Friday, 24 September
Weather still ditto, in fact, the scarf even came out of the cupboard today!
After leaving Naracoorte, we travelled through even more vineyards in the Coonawarra region before stopping for a quick look at some chainsaw carvings at Father Woods’ tree. Then it was a quick religious experience as we passed through Penola, the birthplace (I think) of Mary Mackillop.
It was from here onwards that the road deteriorated somewhat, becoming very bumpy. The large number of log trucks certainly would contribute to the breakup in the road surface. We had a short stop at Mt Gambier before continuing on to Port Fairy and Warrnambool. Being back in Victoria means that we are on Eastern Standard Time again – and the water is drinkable!
Following lunch, we did the tourist drive around town, stopping at the old Fletcher Jones factory (now virtually derelict but with a heritage listing), where the gardens have been maintained to their old standard, before having a look at the old boatshed, driving past the monument to the first white female to die in Warrnambool and then stopping at the breakwater. After looking at the rocks, it isn’t hard to believe that there really are 16 shipwrecks in the bay.
We are staying at the Discovery Caravan Park, which is located next to a 20 hectare children’s adventure playground, which looked a fabulous play to play if under the age of 12. The caravan park is predominantly cabins and ensuite sites, but the powered sites are plenty wide enough, grassy and have a concrete slab. This place would have the best campers’ kitchen we have seen.
Go the Saints!!!
Weather still ditto, in fact, the scarf even came out of the cupboard today!
After leaving Naracoorte, we travelled through even more vineyards in the Coonawarra region before stopping for a quick look at some chainsaw carvings at Father Woods’ tree. Then it was a quick religious experience as we passed through Penola, the birthplace (I think) of Mary Mackillop.
It was from here onwards that the road deteriorated somewhat, becoming very bumpy. The large number of log trucks certainly would contribute to the breakup in the road surface. We had a short stop at Mt Gambier before continuing on to Port Fairy and Warrnambool. Being back in Victoria means that we are on Eastern Standard Time again – and the water is drinkable!
Following lunch, we did the tourist drive around town, stopping at the old Fletcher Jones factory (now virtually derelict but with a heritage listing), where the gardens have been maintained to their old standard, before having a look at the old boatshed, driving past the monument to the first white female to die in Warrnambool and then stopping at the breakwater. After looking at the rocks, it isn’t hard to believe that there really are 16 shipwrecks in the bay.
We are staying at the Discovery Caravan Park, which is located next to a 20 hectare children’s adventure playground, which looked a fabulous play to play if under the age of 12. The caravan park is predominantly cabins and ensuite sites, but the powered sites are plenty wide enough, grassy and have a concrete slab. This place would have the best campers’ kitchen we have seen.
Go the Saints!!!
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