should have a half dozen bottles of their finest waiting for us when we return home to Sydney.

    For lunch we headed out to Seppeltsfield Winery where we enjoyed a light meal under the shade of some majestic old gum trees before settling in for another tasting, including some lesser known varieties - Vermentino & Nero d’Avola. We still came away with a Shiraz LOL 😁 #wheninthebarossa

    Moving on, we visited Two Hands Cellar Door for yet another tasting, including a fantastic single vineyard Waterfall Block Shiraz to rival Penfolds’ Baby Grange 😋

    Last but not least we stopped in at Seppeltsfield Road Distillery to sample their award winning Shiraz Gin. The guy serving us was a genuine salesman and we walked away with some new favourites.

    In fairness to the kids, the remainder of the afternoon was spent back at the van and in the pool and games room where a highly competitive family ping-pong tournament ensued while we waited for our bolognaise dinner to defrost. Who knew Lachie had such a killer shot!

    Fun Fact: During the Great Depression, the Seppelt family supported local families by employing them to plant date palms from the Adelaide Botanical Gardens. They provided food and shelter until regular work was available. About 2,000 date palms were planted, with those along Seppeltsfield Road affectionally named ‘The Avenue of Hopes and Dreams’.    Okumaya devam et

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  • McDermotts Travel OzGezginPort Lincoln Road Trip 2025
    Semaphore Beach

    Adelaide SA

    4 Ocak, Avustralya ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    Happy birthday Lachlan!

    A special breakfast of scrambled eggs and ham, followed by birthday surprises for the newest 14 year old. A cracking way to start the day 🥰

    Today we ventured into Adelaide City, starting in Rundle Mall and ending up at Semaphore Beach where we enjoyed a refreshing swim, even if we did have to walk half a kilometre offshore to find waist deep water (turns out only naive interstaters attempt to swim at low tide 😂)

    We ended the day with a birthday dinner at the Semaphore Hotel and sunset stroll along the jetty.    Okumaya devam et

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