Albury, New South Wales {Caravan Park}

We have changed states, we are finally in New South Wales and Justin tried to tell me it was already warmer {he has a thing about it being freezing all the time in Victoria}.  The caravan park we picked was right on the back side of Lake Hume, it wasn't close to town but it was perfect for us.

Great Aussie Holiday Park turned out to be an amazing spot and I can tell that during school holidays it would be packed as they have so many activities for the children to choose from, not to mention the play ground & water park.  We got a spot right next to the camp kitchen and they had the spot next to us saved for when my Dad arrived.

With no real plans other than catching up with some friends we pottered around and then headed into to town to have dinner with said friends.  It was a lovely evening, even if Lillie did sook at the door because she wasn't near any of us.  We made plans to catch up and have Phil as our tour guide before they joined us for dinner over the weekend at our place.

The next day, while we waited for Dad to arrive {and not knowing when to expect him} we decided to head back to Victoria and have a walk around Beechworth.  WOW what a lovely spot and I can see that it is another popular place. A spot of lunch and a look around the lolly shop {with a purchase or two} before heading back to the caravan park to see Dad.

Sunday was our 'Phil' day and Dad came along for the ride {our car was very full}.  We headed to meet Phil mid morning and he took us out for a look around Yackandada.  A lovely little town not far from Wodonga {yes Victoria again}.  We wander through the antique stores, the art shop and generally took in the buildings.

   

After exploring here we headed back to NSW to take a look at Hume Dam.  We walked along the wall and took in the town that was moved {it is right on the edge of the Dam even now, back then it would've been under it} and how well the dam was made in the 1930's/40's.  We all headed home before Phil, Jax and Hana joined us for dinner.

All too quickly it was time to move on and say goodbye to Dad.  It was lovely to have him with us for a few days.

x

Geelong Show Grounds, Vicoria {Overnight}

Our original plan was to spend two nights in Geelong to explore the surrounds, but after arriving at the show grounds, we could only have one {stupid up coming long weekend, stupid country music festival}.  That said it is a great place to stay if you are ever in the area.  Just over $20 for all of us with power & hot showers.

We arrived early afternoon unhooked and without setting up went out to have a look around the city.  Bugger being a little later as we missed a big Sunday market that was on, but we did get to see some amazing old buildings, eat tasty ice-cream and see a replica ship arrive in the bay.

   

We packed up early Monday and left the camper at the showgrounds and went out to explore Point Lonsdale and surrounds.  It is definitely a holiday destination with heaps of houses empty, even fancy looking ones!

    

 

The kids loved that they got to see another seal just off from the lighthouse, even closer than our big walk!  We headed back to the camper, had some lunch before hocking up and heading to Werribee for the night {we promised the kids the zoo}

Lincoln National Park {National Park}

It was a quick and beautiful drive.

We needed water before we headed into the National Park and thankfully for us the town of Port Lincoln have a dump point & drinking water available for travelers.  It was easy to find and easy to access, even better it is on the way to the Lincoln National Park.

A spot to ourselves again, right on the water at a spot called 'Engine Point'.

 

School and swimming before we headed off to explore & have lunch.  We saw different beaches, different coloured waters, a light house and dolphins.

 

  

It was a lovely day out, even if the weather wasn't playing the game.  We headed home and I studied while everyone else went fishing.  A little more school work before and early night.

xxx

Kalbarri {Caravan Park}

It was just as lovely as the last time we visited, just shy of two years later.  The biggest difference was it was quiet, so few people, so much more space and some lovely weather.

A few days, just the four of us was exactly what we needed after the last few crazy busy months.

We stayed at the same caravan park as last time, right at the front overlooking the river.  It was a beautiful spot and a lovely place to watch the sun rise and set.

Exploring the coastline that leads up to Kalbarri was, as last time, spectacular.  They have recently spent some money in the area with new paths and broadwalks added to some of the locations, which did make it easier with the kids to do some walking.  We got blessed, several dolphin sightings.  They kept the small people amused and me on my toes as I tried, probably a little too hard, to capture a picture of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fishing was high on the agenda and much to J's pleasure he managed to get out everyday, all be it with a child or two in toe.  We had a nice afternoon the first day we arrived down at the jetty, another afternoon with all of us at the beach and the boys took off the last day for one last fish.  They even managed to get enough whiting for us to have a fresh fish & chips meal for dinner.

 

 

Not that it was planned, but we left just at the right time, before the rain started.

Next stop Wooramel Station.