Woke to a muddy puddle at the door of the caravan after it rained lightly all night. We decided to pack up and leave without having breakfast so that we could get out before becoming bogged. Sadly the rain had prevented me from heading over to the ruins of the Lincoln Oakbank Brewery, across the road from our campsite, for some photos.
We had all our breakfast needs in the car ready for the perfect picnic spot but the rain continued to fall so we retreated to a roadhouse restaurant in Jerilderie for a cooked breakfast instead. The meals were huge so Sarah and I shared one. The others had one each so we decided we didn't need lunch. Some fruit for afternoon tea was enough to see us through to dinner.
The rain was still falling when we crossed the border so we elected to take a photo on the run.
Not long after entering Victoria, we hit our first ever roo. Driving along the Murray Valley Highway, in the middle of the morning, out it jumps, straight at Peter. Luckily for us, it hit the side of the car, and a check showed absolutely no sign of damage. We were, however, glad to be in the new car rather than the old one.
Apart from the brief stop to check the car, our first stop after breakfast was at Echuca, where the boys were keen to revisit the woodturner who had started their interest in the craft. We donned our raincoats and wandered through the old port precinct to the woodturner's shop.
Apart from the brief stop to check the car, our first stop after breakfast was at Echuca, where the boys were keen to revisit the woodturner who had started their interest in the craft. We donned our raincoats and wandered through the old port precinct to the woodturner's shop.
Sadly he was up the back of the shop chopping wood and, although we hung around for a while, he didn't do any turning. Leaving the port area we went in search of Bobby's workplace so we could say a quick hello before continuing on our way. It was lovely to catch up with her again. Hope she didn't get in trouble for spending her work time socialising!
From Echuca we made our way along the back roads towards Horsham, passing tiny towns along the way. We stopped in St Arnaud for fuel, groceries and a stretch and visited the tourist information centre while we were there. A very well laid out centre, situated in the old Lands Office, with lovely friendly staff. And best of all, it had stopped raining for the first time today!
We decided to call a stop for the night at the town of Rupanyup where they have provided a camping area at a small billabong at the end of town. It is run by the Lions Club and has a BBQ, toilet and shower, water and power all for the princely sum of $10 per night. The caretaker informed us of a museum next door which sounded interesting. We may pay a visit tomorrow morning before we head off as we only have about 3 hours to travel.
Tomorrow sees us arriving at Naracoorte, ready to explore the caves.
From Echuca we made our way along the back roads towards Horsham, passing tiny towns along the way. We stopped in St Arnaud for fuel, groceries and a stretch and visited the tourist information centre while we were there. A very well laid out centre, situated in the old Lands Office, with lovely friendly staff. And best of all, it had stopped raining for the first time today!
We decided to call a stop for the night at the town of Rupanyup where they have provided a camping area at a small billabong at the end of town. It is run by the Lions Club and has a BBQ, toilet and shower, water and power all for the princely sum of $10 per night. The caretaker informed us of a museum next door which sounded interesting. We may pay a visit tomorrow morning before we head off as we only have about 3 hours to travel.
Tomorrow sees us arriving at Naracoorte, ready to explore the caves.
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