Off to Tasmania today. Our drive from Airey’s Inlet to Melbourne airport where we’ll catch a flight is only a few hours. The road passes through pleasant countryside, rolling hills, and lots of sheep! It’s been a while since I’ve driven in heavy, city traffic but it’s not too bad – a little construction near…
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Today is our much-anticipated drive along the Great Ocean Rd. We start at Port Fairy and will make our way north to Airey’s Inlet. The first hour of the drive was scenic, with lots of grazing cows and sheep with no ocean in site. Eventually, we make the turn up the coast and the views…
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Our drive in the morning takes us from Penola, in South Australia, to Port Fairy in Victoria. Along the route is ‘Blue Lake’, near the town of Mount Gambier, a remnant of the area’s volcanic past. The lake is large, deep, and incredibly blue. Mount Gambier is an attractive place with well-maintained buildings and residences…
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After a good night’s sleep in our little Cottage, we make an omelet with the provisions our hostess has left for us. Dick has arranged a private wine tour for us today with ‘Coonawarra Experiences’. Simon, the owner, picks us up and we are on our way. We start at ‘Parker Estate’ where we have…
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