A Canadian in Australia - thirty days. Days 7 and 8 - Maits Rest Rain Forest, Cape Otway Lighthouse, Shelly Beach, Castle Cove Lookout, Otway Fly, Triplet Falls, and Johanna Beach


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March 6th 2019
Published: March 7th 2019
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Today was another two-hands-on-the-wheel-and-no-texting-as-you-drive day. I was heading inland and of course that meant the typical narrow, winding roads of the Otway Ranges. First stop was a short hike through a rain forest - Maits Rest. A wonderful short stroll, perhaps 2 km in length, through a rain forest. The lush greens, ferns and trees native to the area were in abundance. To add some ambie... Read Full Entry



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Lunch at the lighthouse



11th March 2019
Maits Rest

it is like walking in the jungle! do you see some tourist time to time?
11th March 2019
Maits Rest

Many tourists at the popular spots. Chinese everywhere. But this is not the main tourist season so is much quieter. I have been on many beaches and walks alone.
11th March 2019
Maits Rest

Many tourists at the popular spots. Chinese everywhere. But this is not the main tourist season so is much quieter. I have been on many beaches and walks alone.
11th March 2019
Cape Otway Lighthouse

I like the new style kangourou!
11th March 2019
Cape Otway Lighthouse

Beautifull
11th March 2019
Cape Otway Lighthouse

white thing on the left: is this radar bunker? I found this on the web: (The Americans built a radar bunker on the cape in 1942 which is now open to the public.) and did you visit?
11th March 2019
Cape Otway Lighthouse

There is a WWII bunker there yes but that is not it
11th March 2019
Cape Otway Lighthouse

looks like seafood at first sight (fish or shell) ....but american meal finally!
11th March 2019
Apollo Bay Beach

nice and calm
11th March 2019
Otway Fly Treetop

I guess it is much easier to walk on treetop walk than a muddy trail? and cooler too.
11th March 2019
Johanna Beach

looks like a dragon, that's beautifull

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