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Published: November 4th 2011
This blog covers 31st Oct to 1st Nov.
Elliston is situated on the spectacular shores of Waterloo Bay and is known for its rugged scenic coastline...again (boring) a great place for fishing...boring...as this whole coast appears to be (and they do catch them too!). It also has a great swimming beach which backed onto the park we stayed at. Set between rolling hills and some of the most spectacular and dramatic coastline on the EP, the town is now centre to cereal growing, mixed farming and fishing community. Elliston became a central port for the region from which the early settlers transported their wool and wheat by sailing vessels and later steamships. The Elliston jetty is heritage listed because of its steel pylons screwed directly into the sea floor using a horse drawn winch, the 424mtr jetty is great for a walk or fishing.
Having checked into our C/van park early and the setup all done we headed off to enjoy the Elliston cliff top drives, breathtaking scenic views on both loops, the first being Little Bay Cliff Top Drive where from the lookout you get a good view of the outlying islands, including Flinders Island - no not
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Sculptures on the Cliff drive the one in Bass Straight ! , Pearson Island, and Top Gallant Isles. Anxious Bay Cliff Top Drive includes Anxious Bay views and it has the added attraction of sculptures dotted along the cliffs, Trish Jackie and I enjoyed a picnic lunch on the beach.
The next day being 1st Nov and Melb Cup Day started off with some 'housework' and then morning coffee before checking out the Melb Cup arrangements at the Elliston Pub. After booking in for the Melb Cup Lunch we headed back to the Trakkie to get 'Frocked up' for the big event.
Trish's sun hat was magically transformed into a fashion accessory with the addition of a 'flower arrangement' that miraculously appeared from the Trakkies bowels! Frocked up and with her 'new headwear' she felt right at home as she settled into a champers with the other 100 odd ladies all frocked up for the occassion also. I put on a clean pair of shorts !
After a visit to the bar and the purchase of some sweep tickets we settled in for the 'arvo. Trish continued with the champers and we had just devoured desert when it was time for the
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View along Cliff Drive cup to be run. Up quick for a drink before it started, Trish returned with a glass full and half a bottle compliments of the pub! This was turning out real good!
And then they were off.. and wouldn't you believe it, Trish won the sweep she was in! Dinners paid for, all good, and no damage to the budget !!! Great day and happy anniversary to Kieran and Elly.
Our last memories of this pretty spot were quite favourable to say the least - off we go tomorrow again.
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judy Law
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the flock and the hat
Trish I was with the day you purchase that beauitful dress the hat is not my go not much on picking hats that is great