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  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 24

    We're home!

    October 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Time for our last pack up on the road until December. We were only 15 minutes out of Lithgow so we popped in to fuel up, and so I could grab a coffee. About an hour down the road and we hit Lawson and HAD to have a philly cheesesteak, we've been dreaming of them since our trip in April 🤤 A toilet break and a quick leg stretch at Mooney Mooney and back on the road for our last stint. We're home! Sitting in the car for a minute before heading in to see the Reno chaos. What a great trip! So glad Pup was able to join us. Now to book the camper in for a service so we're ready for Ben's next chunk of leave in March.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 23

    Lake Lyell

    October 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    It was about 2 hours to Lake Lyell, a boring run so we were definitely ready to get out of the car when we arrived. Another great spot which would be a fun location for a long weekend, right on the water for a paddle too. The only real downside that we noticed, is that they're coin operated showers, which isn't too bad really. It was about 6pm when we got in so we set up and it was just the usual evening things before bed, dinner, clean up and netflix.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 23

    Cowra Japanese Gardens

    October 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Back on the road and we were getting pretty hungry, so we stopped in Young and found a nice cafe, Wilkie's, for a feed. Chicken katsu sushi bowl for me, and fish and chips for Ben. Just a little wander before moving on. Cowra Japanese Gardens were next on our list and we were ready to properly stretch our legs, Pup too. Absolutely stunning spot for us to have a break before a bit of a stint to Lake Lyell this afternoon.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 23

    Sir Donald Bradman's Birthplace

    October 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Got ourselves moving this morning to head to the Junee chocolate and licorice factory. Pup was a very cranky boy, he did not want to get out of bed, that is him most mornings though. The factory wasn't far and we took turns to be with Pup in the beautiful surrounding gardens and cafe area, while the other went in to have a shop and look around. We grabbed a few bits and pieces and got back on the road. On the way to grab fuel, Ben noticed a Ray Warren statue (A famous NRL commentator), so he ran over to grab a quick photo. On our way out of town, a p plater in a ute decided to pull out in front of us and somehow we didn't t bone him. Thank God for decent trailer brakes. Idiot. We had to stop at Cootamundra, the birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman. First stop was at a park that popped up on the map which had a 'Captains walk'. It was a loop of statues of all of the Australian cricket team Captains, pretty neat. Just around the corner and we found the house Bradman was born in. There was a sign out the front saying $5 to walk through the house and look at the memorabilia inside. I do enjoy cricket, but still not feeling 100%, so Pup and I chilled in the aircon in the car while Ben headed in. He said it was well worth it.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 22

    To Junee

    October 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    A bit of a trek from here to Junee, but we had some little stops planned to break it up a bit. A quick stop at Lockhart to look at their Silo art, metal sculptures and a quick toilet break, then a stop at the Wagga Wagga river precinct. We got out and walked around the park and 'Wagga Beach'. It was really nice AND puppy did a wee! In public! He hasn't done it.. possibly ever before? We also had a quick stop to pick up a fresh chook for Pup and I needed to grab a Santa sack from kmart, yes, needed to. Another half an hour up the road and we made it to the Junee G'day park. A quick set up and we were actually able to sit outside for the afternoon and not freeze! So we took full advantage, had some crimpies and dip, and watched the sun set.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 22

    Cactus Country 🌵

    October 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    Only 2 nights to go and we'll be home. Packed up and headed to Strathmerton, about an hour up the road. Cactus Country had popped up in my research as a good, dog friendly spot to pop in to. Umm what a find! They have done a fantastic job with the whole space, a gorgeous 12 acre Cactus garden, with many different trails to follow, each with plants from different areas of the world or with a different theme. They had a scavenger hunt option for kids, a lovely Cafe, lots of plants for sale and it just had great vibes. We downloaded the guidebook and followed along. Masterchef even filmed an episode this year along the Blue trail! After about half of the trails, it looped us back to the entry/cafe area, we took the opportunity to have a feed and grab pup's water bottle. We shared some pork tacos and chips, they did have a number of fun tequila cocktails, but I'm still a bit off, so we went with water and a fresh orange juice. Back in to loop through the rest of the trails then back to try Cactus cake and Cactus ice cream. They were delicious! We were so stoked we stopped here and definitely would again.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 21

    Paddlesteamer cruise

    October 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    More shopping in the main street before heading back to camp to drop the car off. We had a call from the paddlesteamer company, asking if we'd be happy to join the 13:30 instead of our booked 14:45, as it wasn't going out anymore. We happily swapped and walked over. It was an hour tour and very enjoyable. Lots of interesting information and sites to see. I sat on the floor with Pup, and he settled right in. After the tour, we had a look around the Port of Echuca museum, another good find. We'd spotted some wine tasting places earlier and a nice pub we were keen to visit, but I still wasn't feeling the best, and I started feeling significantly worse. Back to the camper, which Ben set up on his own while I was trying not to die or make a mess everywhere, then I went straight to sleep. Pup was pretty happy about our long nap, apparently, not surprised. Ben went out and grabbed Subway for dinner, and we had an early night. I was pretty disappointed, but couldn't really do much with how I was feeling. We'll just have to come back.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 21

    Hello Echuca

    October 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    We're staying at the NRMA holiday park at Echuca. It was a quick and easy check in, then we left the camper and headed into the main street. Echuca is also a lot bigger than we were expecting also, and the park is very close to the Port. We had a wander past a few shops and went into the Holden Museum. Another great find that's dog friendly and quite cheap. Pup seemed a bit confused as to why we weren't getting into any of the cars for a nap, and we spent some time looking at the many Holdens on display.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 21

    Goodbye Bendigo

    October 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

    This morning we headed to the Boardwalk Cafe at Lake Weeroona in Bendigo. Chilli scrambled eggs for me, a big brekkie for Ben, and a beef bully stick for Pup to sniff and ignore. Only an hour to Echuca, but there's a fair bit we want to squeeze in to the day, so we headed straight there.Read more

  • TravelerPuppy's South West Adventure
    Day 20

    Bendigo

    October 25, 2023 in Australia

    Bendigo was a lot bigger than we were expecting. We headed for the Central Deborah Mine to jump on the Talking Tram. Lucky we got on when we did, it was absolutely chockers for a bit there, lucky we made good time too, we'd planned to get the last tram, but they'd cancelled it today, so we jumped on the 2:30pm with no dramas. It was a 45 minute loop through to 6 stops and back. It was hard to hear at times, partly because of the traffic and people talking, but they should've just turned the speakers up. The two gentlemen conducting and driving were lovely and very knowledgeable, giving us extra facts along the way. The tickets were cheap, pup was free and it included entry to the self guided surface tour of the mine when we returned, very good value. The rain was on and off, but it didn't stop us looking around. They have a beneath the surface tour too, apparently the deepest in Australia. We headed out just before they shut at 4pm and it absolutely flogged down. We ran to the car and sat for a while waiting to see what the weather was going to do. Being so late, I was looking up cabin and airbnb options so we didn't have to potentially set up in the rain and in the dark. We headed for the caravan park anyway and the rain cleared right up. Typical Victorian weather! The tasman park at Bendigo is one of the nicest we've stayed at, so many facilities and it had a good feel to it. It's their second birthday, so I got a bonus goodie bag when we checked in, we got a coffee mug, some Lollies, a travel guide and a few other bits. I was feeling a bit off and we'd spotted a schnitz back in town, so I had a lay down with Pup, while Ben ducked out to get an early dinner for us. We had wifi too, so I watched the block before the usual, shower, netflix routine.Read more

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