We have enjoyed our final port of call – and what a port!
Category: Australia
Botanic Gardens to Iconic Bridge
Before we left the blue mountains we enjoyed the view at Govetts Leap (no crowds!)
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Up and Down the Blue Mountains
We flew into Sydney and, only getting a teasing glimpse, we drove off to the Blue Mountains.
Australia photos Melbourne to Adelaide
Here are the photos from part 5 of our trip – driving from Melbourne to Adelaide via Kangeroo Island, taking in the Ocean Road and the Southern Ocean Drive.
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And on to Adelaide …
Well actually we are staying at Glenelg- sort of a better Brighton with a lovely soft sandy beach just a tram ride away from the city.
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Australia part 4 photos Uluru
Here are the photos from part 4 of our trip – in Uluru – the center of Australia. Some of these are in the blogs and others are new – we were there only 3 days but we have lots of pictures of red rock!
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Australia Queensland photos
Here are the photos from part 3 of our trip in Queensland. Taking in Port Douglas, Daintree and the Barrier Reef. Some of these are in the blogs and others are new (we upload more than need each day).
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Kangaroo Island
This island was named in 1802 by Matthew Flinders who was desperately in need of fresh food for his sailors.
He thought he saw men on the shore and decided to stop to ask for help. When they got ashore they realised they weren’t men, they were kangaroos.
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Southern Ocean Drive
That’s the more humble name for the South Australian coastal highway.
We waved a fond farewell to Peter, Karen and the farm and drove on to Victor Harbor. We had to take a picture of this giant lobster, it’s a cafe and is for sale!
Shearing time
Obviously you can’t go to Australia without seeing some sheep! – we were lucky enough to stay with Peter and Karen on their farm in Tantanoola. Continue reading “Shearing time”