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This started out as a retirement dream.
After months of planning and thousands of dollars, we were ready for the adventure with a new Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain Ute with several custom mods and a Retreat Fraser 216 R-Rev off road caravan. Read more
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    Tidal River - Wilson Prom

    July 12, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    Tidal River is the main river in Wilsons Promontory. The river runs into Norman Bay and swells with the tide. The river is a very fascinating colour, a purple-yellow. This is due to the large number of tea trees in the location, which stains the water with tannin, giving it a tea-like appearance.Read more

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    Cape Liptrap Lighthouse

    July 12, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 15 °C

    Visited Cape Liptrap Lighthouse on our way back from The Prom. Great hidden spot..hardly anyone when we arrived. A picturesque rugged location is easily accessed by a short walk from the car park.

    Cape Liptrap Lighthouse
    stands upon a rocky cliff top, on a solitary part of the South Gippsland coastline, warning ships of the rocks in the treacherous Bass Strait.

    Like most lighthouses, it has some interesting history, and the cape provides views of Wilson's Prom in the distance.    Read more

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    The Caves

    July 13, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 12 °C

    Very unique beach not for swimming. The rock formations are very distinctive and beautiful. Great walk along the rocks, disappointed we couldn't see the caves due to the tides.

    There are Information panels,
    on the walk from the carpark to the beach, they tell a really interesting story about the history of the area (including dinosaur info, and pictures for the enthusiasts).    Read more

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    Eagles Nest

    July 13, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 12 °C

    Eagles Nest is another unusual rock formation along the coast of Inverloch, it offers beautiful views of the ocean, cliffs and rock formations. Very short, easy walk to the lookout. There are also stairs down to the beach, due to the tides it was not possible to go down and explore the rock.Read more

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    The State Coal Mine

    July 13, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 13 °C

    A great place to visit. Very educational. Gives great insight into the life of a coal miner. We spent over an hour, looking at places like the steam train, the blacksmith's hut, a museum that showed the lives of the coal miners and their families, and the token hut, which displayed the names and tokens of those coal miners who once worked at the site. It's free to enter and you can go at your own pace. There is also a guided tour into the mines but it is not operational at present, we were lucky enough to be able to see inside one of the tunnels as a guide was kind enough to take a group of us that were there down 100 metres.

    The State Coal Mine is a former 20th-century state-owned black coal mine located in Wonthaggi. The mine was operational from 1910 until 1968 and is now a state park and tourist attraction.    Read more

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    Bellarine

    July 14, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 15 °C

    Today we are heading to Bellarine where will be staying for the next week. It was an uneventful trip, we were mostly travelling on the highway, but we did get a compliment from someone on the radio about how nice our caravan is. We arrived at the caravan site, while setting up a Superb Fairywren was hopping around the area, unable to get a photo as I didn't have my phone with me. After going for a walk around the park to see where the gym and amenities were, discovered these tent bungalows with different animal statues out front.Read more

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    On The Bellarine

    July 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

    Today wasn't the best day for exploring it was cold and wet, so we went for a drive, what they call On The Bellarine. Visit places like Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale, Indented Head and Port Arlington. Went for a walk on Port Phillip Pier. Watch a fur seal just lazing around at the boat ramp in Indented Head.

    As a society, we are always in a hurry to get somewhere, on our mobile phones, we take the simple things around us for granted. As for me, I see the beauty in watching a magpie or feeding a kookaburra or bees on a flower. People need to stop for a moment and enjoy the beauty that is all around them.    Read more

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    Point Lonsdale Pier - Lighthouse

    July 15, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 10 °C

    First built in 1890, the Point Lonsdale Pier pre-dates its neighbour the lighthouse by a dozen or so years. Popular fishing spot now with Mornington Peninsula in view.

    Point Lonsdale Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse built in traditional style. It is also known as the Point Lonsdale Signal Station. The lighthouse is located in the township of Point Lonsdale. The lighthouse guards the eastern end of the Bellarine Peninsula. This channel is notoriously treacherous. It is on the western entrance to Port Phillip Bay.

    Disappointed that the lighthouse was closed for no reason given (until further notice), I would have loved to have taken the tour.    Read more

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    Great Ocean Road

    July 16, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C

    Today we went for a scenic drive along part of The Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road is 243km long, stretching from Torquay to Allansford. It's one of Victoria's most scenic drives.

    We went through the coastal towns of Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Fair Haven and Lorne. As part of our scenic drive, we stopped at Anglesea Lookout, Eagle Rock and Split Point Lighthouse, we also stopped at Teddy's Lookout, St George River Lookout and went to Erskine Falls.Read more

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    Lighthouse & Eagle Rock

    July 16, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

    Split Point Lighthouse is known affectionately to the locals as ‘The White Queen’ as a result of its stark white façade. It boasts a 34-metre-high tower and is renowned for its eye-catching red “cap”. It remains a working lighthouse, but it is open to the public for guided tours on the weekends.

    Eagle Rock is a protruding rock on the beach that resembles an eagle's beak, Eagle Rock Lookout is next to the Split Point Lighthouse. A famous lookout spot on the Great Ocean Road.    Read more

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    Erskine Falls

    July 16, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

    One of the most popular waterfalls in the Otways, the Erskine Falls plunges 30 metres into the lush tree-fern gully of the Erskine River. Two viewing platforms offer scenic views of the falls. Unfortunately, the main close-up viewing platform at the base of the falls was closed off to the public.Read more

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    Barwon Heads Bluff

    July 17, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    Slow start today. First we went to Westfield in Geelong for essential items. After, we travelled to Barwon Heads Bluff, Point Danger, Bells Beach, Point Addis Marine National Park - Torquay and surrounding areas. Witness some of the best surf in Australia, hiked through some of the Marine National Parks and spotted an echidna in the wild.

    The Barwon Heads Bluff and its surrounds are a special place. It is a place where the Barwon River, estuary enters the cool waters of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean. It is a place where wind, tides, and waves have shaped the coast over time and created a wide diversity of habitats for animals and plants to live.

    To find an Elephant Snail hidden beneath a rock, to watch the Bull Kelp sway back and forth with the waves, or to explore the magic gardens in the rockpools, is a chance to both glimpse nature’s beauty and also understand the importance of protecting our special places by the sea, including the magnificent Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary.

    Above the water, both the Bluff itself and along the coast and river are dunes, saltmarshes, and Moonah woodlands that provide rich habitats for a diversity of terrestrial plants, birds, and other animals.

    Information sourced from: https://www.barwonbluff.com.au

    Explore their website to find out about these amazing habitats and the diverse range of plants and animals that live there and share their special place by the sea!    Read more

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    Point Addis Marine National Park

    July 17, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    The Point Addis Marine National Park is a protected park covering 4,600ha of ocean and coastline. This stunning stretch of coast features crumbling limestone and sandstone cliffs, wide stretches of sandy beaches and numerous rock formations.

    The world-famous Bells Beach marks the beginning of Point Addis Marine National Park, a popular spot for daring surfers. Further along, the spectacular cliffs and ironbark forests edging the coast are part of the Great Otway National Park, whilst the adjoining rock platforms, offshore reefs and open waters are the Point Addis Marine National Park.

    This stretch of coastline has been formed by its exposed location to intense waves from the Southern Ocean.

    Information source form https://torquaylife.com.au    Read more

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    Werribee Open Range Zoo

    July 18, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C

    Our day started with a trip to Werribee Open Range Zoo, where they brought some of the African Savannah to Australia. As part of the entry fee, you take a bus for a 40-minute Safari tour across the open range, where you can spot rhinos, giraffes, zebras and other animals. The tour bus runs throughout the day and you can go as many times as you like. If you miss anything the first time you can go again.

    The day was extremely cold and a little bit drizzly, so the animals were not very active. Animals are just the same as us, when the weather conditions are not the best, fortunately for us, the weather took a turn and the sun came out.    Read more

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    Sorrento

    July 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    Today we took the ferry over to Sorrento, where we went exploring, we drove along past what they call the millionaire's walk, it should be called the billionaire's walk.

    Travelled to Point Nepean National Park to explore the area, we went to places like Gunner's Cottage, Historical Cattle Quarantine Jetty where we took a few pictures, then drove back to Quarantine Station, this place has a very interesting history. Next onto Mornington Peninsula National Park, where we went to Cape Schanck, Flinders and West Head Lookout.

    Finally, we went to Arthurs Seat and took a ride on the Eagle. We didn't get to see Fort Nepean as the road was closed and it was a 7.5 km walk, or the London Bridge Lookout, our time was very limited, we need to be back a the ferry by 3 o'clock, maybe we will get to see these places another time during our travels.    Read more

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    Quarantine Station

    July 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    Information sourced from the Quarantine Station

    "Point Nepean Quarantine Station offers a glimpse into the early European history of Victoria. Established in 1852, explore nearly 50 heritage-listed buildings. Learn about life at this once-remote location and the station's critical role in protecting Australia from introduced diseases. A visit to the Quarantine Station offers a unique opportunity to see how a large number of new Australians spent their first few weeks in their new country. This community of hospitals, disinfecting complex, morgue, cemetery and other defunct buildings comprised an infectious disease facility that processed newly arrived humans and livestock alike. The Quarantine Station began here in 1852 on what was a desolate, windy and unwelcoming stretch of land."Read more

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    Arthurs Seat Eagle

    July 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C

    Named in honour of the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle

    The Arthurs Seat Eagle is a gondola lift operating from the base station in Dromana to the summit of Arthurs Seat, in the Mornington Peninsula,

    It is a 304-metre-high granite hill, and is the highest viewpoint on the Mornington Peninsula. This state-of-the-art Gondola travels on cables high above the treetops to take its visitors up to the summit and back. While you are at the summit you can grab a snack or enjoy a meal in the Café, or you can explore one of the many walking trails through the Arthurs Seat State Park.

    You will be able to see some of the most spectacular views and scenery, but you need to pick your day, when we arrive the day was very overcast and hazy.    Read more

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    Geelong

    July 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

    This is our last day in Bellarine before we head to Apollo Bay. The weather was cold and miserable, so we decided to go for a drive to Geelong to see the new Spirit of Tasmania Terminal, it is so much better than the one in Port Melbourne, there is ample parking and it is all under cover. This facility has a coffee shop and lounge, they also cater for people travelling with pets.

    After we had a look at the new terminal we went for a drive along the foreshore, we spotted the Cunningham Pier so we thought we would go have a look, as usual the place was closed, we took some photos then went and washed the car, had lunch, got some groceries and went back to the caravan.    Read more

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    Apollo Bay

    July 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 8 °C

    Today, we left Bellarine and headed along the Great Ocean Road to our next destination, Apollo Bay. Great Ocean Road is a wonderful drive, with fantastic scenery and interesting places to stop along the way. After a few scenic stops and multiple pullovers to allow traffic to pass, we finally reached our destination, Apollo Bay. Phil could not have booked us into a better caravan park, high up on a hill with fantastic ocean views.

    Some history about the Great Ocean Road. Great Ocean Road was built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932 and dedicated to soldiers killed during World War I, the road is the world's largest war memorial, it is also known for its rugged natural beauty, shipwreck stories, surfing culture, and fantastic views, make this 242-kilometre stretch of road Australia's most famous coastal journey.    Read more

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    Mariners Lookout

    July 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

    It was such a beautiful sunrise this morning, that we decided to go to Mainers Lookout, which is easily one the best lookout locations at Apollo Bay. It was a steep hike up to the lookout, however, it was worth the effort. The views are breathtaking at the top, and the walking trail through the ferns was simply beautiful and refreshing.

    The land is privately owned, but the track to the lookout was kindly donated to the shire by Gladys and Norman Henriksen for all to enjoy this jaw-dropping view.    Read more

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    Apollo Bay Back Beach

    July 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    Went the the beach after visiting Mariners Lookout. The surf was putting on quite a spectacular display this morning. While we were there Phil and I explored the rock pools, when we noticed, what I believe was a Jack Russell barking at something on the beach, curiosity got the better of me, I need to see what it was barking at, to my surprise it was playing with a rock, it was quite a funny sight.Read more

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    Cape Otway lighthouse

    July 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

    Cape Otway Lighthouse is the oldest surviving lighthouse on mainland Australia and is considered the most significant.

    Built in 1848, the lighthouse, known as the ‘Beacon of Hope,’ sits 90 metres above the pristine ocean of Bass Strait. It was decommissioned in January 1994 after being the longest continuous operating light on the Australian mainland.

    Hundreds of lives were lost along this shipwreck coast – a sad but fascinating history that led to the building of the Lightstation on the cliffs edge.

    Eight ships were wrecked along the coast of Cape Otway. These included Marie (1851), Sacramento (1853), Schomberg (1855), Loch Ard (1878), and Joseph H. Scammell (May 1891), Fiji (September 1891), and the Casino in 1932. The first American vessel sunk during World War II, the SS City of Rayville, was also sunk off the Cape by a German mine in 1940, which sank less than 24 hours after the British Ship S.S. Cambridge off Wilsons Promontory. The Americans built a radar bunker on the cape in 1942, which is now open to the public.    Read more