Category Archives: Victoria

Our final few days in SA

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We are now making our way home and have spent the last few days enjoying the trip west whilst we are still in SA. Our morning tea stop was at the picturesque Warran Reservoir. We overnighted at Yacka in the … Continue reading →

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Tailem Bend

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

From the Tailem Bend Caravan Park we watched as the sun set over the Murray River. The park is right on the Murray and the views are lovely. Their parcel of land includes this small walkway out to the island … Continue reading →

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Penola in the Coonawarra

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We have now left Victoria and are back in South Australia. The small town of Penola is on the southern end of the Coonawarra and home to some of the regions well known wineries. We settled into Penola Caravan Park … Continue reading →

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Warrnambool & Port Fairy

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We are based here in Warrnambool for a few days and have loved being back on the beaches again. Port Fairy, one of our favourite coastal towns in Victoria, is only a short drive away. It has been a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Halls Gap & The Stick Shed

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We are in Stawell for a few days to explore this area. From the towns lookout you can clearly see the Grampians off in the distance. The following morning we could see a low fog hanging in the valley. Once … Continue reading →

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On the way to Stawell

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

On the trip over to Stawell we had a couple of stops. The first was in Avoca right at morning tea time. Afterwards we strolled down to the Chinese Gardens for a wonder. We then drove through Ararat and parked … Continue reading →

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Bendigo Art Gallery Exhibition

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

Bendigo is only 40 km’s from where we are staying here in Maldon and so it was easy to head up there to see the ‘Paris – Impressions of Life 1880 – 1925’ Exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery. The … Continue reading →

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Bendigo, Ballarat and Daylesford

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We decided after being on the road for 5 weeks to just settle in one place and take it easy for a few days. The little town of Maldon has been a relaxing place to do just that. We did … Continue reading →

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Maldon & Castlemaine

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

After spending the weekend in Melbournes south to catch up with friend’s, we set off for Maldon making our way to the north of the city which of course is always nerve racking when you are towing the caravan and … Continue reading →

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Phillip Island & Wilsons Promontory

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

Cowes is the main town over on Phillip Island and is on the north of the island overlooking Western Port Bay. Down on the waterfront restaurants and cafes were packed with diners after the ANZAC services. Phillip Island’s Grand Prix … Continue reading →

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Lakes Entrance

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

It was great to see the ocean again. Lakes Entrance, as its name suggests, is on the Gippsland Lakes with a cut through to the Southern Ocean. It is also the start of Ninety Mile Beach. Overnight the weather changed … Continue reading →

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Mt Hotham & Omeo

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

The steepest drive with the caravan on this trip is on the Great Alpine Road to Mt Hotham from Harrietville. Driving up through the trees made it impossible for photos but once you arrive at the snow line the trees … Continue reading →

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Bright & Mt Buffalo

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

Bright is another of the high country towns putting on a colour show at the moment. The Saturday morning markets under the trees was worth a wonder around. The view from Sullivans Lookout on our way to Mt Beauty was … Continue reading →

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Autumn Colours are spectacular

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

Beechworth and Bright are putting on a colourful display at the moment. So glad we have come here at this time of the year.

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Bonegilla and Beechworth

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

Bonegilla We arrived a Bonegilla and were surprised to hear that Lake Hume was down by 67%. Not sure why as our friend David was here in October 2023 and the dam was full to capacity. The lake is at … Continue reading →

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In Oxley to visit old friends

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We visited old friends in Oxley and were surprised at now much the little town had grown since our last visit in 2009. Covid has bought an influx of Melbournites and Sydneysiders who have built new homes and settled in … Continue reading →

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Mansfield

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We had an afternoon stop in Mansfield – just time to have a quick look around. It is apparently a busy place all year round but more so in winter as it is the gateway to the Mount Buller ski … Continue reading →

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Our first stop – Echuca

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

We spent a couple of days in Echuca and reacquainted ourselves with the town. The Murray River has always been a hive of activity in Echuca. In the early years the paddle steamers and barges transported wool and timber to … Continue reading →

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We have arrived in Victoria

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Kerry & Jim

After leaving home on Easter Friday we have spent the past couple of weeks making our way to Victoria and are ready to start exploring the state. We have had a good trip over from West to East and as … Continue reading →

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The Great Ocean Road

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Kerry & Jim

After a few days in Melbourne we are now slowly making our way home. The trip over from Perth to Melbourne was pretty rushed; 3,423 km in four and a half days towing the caravan – the trip home will … Continue reading →

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AFL Footy Fever in Melbourne

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Kerry & Jim

Melbourne is awash with Eagles blue & yellow and Hawks brown & gold colours being worn with pride by their supports. In Friday’s grand final parade our nephew, Jamie Cripps, was enjoying the moment as a West Coast Eagles player. … Continue reading →

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