Hay... Bishops House
23. September 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
This magnificent old home housed the Anglican Bishops in the area from 1880. It also had beautiful gardens, including a hidden rose garden.
The house is in great condition, but unfortunately, it isWeiterlesen
Hay ... Water Towers
23. September 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Narrandera - Sand Mine Camp
24.–26. Sept. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Another lovely camp on the Murrumbidgee. So peaceful. We were the only ones here.
Finally had a nice evening to sit out by a fire and enjoy a wine or 2.
Narrandera
24. September 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We finally found the town we stayed at on our made dash back from Tassie a few years ago. At the start of covid lockdowns, we were kicked out of Tassie and had to race to get back to Qld. We couldWeiterlesen
Yass
28.–30. Sept. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We had a couple of relaxing days in Yass. Washed the car and gave the van a clean before heading to Canberra today.
Photos of our campsite a Joe O'Connor's Park.
Canberra - Capital Hill
29. September 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Our first afternoon saw us drop in to say hi to Albo... but apparently he's in the UK.
We did have a nice time checking out his work place. Very nice.
Floriade
30. September 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Well, we have finally made it to Floriade. We spent a glorious morning strolling the gardens. The theme this year was tulips. So beautiful planted in mass. The underplanting of petunias and otherWeiterlesen
Canberra-War Memorial
1. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We spent an interesting morning at the war memorial. A very fitting reminder of those who have served and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest we forget.
R and R TravelsIt is always a reminder of my family's service. Several family members on the wall of remberance.
Mount Ainslie Lookout
1. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Afte our visit to the War Memorial, we drove up to the Mount Ainslie Lookout. A fantastic view of Canberra spread out before us. Didn't stay long as it was blowing a gale, and just a little bit chillyWeiterlesen
ReisenderWhat a stunning view. It’s crazy it’s still so cold down there. It’s been quite Warm up here.
Doing the art galleries
3. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
This morning was cultural time.
Off to the National Portrait Gallery and The National Art Gallery.
We are definitely uncultured. A bit too much abstract and strange modern stuff for our liking.
ReisenderLove the owl ceramic ware. 🤩🤩. I’m not really into the weird and ultra modern either I’m afraid 😜
Lanyon Homestead
3. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
After the art galleries this morning, we needed something a little more laid back.
A nice lunch and a stroll around Lanyon Homestead was much more to our liking. This respectfully restored 1850'sWeiterlesen
Mount Stromlo Observatory
5.–10. Okt. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Our first stop today... on visit lookout day 😄. A beautiful sunny day with a light wind.
What an interesting place. Many of the original observatory buildings were lost in the 2003 bushfires. TheirWeiterlesen
ReisenderSome nice lookouts and sites. Glad to see you enjoying yourselves
National Arboretum - Dairy Hill Lookout
5. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
What a stunning place for our picnic. 360° Veiws that go on forever.
The Arboretum spreads out around this lookout. Canberra does a great job with its green spaces.
ReisenderAnother beautiful spot with a spectacular view. Canberra is a lovely city.
Black Mountain
5. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
It was interesting to check out the telstra tower. There seems to be not many places in Canberra that you can't spot it. It's shown up in lots of my photos.
It is currently closed for refurbishment.Weiterlesen
Old Parliament House
6. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
The visit to Old Parliament House was most enjoyable. I do remember visiting when I was little.
You could have a good prowl around. Lots of friendly staff, with lots of interesting info.
Plus, heapsWeiterlesen
Old Parliament House Gardens
6. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
After exploring Old Parliament house, we popped next door for a stroll around the gardens.
Most of the roses weren't in bloom yet... we seem to be out of luck with roses this trip.
The wisteria walkWeiterlesen
National Archive's
6.–14. Okt. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Last stop for today. Another lovely building. I have been told it housed polies originally.
We checked out the current display on the building of the railway across the Nullarbor.
Had a late lunchWeiterlesen
ReisenderNice. I'm sure the display on building the railway would have been interesting
Question Time
7. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Back to Parliament House today. We picked up tickets for question time. I have to say I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed it.
Sorry, there are no photos. Not allowed to take anything in. EvenWeiterlesen
High Court
8. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Our second last stop in Canberra.
We were hoping to see pop into a High Court sitting, but the one slated for today was cancelled.
Was still an amazing building to visit. My favourite in Canberra.Weiterlesen
ReisenderI thinks it’s brilliant that the public can go into these places 👏🏼👏🏼
National Carillon
8. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Our last place to visit. So beautiful, to sit in the sun and listen to the music flowing from the bells in this magnificent building. A real treat.
Belanglo State Forest
9.–11. Okt. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We are currently free camping in the Bangalow State Forest. It's better known for the Iven Milant backpacker murders.
There is a small memorial to his victims.
For all the sadness associated withWeiterlesen
Berrima
10. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Is a lovely historic town. Full of beautiful old buildings and an interesting history. It has reinvented itself into a very tasteful tourist destination.
We enjoyed the visit to the old court house.Weiterlesen
Fitzroy Falls
10. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
It's so beautiful here in the Southern Highlands. Had a nice, easy stroll to the fall lookout. The view down the valley bordered by cliffs is spectacular. But the real reason for visiting is the fall.Weiterlesen
Belmore Falls
11. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Another day... more lovely Falls. We kicked off with Belmore Falls. Again, it's an easy stroll to the lookout. With more of those stunning Southern Highlands veiws.
Barrington Falls
11. Oktober 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Our last falls for the area. We are really enjoying the beauty of this area. So much to see.
ReisenderWhat a beautiful building. The lead light is stunning 💖