Category Archives: Australia

Melbourne: Docklands

Posted on January 26, 2018 by kenwehner

16 January 2018 The Docklands area of Melbourne’s inner west is bustling with construction activity. The entertainment and high rise residential district is easily walkable from the Southern Cross Train Station. It is quieter than the CBD and Southbank but … Continue reading →

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Grampians National Park – Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2018 by kenwehner

20 January 2018 The next day we spent exploring Grampians National Park including The Pinnacle via the Wonderland Trail, Boroka Lookout, Mackenzie Falls, and Reed Lookout. The Pinnacle was a strenuous hike but well worth the effort. We were careful … Continue reading →

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Grampians National Park – Part 1

Posted on January 24, 2018 by kenwehner

19 January 2018 From Port Fairy, we drove inland to Grampian National Park with a stop in Hamilton to stock up on supplies. We arrived at Lakeside Caravan Park in Halls Gap, one of the best caravan parks we have … Continue reading →

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Great Ocean Road – Part 3 (Port Campbell to Port Fairy)

Posted on January 23, 2018 by kenwehner

19 January 2018 While the first day included two-thirds of the Great Ocean Road and its marquee attraction, the Twelve Apostles, the second day was our favorite. It included stops at The Arch, London Bridge, The Grotto, James Irving’s Monument, … Continue reading →

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Great Ocean Road – Part 1 (Torquay to Apollo Bay)

Posted on January 21, 2018 by kenwehner

18 January 2018 The Great Ocean Road has the reputation to be one of the great scenic drives in Australia. It starts in Torquay, about 100 km west of Melbourne, and stretches about 150 miles along the southern coast to … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: Churches

Posted on January 18, 2018 by kenwehner

6 – 14 January 2018 Melbourne has a number of prominent church buildings. Here are a few we enjoyed.   St. Paul’s Cathedral – built 1891   St. Patrick’s Cathedral – built 1848 St. Peter’s Eastern Hill Church – built … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: Sporting Arenas

Posted on January 17, 2018 by kenwehner

6 – 14 January 2018 Melbourne is a sports town. Melbourne Park was built in 1988 as the new home for the Australian Open but its various facilities accommodate several sports along with concerts and special events. Rod Laver Arena, … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: King’s Domain

Posted on January 16, 2018 by kenwehner

11 January 2018 King’s Domain is a parkland across the Yarra River from Melbourne Park. Its home to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Victoria Gardens, Government House (1876), Shrine of Remembrance (1934), Melbourne Observatory, and Sidney Meyer Music Bowl. Disappointed, … Continue reading →

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Melbourne: Williamstown

Posted on January 15, 2018 by kenwehner

9 January 2018 During our time in Melbourne, we are actually staying in the suburb of Williamstown, 9 km southwest of the CBD. Western Melbourne is more industrial and less populated than the more popular eastern suburbs. Williamstown has a … Continue reading →

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Geelong

Posted on January 13, 2018 by kenwehner

7 January 2018 On our first full day in Melbourne, we did not rush into the CBD. Instead we took time to visit the local train station and get myki transportation cards so we’d be ready for the next morning. … Continue reading →

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