Sadly our trip has come to an end. It has been an incredibly exhilarating experience visiting places that we have only seen in brochures or on programs like Get Away. Nothing like seeing it for real. Even though we have missed a few areas, for one reason or another, we feel very satisfied with what we have seen and the distance we have covered. Since we started in Tassie, we have driven over 56,000 klm.
Great Ocean Road region, which covers south-west Victoria, would have to be one of the world's most stunning stretches of coastline and scenic roads. The many spectacular rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park have been gouged away from the towering limestone cliffs over thousands of years. Some of the attractions include The Arch, London Bridge, The Grotto and Bay of Islands. This is definitely a trip that everyone should do at least once in their life.
Great Ocean Road region, which covers south-west Victoria, would have to be one of the world's most stunning stretches of coastline and scenic roads. The many spectacular rock formations of the Port Campbell National Park have been gouged away from the towering limestone cliffs over thousands of years. Some of the attractions include The Arch, London Bridge, The Grotto and Bay of Islands. This is definitely a trip that everyone should do at least once in their life.
The Blue Lake mysteriously turns from a winter grey colour to a brilliant azure blue in the month of November, lasting till April. A very interesting attraction to see.
Victor Harbor is a great holiday destination and is situated around 80km from Adelaide. The township has panoramic views of the rugged granite landmark bluff and Granite Island. Just 19 km from Victor Harbour is the small town of Goolwa and the mouth of the Murray River. Both towns have many historical building to explore. Unfortunately for us, the weather was not kind, so photo opportunities were rare.
Mount Lofty Summit is the highest peak closest to Adelaide and is in the Mount Lofty Ranges. At 710.1 metres above sea level it has spectacular panoramic views over Adelaide to the sea. Definitely worth the drive.
McLaren Vale is one of Australia’s renowned wine regions, famous for producing some the best wines in the world – a few of which were sampled by us. With some beautiful country side to see and some excellent wineries to visit, a day in the region is a must when visiting Adelaide.
Cape Bauer forms part of the Great Australian Bight and is around 15 klm from Streaky Bay. The scenery along this section of the ‘Bight’ is simply stunning with 60 metre cliffs towering above the Southern Ocean, which presents some amazing photo opportunities.
The Great Australian Bight stretches 200 km west of Ceduna in South Australia and follows the coast to the Western Australian border. It is said to be the longest line of towering sea cliffs in the world. Simply spectacular scenery.
Nullarbor Links is the longest golf course in the world. It covers 1365 kilometres and crosses two states. It begins and ends in the goldmining town of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia and the coastal town of Ceduna in South Australia. The course is a rugged outback-style natural terrain fairway.
90 Mile Straight is reportedly the longest straight road in the world and is situated on the Eyre Highway, which runs across the Nullarbor Plain in Australia’s south west. While you get the occasional breathtaking view of the coast line and the Great Australian Bight, there are many kilometres of nothing but flat and relatively uninteresting terrain. Fuel planning is important as the towns/road houses are over two hundred kilometres apart and you can pay up to $1.80 per litre.
An example of the hardship and appalling living conditions those early miners endured chasing their fortunes in the gold fever days.
The site of the Mining Hall of Fame is the site of Kalgoorlie’s first gold mine. You can take two guided mine tours; the first takes you 36 metres underground, the second mine tour takes you 72 metres underground climbing down the original timber-lined mine shaft via the ladders and portals with only a miner’s cap light to guide you. On that tour, you even get to use an air-leg rock drill. Other interesting things to see are a 1920’s gold pouring demonstration and new and old mining equipment and see how miners lived in years gone-by. Rani is holding onto a $70,000 gold bar.
Kalgoorlie is a large goldfields town, famed for its fascinating gold rush history and old gold miners' ghost towns. There are many historic grand old buildings dotted around the town. These include many lively pubs, brothels, and of course, the Town Hall building.
