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January 24th 2009
Published: January 24th 2009
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At 9.30 am it was already too hot to go for a walk, but as it was our first day in Bendigo we walked around the botanical gardens and the path along Bendigo Creek - there must have been water in there somewhere but all we could see were reeds and weeds. By the time we got back to the car it was 40 degrees. Even my knees were sweating. Back at the camp we leapt out of the car and into the swimmin... Read Full Entry



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Hilary Falconer
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The Kiwis are off on their next adventure to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! First a tour of Slovenia and Croatia then independant travel around southern Italy and Sicily. Then HIS choice of romantic settings - a road trip round Iceland. And of course no flying Kiwis trip would be complete without a sojourn in England including our favourite city - London.... full info
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Beechworth Chinese CemetaryBeechworth Chinese Cemetary
Beechworth Chinese Cemetary
The 'burning towers' where offerings are made to the dead. There were many thousands of Chinese in the goldfields
on the Beechworth Gorge walkon the Beechworth Gorge walk
on the Beechworth Gorge walk
Impressive granite formations - this walk along the stream which 150 years ago would have been full of gold miners, is well worth it.
BeechworthBeechworth
Beechworth
Made by gold, kept alive by being beautiful.
Mt Buffalo Mt Buffalo
Mt Buffalo
In the Victorian Alpine National Park
Snow gumSnow gum
Snow gum
Many of the snow gums were dead from previous bush fires - stark bark on stark rocks
The HornThe Horn
The Horn
the climb up to the Horn - the top of Mt Buffalo - is truly spectacular
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It's made easy for even the quesiest of climbers...
View from the Horn of Mt BuffaloView from the Horn of Mt Buffalo
View from the Horn of Mt Buffalo
...and the fact that you can drive nearly all the way to the top!
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the view over the Victorian Alps from the top of Mt Buffalo
The HornThe Horn
The Horn
we were right up the tippy top!!! They ski up here in winter.
Mt Pilot fire lookoutMt Pilot fire lookout
Mt Pilot fire lookout
Rhys chats to the fire spotter on Mt Pilot near Beechworth. During the last big bushfire in 2003 the granite boulders up here got so hot they fused together!!
The Big Ned KellyThe Big Ned Kelly
The Big Ned Kelly
In Glenrowan. Sadly, this was the LEAST tacky thing about Glenrowan (site of the Kelly Gang's last cock-up)
Beechworth Lock UpBeechworth Lock Up
Beechworth Lock Up
The male and female stone lock-up. The huge prison in the middle of town, which looks like a castle and which held Ned Kelly for 3 years, is now in private ownership.
Beechworth historic buildingsBeechworth historic buildings
Beechworth historic buildings
The Court House where Ned got sent down, gold offices etc. Amazingly well preserved - the court house was in use till the 1980's
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Another Beechworth gaol
this time under the Town Hall, seen during the Ned Kelly Walking Tour.
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Euroa
Our lovely campsite by Sevens Creek, Central Victoria
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Cockatoo pub
The cockatoos collected on this branch to drink from the creek - very entertaining
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The Old Commercial BankThe Old Commercial Bank
The Old Commercial Bank
NOT the bank the Kelly Gang robbed in Euroa - that one has been knocked down...



25th January 2009

Gary
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Great Blog
Good story telling. And good information on where you have been and what you have seen. Envious of your travels around Australia. Like you, I love the wine districts. Don't forget the RSL's, social clubs, sports clubs for, usually, good food and comany. But you sure can't beat the friendly caravan parks. Will be following your journey with interest
7th June 2009

Raelene Marsters
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Hi Hilary!!
Hi Hilary!! It's Raelene Marsters here! Do you remember me? Well I remember you!!!! Enjoying reading your blog...looks like you're having the collest time ever!!! Take care Rae xox

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