The steep sandstone ranges of the Grampians took shape millions of years ago when sandy sediments were tilted,uplifted & ;then eroded away over time to form the parallel north-south ranges we see today. Spring flowers, 970 native plant species, 200 bird life, kangaroos, possums, gliders, echidna,koalas are common. Tranquil rivers, waterfalls, bush-walking, pastrol land with majestic red gums.
Leaving Brad and Trish at Southend to travel west along the coast we backed tracked through Mt Gambier and had a quick look at theBlue Lake Pools formed from old volcanoes.(very pretty).
We were on our way back to Victoria to visit friends.... Arriving at the "Wongaburra" property of Chris and Justins we were amazed at there vast amount of natural bushland settled at the foot of the Southern Grampians . (Wongaburra...Aboriginal meaning my home) The property has a hugh amount of protected red gums all over 200 years old . (just beautiful)
The first evening we were taken to the edge of the land to see the red sunset on the Grampians. (Wonderful) Wild life everywhere but Baggy was not the roo whisperer this time as they all took off into the wilderness... Chris on foot and Justin on horseback we all went bush walking till dark.
Next morning Gabe who is 8 going on 18 took us bike riding all over the property,stopping at all the spider webs and trap door holes he could find. I think he will be the next Harry Butler. Great to see kids doing what kids should do. What a playground he has all 670 acres of it , and he knows his way around it too.
Good Friday we played tourist and went to Halls Gap(I guess it could be a little Montville) about 60 kls away from Wongaburra. Being peak holiday season the township was booming with visitors. Must be the place to go for Easter camping in the mountains. Lots of history,art and culture.
Stayed 3 nights at Wongaburra then we had to make a move to get some ground covered. .. thankyou to Chris, Justin,Erin and Gabe. (Nebo was home for Easter so was able to catch up briefly)
We had approx 800 kls to catch up with Brad and Trish so we had to put some hours in the saddle and met up with them at Port Augusta. We now have our travel partners with us once again.
We are all keen to get to W.A. as the next few days will be travelling the Nullabor.......Talk Soon
Mt Gambier ...Blue Lakes
Waiting for sunset at Wongaburra with Chris and Gabe
Checking out the plant life at Wongaburra
Justin ,and his mates
Getting in touch with nature. Wonderful!!!!
Baggy, Gabe,Meg,Erin and Buzz
Von trying to make friends
One of the beautiful Red Gums , me fooling around..
Chris and her students. At play...
Our first look at the Murray... Ferry crossing at Murray Bridge
already waiting for the next installment---your both doing a great job of keeping us all ''in the loop''feels like were following you around.Stay safe,luv rhon.xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhondda, so many say they are seeing Australia through our blogs.Love from your mad sister-in-law
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