Good stuff mate, that great ocean road is pretty good eh and good to see the kids enjoying the trip too!
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Good stuff mate, that great ocean road is pretty good eh and good to see the kids enjoying the trip too!
Awesome stuff mate.
We looked at the Heli flights a few years back when doing the south section of the road. Nit wrong about a small fortune.
So any plans for the first stint in sa?
No plans really mate we are heading towards Murray bridge to go to the monarto zoo and check out the Murray. Not sure what we will do between here and there. Any recommendations around mount gambier other than the blue lake?Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
I always go to the sunken gardens in Mt Gambier, they never cease to amaze me when i am there, also the caves on the way to kingston cant remember i think it tantanoola worth a look if you are there.
As Stropp said, Umpherston sinkhole is amazing, Piccaninnie Ponds are worth a look and Princess Margret Rose Caves on Glenelg River is impressive.
Yea mate check out the sink holes.Quote:
Originally Posted by firm351
As your coming in in the dual hwy you'll see the lady Nelson (big flag sailing ship) on your right.
That's the local info Centre and they'll point you in the right direction for the caves. If you hit the MacDonalds round about you have gone to far..
If your keen to do a cave walk the Engelbretch cave is a must.. A small cost but guided tour.
http://engelbrechtcave.com.au
Then if you wish to carry on the coast route the tantanola caves, but I'd suggest go inland and visit the naracourte caves.
Again a small fee but a great day, 4-5 different caves and a pretty cool expo center..
If you guys want gentle river cruze drop into Nelson before you get here, grab a river ride on the Endeavour and visit the princess Margaret rose caves.
Heaps to do. And your sticking to black top.
Got some of the best beach driving in aus along down this way. Sure items Fraser island, but great driving..
Thanks for the info Kallen. We stopped at Nelson for lunch on the river pretty nice spot. Got to mt gambier and decided to stay the night. Went for a look at the lakes and only made it as far as a big arse play ground at valley lake kids are running off some steam which is good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
Yes, the Princess Margret Rose caves are bloody great.Quote:
Originally Posted by TPC
I was going to say definitely stop at Piccaninnie Ponds but you have already gone through....
Naracoorte Caves are worth a look, as is a beach drive from Beachport to Robe, although the Robe end can be fairly treacherous and you don't want to be on your own ... trust me.
Mic
Didn't realise you were here tonight. Woulda offered a beer and bbq.. But I'm about to head Off to work..
A couple of night things to do..
Humperston caves sometimes have possums out. A nice night like this they should be out and about.
But also the town center has a sound and light show in the cave gardens.
Enjoy the stay mate.
My bad mate I wasn't sure if we were going to stop here or not I should've let you know earlier but when we got here and had a bit of a look around we couldn't go on with out stopping for the night. I think I have found my new favorite country town the old buildings are amazing especially the pubs we had dinner at Jens hotel one of the best looking old pubs I've ever seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
Have to stay another day now....
Have a fantastic time! Stay safe.
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Yea it is like a big country town.Quote:
Originally Posted by firm351
A little embarrassing as it was SA's second city till a few years ago..
The old buildings are well looked after.
In the morning head on up to the old hospital which is finally coming down.
Top of the hill, lake tce runs along the front of it.
A bit sad as its a lot of history, but it was an eye sore. Only shut around 15 years ago and was well known as a paranormal chasers heaven.. Lol
Anyway enjoy the stay. Always next time..
Fyi, I woulda gone Jens over a bbq anyway lol
Loved Mt Gambier, I will definitely be going back there for a longer stay next time we are over this way. The sinkholes are amazing and the blue lake is pretty spectacular aswell.
We are in Adelaide now for a couple of nights and have decided to head back to WA a bit quicker than planed due to the hot weather that's we will be getting on the way home. For some reason my wife doesn't want put up with to many days of mid 40 temps, and 5 weeks in the car with two 4 year olds and a 14 week old baby is starting to wear a bit thin, so instead of a few days at streaky bay with 40+ deg days we reckon we might push it a bit and have a few days in Esperance where it should be a fair bit cooler by the time we get there.
Pity you are going to miss out on Streaky Bay, it is great over there and the oysters are as good as they get.Quote:
Originally Posted by firm351
Yes I would play it by ear, if the temps are reasonable I would go streaky bay over esperance any day hot or not, hire a aircon cabin :)
Yeah it's a shame but we(my wife) decided that we(she) wouldn't enjoy it that much when its 43 deg. Will just have to put it on the list for next time. I think I may have talked her into going to Esperance instead so it's not all bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by TPC
Always next time. Hope you enjoyed the stay.
Yea you picked a bad time for travel, it's humid down this way.
Enjoy the drive home..
Gotta keep the mrs happy, breast feeding hormones and hot weather aren't a good mix at the moment. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
And going to Esperance means I can see wave rock on the way home. Another sight to tick off the list.
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I'm looking forward to the day when I can start undertaking trips like this
Yes clunk after the meetup in the middle I think we should look at a Victorian high country trip :)
Sounds like plan but it's something I won't be doing in the present clunker lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Ah well save your pennies for a reliable clunker :)
Welcome home mate, glad to have you back all safe
Already in the process mateQuote:
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A nice reliable gu;)Quote:
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I'm saying nothingQuote:
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C'mon mate, you know you wanna.Quote:
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of course he does.
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Well I guess all that plastic might help me bounce up some of these tracksQuote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Don't do it Son. You'll never live it down.Quote:
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Bit like buying a prado. Sure it's a landcruiser... BUT..
ha ha westy its like everyone, sooner or later you have to step out of the stone age and into something more reliable and comfortable like a vintage model lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
Still gq td42 ticks both those boxes.. LolQuote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Sometimes you have to step back to step up.. :D
Holidays almost done:) Only 160 kms from home tonight at the inlaws in Brookton.
Spent the last 3 nights in Esperance, what a great place I've been there before but it was becs first time there and she fell in love with the place which isn't hard to do, the beaches there are the best beaches I have ever seen by far not the best pics but it's all I've got on the phone
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We have been thinking of leaving Perth for a while now, we may have found our new home.
Stopped at wave rock on the way here, pretty awesome rock to have a look at
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Tomorrow it will be all over, 10000 kms 35 nights stayed in 19 places and a shit load of fuel. Traveling with two 4 year olds and a now 14 week old baby, doable but bloody hard. Was it worth it,absolutely!
I will put up some more pics when I get home and plug my camera into the puter.
Great pics again, very envious of the trip you have done.
Good stuff mate and the best part you did it in a patrol!
Made it home today. Sad that it's all over but after 5 weeks with the kids in the car I'm pretty happy to be home again. Sitting on my own lounge is pretty awesome aswell. Not looking forward to cleaning out the car tomorrow.
I will, GU..GU..GUQuote:
Originally Posted by Clunk