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Published: January 11th 2015
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Australia is sometimes called the lucky country - I’ve been lucky that in my time in Australia, I have been able to explore a lot of the country. The Wilsons Promontory National Park (or more affectionately known as plain old “Wilsons Prom”) in Victoria was still on my wishlist. I had read of the spectacular scenery, stunning coastlines and pristine beaches and I had a real hankering to visit. So when some good friends in Melbourne mentioned they had a holiday house in Sandy Point for a week and they had a spare room, I leapt at their invitation and the chance to visit. As well as the natural beauty I had read about, I thought it might also be a good spot to see a wombat in the wild. Yes, there's been snakes, kangaroos, koalas and even a glimpse of a cassowary, but the humble wombat eludes me.
I had spent a wonderful relaxing Christmas with family in New Zealand, so the trek to get from the rugged black iron sand at Kai Iwi beach to the pristine white powdery sand in Wilson’s Prom was a very long day – there was a three hour drive at either end
of the three hour flight. A lot of sitting which strangely is very tiring!
However arriving in Sandy Point it was clear that everything I had read about Wilsons Prom was true – it is a beautiful, unspoilt and magical part of the country. The town that we were staying in is a typical, sleepy beach town, filled with holiday makers enjoying the glorious summer sun. The beach itself was large and sprawling, and hidden from view by mountains of sand dunes. I loved it because it meant when you were on it, you couldn’t see any signs of houses or any developments at all, it was just you and the beach.
One of the things that Wilsons Prom is most famous for is the iconic Squeaky Beach, so-called because of the way that the white quartz sand squeaks when you walk on it. It was a hot, sunny day, but we decided to start at Picnic Bay and take the coastal walk over to Squeaky Beach. We were rewarded in spades, with beautiful views in every direction. The walk itself was a nice easy coastal stroll, so well worth the walk.
Travelling with Cam and Joey
also meant having lots of boys toys available – they had taken two cars to get their jetskis, windsurfer and dog to their destination. One gorgeous afternoon all the boys headed off on a jetski adventure. I should've gone with them, as it was a beautiful afternoon but I stayed home with Ralph the dog. Later in the afternoon I joined them, however my arrival also coincided with a dramatic storm front. The wind was furious and I was caught in the middle of a ferocious sandstorm - I was still finding sand in my ears, my hair, my nails for days afterwards! Then there was a quick dash back to the car as the rains came in.
Wilsons Prom is a beautiful destination and it was lovely to be able to share it with friends. Another friend who was camping in Wilsons Prom around the same time told me that she and her husband saw a wombat, so I know they are there, but unfortunately I didn't see one. My quest to see a wombat lives on.
My brief time in one of the magical parts of Australia was over, and it was back to Sydney to
welcome in the New Year. 2015 has brought a clean sweep of changes for me - it looks to be an interesting year ahead!
Now blogging at
www.beautycharmadventureonline.com - check it out!
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D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley
The elusive wombat
Never give up. Sounds like lovely beaches and hiking.