Mt Gambier to Warnambool

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Hi everyone, we haven't updated for a while so here goes. Stopped to look at Tantanoola caves on the way to Mt Gambier, they were very specy. Pulled up in Mt Gambier for a few days, lots to see here. The history of the volcanoes is quite amazing. It makes you feel quite insignificant in the big picture. The last time there was any volcanic activity was 4,600 yrs ago. Mt Gambier crater is now filled with water the most amazing blue color. We circumnavigated the crater, about 3.8 kms. Mt Gambier town has 2 large caves right in the city centre. Frem here we travelled down to the Shipwreck coast. 140 ships wrecked here within forty years. Its a haven for divers. When you see the coastline its understandable these ships never made it to port. We passed through Port Mc donnell where 31 of the wrecks are and then headed back inland to the Glynelg River National Park. Here we camped on the banks of the river which is absolutely beautiful. Very tranquil and peaceful, lots of blue wrens, platypus, possoms but still no Fish! We spent 2 days canoeing up and down the river stopping for picnics on the way, Very relaxing.

We are now in Warnambool staying with my 4th cousin, Barbara whom I haven't seen for 22 yrs. I have visted some places I haven't been to scince I was a kid. Things have changed alot. Last night we went to the Shipwreck Laser show at Flagstaff Hill which was awesome. It was the story of ship that sailed from London to Australia in 1878 and was wrecked on the coastline here near the 12 Apostles. Today we are off to Port Campbell where this to see where this happened.

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Photos

Valley Crater , Mt Gambier
This is the life!

The Blue Lake
Just like a bloo loo!

Comments

[Tracey]

lifes one big holiday!
Hiya guys...glad to have you back. Was missing ya. Us 'armchair travellers' are loving this holiday hehehehe....so where are we going next! You all look well and soooo relaxed. Loving the suntan Clanc. Was laughing at Chris and the sausages....too much huh. lol Drive safe hugs from the Pitts' crew x

[sue, lacey and georgie]

Hello
We went in a helicopter over the twelve apostles it was wicked , your all looking so well , and by the way love ya campervan , weve sent other messages too on some of ya other entries , will be in touch again soon , luv sue xxxxxxxxx

[Naomi]

Hi Guys
Hello to the Utechs, having been watching your travels on the blog, sounds like your having a fantastic time! Had another little stay in hospital but all has settled down again. 9 weeks to go, can't wait for the little B***** to get out, already causing trouble! We've been to a german restaurant up in the Clare Valley too so totally know what you mean by the food. Happy Aussie Day..stay safe Na

[the keels]

Happy Australia Day!!!!
hey guys happy australia day hope you're having fun on your travels, hope to hear from you soon,lots of news pictures are great,we're just preparing for mardi gras (again) one of mum's clients was crowned mardi gras queen 50 yrs ago so there's a big celebration for that. mitch was in a parade on friday (he got to miss half of school, even though it was already a half day!) schools almost over just a few more months and then i'm off to high school!! the band is off to distric competition in 2 weeks so that's going to be fun,(only because we get to miss a whole day of school) well we'll send you an email and some pictures of Quebec, missing you lots, love the keel