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Waikerie

We enjoyed several activities in Waikerie, located midway between Morgan and Renmark, including this early ferry across the Murray River to take morning photos of the ochre cliffs near the town. Other spots we liked were the exhibitions at the Rainmoth Gallery after which Waikerere is named, and the hot chocolate at Havenhand Chocolates & Cafe (weContinue reading “Waikerie”

Morgan – our entry point to the fabulous Riverland…

Morgan was our first view of the mighty Murray River, just where it bends dramatically south. However we plan to follow the river east, using the fabulous free ferry trips to explore the Riverland region. The measurements of the different Murray River floods show that 1956 was a very bad year around here! Morgan isContinue reading “Morgan – our entry point to the fabulous Riverland…”

Elliston to Clare

Thanks to all of you who explained the South Australian sign “Stop creeping” to us – as in do not let your speed creep up over the limit! For our 3 days in Elliston, we stayed at the caravan park opposite the jetty which has lovely grassed sites, and a camp kitchen with a huge fire andContinue reading “Elliston to Clare”

Nullarbor and into South Australia…

These days the Nullarbor road is in very good condition and includes several emergency airstrips for the RFDS. However Ian recalls his first experience driving from east to west in 1966 when it was mostly dirt from Port Augusta to Balladonia. “I was doing a favour for Wilf, one of my Army mates who was in hospital withContinue reading “Nullarbor and into South Australia…”

The Nullarbor….

Our last few days have been spent crossing the Nullarbor, a huge limestone plain that links WA with the eastern states. Firstly though, please enjoy these early morning photos of Coolgardie’s beautiful architecture dating back to the 1880s – it is a quiet town these days, but it is easy to imagine the crowds andContinue reading “The Nullarbor….”

Heading East – Day 1

Day 1 of our long awaited “Big Trip East” from our home in Western Australia went well – although maybe departing on April Fools Day could have been better planned! Driving through the Wheatbelt region is always nostalgic for us, as it is an area we both know and love. There is a straight section of roadContinue reading “Heading East – Day 1”

2 fun day trips from Christchurch

In our recent post about Christchurch, we promised to share 2 great day trips – both involve a jaunt in the country. Although we drove to both towns, please be assured that there are regular tours and public transport options available. JAUNT No 1 to Hanmer Springs takes about 2 hours and winds through all theContinue reading “2 fun day trips from Christchurch”

America’s most beautiful place…?

We did a little research for our trip from Western Australia to the USA in 2008. We found that Sedona in Arizona had been voted the most beautiful place in the USA. So we decided to visit while we were there. Flying into Phoenix, we were transported by airport bus to the multi-story hire carContinue reading “America’s most beautiful place…?”

Christchurch – still a lovely city…

You may have heard of Christchurch, a small city in the South Island of New Zealand which has been badly affected by earthquakes starting back in September 2010. We have visited this lovely place many times as my two brothers and their families live there, so we were well aware of the impact on localContinue reading “Christchurch – still a lovely city…”

The fabulous emu!

A highlight of our travels is learning more about Australian flora and fauna, and the emu is just one fascinating example. It features prominently on the Australian ‘Coat of Arms’, and was apparently chosen along with the kangaroo as a symbol of Australia moving forward – especially given that neither animal can move backwardsContinue reading “The fabulous emu!”