Hello Everybody. Slight change in plans. The wheel bearings in the front driver’s side decided they had had enough. A very loud crunching grinding sound was enough for us to stop and call the RAA. Together with the NRMA we had the car checked out by Rodney confirming the problem. A tow truck took the …
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BATEMANS BAY
Hello Everybody. Yep we are in New South Wales. From Mallacoota we made our way up the coast and visited some really pretty towns. The effects of the fire could be seen all the way to Eden which is about an 85 Km drive from Mallacoota. Eden is right on the coast and set on …
MALLACOOTA
Hello Everybody. 513 Kms east of Melbourne, this peaceful little coastal town is a fisherman’s paradise. With an estuary consisting of a top and bottom lake, there are many well set up inlets to fish from. The town has 4 Caravan Parks with the largest one on the foreshore having approximately 700 sites. During holiday …
ORBOST
Hello Everybody. We are staying in Orbost for a few nights as we make our way to Mallacoota. Orbost is 375 kilometres east of Melbourne and 235 kilometres south of Canberra where the Princes Highway crosses the Snowy River. The park we are staying at is set amongst trees and is very picturesque. The town …
SALE
Hello Everybody. We are in the Port of Sale, Victoria or Sale as most call it. Sale is in the Gippsland and about 213 Km East of Melbourne. It is quite a big town with all you could want here. We are basing ourselves here while we go visiting surrounding areas but we will also …
WAHOO. OUT AND ABOUT AGAIN!
Hello Everybody. We are off again. I hope you enjoy seeing Australia as Chris and I travel up the East coast and then over to Northern Territory. MORNINGTON PENINSULA We are staying at Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula for the next few days. The Peninsula is south east of Melbourne and covers an area …
MT. PLEASANT
Hello Everybody. As I mentioned in my previous blog, we will be staying close to home for a few more weeks before heading east. So, we have been staying at the Mt Pleasant caravan park. Nice little park managed by Dave who is really helpful and friendly. Mt. Pleasant is only 55 Kms from Adelaide …
HINDMARSH ISLAND
Hello Everybody, we have been staying here for the last week and I must say it is nice to be back in the van and travelling again even if it is only just down the road from home. Hindmarsh Island is about 93 Kms south of Adelaide and when you drive back over the bridge …
2020
Hello Everyone, Happy New Year to you all. Chris and I will be on the move again in about 10 or so days. We will be staying fairly close to home until early February when we will start to head east. As you would have seen, Australia has been burning and is still burning. We …
LAST STOP FOR 2019 LOXTON
Loxton – a town on the south bank of the River Murray in the Riverland region approximately 256 Kms to Adelaide. A town known for its orchards, vineyards and Xmas lights. You can get your fill of oranges, apricots, avocados, wine, fresh eggs and plenty more. A pretty town with nice walks by the river …
