Tuesday 18th November
We arrived at the Barossa Valley today, we are staying at Tanunda Caravan Park. The country side is really pretty here.
Wednesday 19th November
We went for a drive today along the tourist route. We went to the Saltram Winery and bought myself a few bottles of red wine and David got himself some Pepperjack beer.
They have about 64 wineries in this area, so if you love your wine this is the place for you.
You see vineyards just everywhere you drive in Barossa and Clare Valley. They just go for miles.
Thursday 20th November
We left Barossa Valley today, we are going to Adelaide. We drove to a place called Williamstown, on our way the roads were blocked as there was a car rally on so we had to go on long detour. We drove along some of the hilliest and windy roads with the caravan.
We finally arrived in Adelaide and are staying a caravan park which is close to the city.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Clare Valley - Tanunda
Sunday 16th November – Monday 17th November
We left Minlaton this morning, and we drove to Clare Valley.
We are staying here for a few nights.
On Monday we went for a drive around the Clare Valley area, it is a very picturesque area.
We went to a place called Mintaro which is home to a living maze. The goal being to reach the centre and then find your way back out again.
Afterwards we went to Martindale Hall. It was built in 1879. It was used in the film Picnic at Hanging Rock as the girls boarding school. Martindale Hall’s white room was Miranda’s room in the movie.
You were not allowed to take photos of the inside of the house.
It was just beautiful inside and the workman ship that went in to it is something you don’t see today. It reminded us a lot of the Werribee Mansion.
Main Street
Martindale Hall
Playing chess at Mintaro Maze
Middle of the maze
inside the maze
We left Minlaton this morning, and we drove to Clare Valley.
We are staying here for a few nights.
On Monday we went for a drive around the Clare Valley area, it is a very picturesque area.
We went to a place called Mintaro which is home to a living maze. The goal being to reach the centre and then find your way back out again.
Afterwards we went to Martindale Hall. It was built in 1879. It was used in the film Picnic at Hanging Rock as the girls boarding school. Martindale Hall’s white room was Miranda’s room in the movie.
You were not allowed to take photos of the inside of the house.
It was just beautiful inside and the workman ship that went in to it is something you don’t see today. It reminded us a lot of the Werribee Mansion.
Main Street
Martindale Hall
Playing chess at Mintaro Maze
Middle of the maze
inside the mazeSunday, November 16, 2008
Minlaton
Saturday 15th November
On Saturday we had a big day of driving. We followed the coast of the Southern Yorke Peninsula. We drove around the Innes National Park.
We arrived back in Minlaton late in the afternoon and we went to Bill and Heather’s house for dinner. Heather cooked us a beautiful meal with dessert.
We had a wonderful night.
The wheat fields
The wind farm
An old ship wreck
At Bill and Heather's house for dinner
Amanda and Clayton
The kids
Having our dinner. We had candles, but you can't tell in this photo.
On Saturday we had a big day of driving. We followed the coast of the Southern Yorke Peninsula. We drove around the Innes National Park.
We arrived back in Minlaton late in the afternoon and we went to Bill and Heather’s house for dinner. Heather cooked us a beautiful meal with dessert.
We had a wonderful night.
The wheat fields
The wind farm
An old ship wreck
At Bill and Heather's house for dinner
Amanda and Clayton
The kids
Having our dinner. We had candles, but you can't tell in this photo. Minlaton
Friday 14th November
This morning we left Port Augusta. We have decided to stay at a place called Minlaton tonight.
We stopped at Port Pirie, Crystal Brook, Snowtown along the way. We then drove to Moonta Bay and stopped at Port Hughes and had some lunch.
We arrived at Minlaton in the afternoon. It had been a long drive as we stopped a bit along the way.
We needed to go to get some groceries so we went up to the supermarket. Whilst we were there I ran into my cousin Bill and Heather. It was such a surprise as we did not know they were living there. They were so surprised to see us.
We ended up going over to their house for a barbecue dinner. Their daughters, partners and children also came. We had a great time catching up.
Janette and her cousin Bill
Having a barbe
David and Bill having a beer
Their beautiful home
This morning we left Port Augusta. We have decided to stay at a place called Minlaton tonight.
We stopped at Port Pirie, Crystal Brook, Snowtown along the way. We then drove to Moonta Bay and stopped at Port Hughes and had some lunch.
We arrived at Minlaton in the afternoon. It had been a long drive as we stopped a bit along the way.
We needed to go to get some groceries so we went up to the supermarket. Whilst we were there I ran into my cousin Bill and Heather. It was such a surprise as we did not know they were living there. They were so surprised to see us.
We ended up going over to their house for a barbecue dinner. Their daughters, partners and children also came. We had a great time catching up.
Janette and her cousin Bill
Having a barbe
David and Bill having a beer
Their beautiful home Saturday, November 15, 2008
Port Augusta
Wednesday 12th November
Arrived at Port Augusta today. We went for a walk to the post office to collect our mail. The post office was further than we thought, it took us a few hours to get back to the caravan. It was a hot day today.
Thursday 13th November
We didn’t do too much today, we just did some grocery shopping and had a quiet day.
We didn't even take any photos when we were here.
Arrived at Port Augusta today. We went for a walk to the post office to collect our mail. The post office was further than we thought, it took us a few hours to get back to the caravan. It was a hot day today.
Thursday 13th November
We didn’t do too much today, we just did some grocery shopping and had a quiet day.
We didn't even take any photos when we were here.
Port Lincoln
Sunday 9th November - 12th November
We arrived at Port Lincoln today, we are staying here for a few days.
The Main Street
Makybe Diva
Looking back at the caravan park
Emily fishing
We arrived at Port Lincoln today, we are staying here for a few days.
The Main Street
Makybe Diva
Looking back at the caravan park
Emily fishing
Streaky Bay
Saturday 8th November
We arrived in Streaky Bay today. We are staying at Streaky Bay Tourist Park.
We went for the tourist drive and we stopped at Point Labatt Sealion Colony. It is the home to Australia’s only permanent colony of Sea Lions.
They have a viewing platform on the cliffs about 50 metres above the beach to observe the sea lions.
Streaky Bay main street
Point Labatt Sea lion colony
Emily signing the guess book.
Jesse and Emily on the viewing platform. It was windy and cold.
We arrived in Streaky Bay today. We are staying at Streaky Bay Tourist Park.
We went for the tourist drive and we stopped at Point Labatt Sealion Colony. It is the home to Australia’s only permanent colony of Sea Lions.
They have a viewing platform on the cliffs about 50 metres above the beach to observe the sea lions.
Streaky Bay main street
Point Labatt Sea lion colony
Emily signing the guess book.
Jesse and Emily on the viewing platform. It was windy and cold.
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