Hay... Bishops House
23 september 2025, 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 isLäs mer
Hay ... Water Towers
23 september 2025, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Narrandera - Sand Mine Camp
24–26 sep. 2025, 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, 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 couldLäs mer
Yass
28–30 sep. 2025, 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, 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, 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 otherLäs mer
Canberra-War Memorial
1 oktober 2025, 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.
Mount Ainslie Lookout
1 oktober 2025, 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 chillyLäs mer
Doing the art galleries
3 oktober 2025, 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.
Lanyon Homestead
3 oktober 2025, 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'sLäs mer
Mount Stromlo Observatory
5–10 okt. 2025, 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. TheirLäs mer
National Arboretum - Dairy Hill Lookout
5 oktober 2025, 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.
Black Mountain
5 oktober 2025, 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.Läs mer
Old Parliament House
6 oktober 2025, 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, heapsLäs mer
Old Parliament House Gardens
6 oktober 2025, 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 walkLäs mer
National Archive's
6–14 okt. 2025, 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 lunchLäs mer
Question Time
7 oktober 2025, 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. EvenLäs mer
High Court
8 oktober 2025, 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.Läs mer
National Carillon
8 oktober 2025, 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, 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 withLäs mer
Berrima
10 oktober 2025, 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.Läs mer
Fitzroy Falls
10 oktober 2025, 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.Läs mer
Belmore Falls
11 oktober 2025, 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, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Our last falls for the area. We are really enjoying the beauty of this area. So much to see.
ResenärWhat a beautiful building. The lead light is stunning 💖