Border Hopper
Those folks who live close to the New South Wales / Victorian border are often referred to as “Border Hoppers”. This driver spotted in Tocumwal, NSW has taken it to a whole new level. Continue reading Border Hopper
Tag: Australia
The Town That Moved in the 1950’s
The Murray River was dammed near Albury Wodonga in 1936 to form what is now known as Lake Hume. In the 1950’s the dam was enlarged and the dairying town of Tallangatta was moved to higher ground 8kms west to … Continue reading The Town That Moved in the 1950’s
Brown Brothers RV Park at Milawa
Wandering around North Eastern Victoria we discover that Brown Brothers Winery is only a few kilometres away from us and it has an RV park. There is plenty of asphalt parking beside a nice mown lawn and views to a … Continue reading Brown Brothers RV Park at Milawa
Say Cheese!
In the supermarket at Tallangatta, Vic (on the Lake Hume) the bloke in front of us pays for a block of cheese. “Goin’ fishin’ are you?” says the checkout girl. When it’s our turn we just have to ask her how she knew what he was doing and she tells us that they catch Murray Cod with cheese “Cut ‘em open and they’re full of it!” Continue reading Say Cheese!
Seven Creeks Hotel, Euroa
Melbourne is being lashed with rain and we’ve had more than our fair share driving down the Hume Highway. It is nothing short of ‘lovely weather for ducks’ and dozens of them feed on the lawn in the rain as … Continue reading Seven Creeks Hotel, Euroa
Colac Colac Caravan Park
Having been recommended to us by the local Corryong auto electrician we grab ourselves a site at Colac Colac (pronounced ‘clack clack’) Caravan Park beside the pretty Nariel Creek. Green lawns run down to this burbling little trout stream. There … Continue reading Colac Colac Caravan Park
Practical Street Art
No prizes for guessing what these are for. Continue reading Practical Street Art
Mirima National Park a hidden valley
Also known as Hidden Valley, tiny Mirima National Park is in the heart of town and yet feels like a world away from Kununurra, WA. A miniature of the Bungle Bungles, Mirima too has the beehive shaped outcrops. Continue reading Mirima National Park a hidden valley
Mr Whippy
Home Hill, Qld 2016 Our UHF aerial hasn’t been cutting the mustard lately so seeing that we’re camped directly behind the Jaycar electronics store Woody pops in and buys a new one. Next day……Wow this new aerial is a beaut, we now know that some poor Mum is looking for a playground in Home Hill for her kids and another is going to stop off in Airlie Beach for morning tea instead of Bowen. Commercial radio stations try beating that! Continue reading Mr Whippy
Coronation Beach
Winter 2015 We drive 25 kms north of Geraldton to Coronation Beach camp ground. It is quite a sight, the blue of the ocean, lines of breakers and the surf crashing in. People stroll about lazily their heads encased in … Continue reading Coronation Beach
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