Local Getaways
The End of Our Time in Cobram
We arrved home yesterday afternoon after a drive that included stops at a number of unplanned places along the way. After we passed through the little town of Katamatite (which the navigation system in our car gave a weird and unexpected pronunciation) we passed the old silos that were once by the railway line. These […]
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More Exploring on a Wet Day
Today has been a wet and rainy day. It’s the weather that i thought we were getting yesterday. As a result, our outdoor activities have been somewhat curtailed but we still found some interesting places. Just before we crossed the bridge to go to the NSW town of Barooga we came across Thompsons Beach. It […]
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Exploring Around Cobram
Happily, I can report that the weather today was not as bad as forecast. There was some rain early in the morning but most of the day was just cloudy with only a light shower now and then. We had expected rain to fall for most of the day. Using Google to find local attractions, […]
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We are in Cobram for a Few Days
Some weeks ago, we decided to return to Cobram where we spent a pleasant few days about a year ago, Again, we are staying at the RACV Resort, just a little out of town. Rather than get here by driving straight up the highway via Semour and Shepparton , we decied to take a more […]
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Coastal Scenery Near Inverloch
There are some very interesting parts of the coast line between Inverloch and Cape Patterson. Yesterday, we explored the cliffs and beaches along the way. This area is located in the Bunurong Marine National Park. It has place names such as Eagles Nest, Shack Bay, Twin Reefs and The Caves and is ideal for photography. […]
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On Our Way to Port Douglas – First Stop – Albury
We left home this morning in cloudy and windy weather to begin our drive to Albury for the first day of our road trip to Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. The best spot for lunch turned out to be the tiny village of Yarck in the upper Goulburn Valley. With a population of less […]
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We Are Heading Off On Our Next Trip
We are packed and ready to leave on another trip to explore some more of Australia, starting on Tuesday, July 8. This time we are heading back to Far North Queensland to see some new (and some old) territory. We will travel north across the Muray River to Canberra and then through some rural areas […]
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Home From Benalla Along the Silo Art Trail
We arrived home from our trip to Cobden late yesterday afternoon. We had a cool start in the morning with a temperature of around 4C but the sun was warm, especially in the car behind glass. We choose to drive home via Benalla and along the Silo Art Trail route via the towns of Tungamah, […]
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Exploring Around Cobram
The weather up here was fine and sunny, although a little cool – much better than the day on Melbourne with cold weather and showers. It was a pleasant day for exploring around this area. Cobram is located in the Murray River, about half way between Yarrawonga and Tocumwal. Along this stretch river there are […]
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We Are on a Short Road Trip to Cobram
I picked up my replacement car last Thursday. It is a very nice BMW X1. It’s a little smaller than the car that I sold back to the dealer but it’s very well equipped and nice to drive. It’s just about the right size for us and much easier for Jill to get into and […]
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Abandoned or Reused
For the last three days we have been back in Victoria’s central gold fields region having a break after Christmas. I have written about this area before in previous posts – https://www.wilsons.id.au/more-exploration-around-creswick/ On this visit, we have noticed many old buildings that have been abandoned or now serve a different purpose. Some of these date […]
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Avenues of Honour
An Avenue of Honour is a memorial road or pathway lined with trees, planted to commemorate individuals, especially soldiers, who served in wars or conflicts. This tradition was popular in Australia and New Zealand, symbolising the remembrance of those who served and, in many cases, those who died. Although significant after World War One, this […]
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