Phillip Island
Once we left Ramsay Street, we headed south to Phillip Island and back into the tent (boo hoo!).
Once here we went to check out the views from the coast at The Nobbies. They a few rocky island of the coast. From here we used a telescope to see the largest fur seal population in Australia they were on some more rocky bits called Seal Rocks amazingly!
Once we left Ramsay Street, we headed south to Phillip Island and back into the tent (boo hoo!).
Once here we went to check out the views from the coast at The Nobbies. They a few rocky island of the coast. From here we used a telescope to see the largest fur seal population in Australia they were on some more rocky bits called Seal Rocks amazingly!
There are seals in this pic. Honest!
At sunset we headed to the penguin parade. We sat on the steps leading down to Summerlands Beach to watch the Little Penguins (they are about 30cm tall which is the smallest type of penguin in the world) come waddling out of the sea, across the beach and up to their burrows on the grassy bank. Then afterwards we walked back along the boardwalk past some of the burrows where you could see the penguins wandering about and getting frisky with each other and being very loud about it too! The males beat their wings in excitement when mating. Quite funny. Unfortunately we were not allowed to take photos as it would scare the little uns.
Venus Bay
After leaving Phillip Island we headed east to Venus Bay. From here we explored an area what is known as 'Prom' country. Firstly we went up to Agnes Falls and then into Tarra Bulga National Park up in the hills and did a small walk through a fern forest and across a suspension bridge which Kate didn't like too much.
Agnes Falls.
The bridge of Kate hate.
The next day we went to Wilson's Promontory National Park, which is the main draw here. We did the Lilly Pilly Nature Walk, a 5km walk through the rainforest. We were disappointed not to see any wildlife as the animals around this area we suppose to be quite tame due to the high amount of people that visit. Afterward we drove to Squeaky Beach where we had a squeaky stroll on the white quartz sand.
On the Lilly Pilly walk.
Lakes Entrance
Once we left Venus Bay we headed east to Lakes Entrance. We didn't much here as the weather was poor and the flies we driving us crazy. We were getting fed up of camping now especially having spent 9 day of luxury back in Geelong.
Galahs at the campsite.
Why did the echidna cross the road? To get his picture taken of course!
Mallacoota
The next day we headed further east to Mallacoota. On the way we headed to Buchan and the cave you can visit. We had a guided tour of Royal Cave. It was a good break from the FLIES!!!
Inside Royal Cave.
If the flies were annoying us by day, then at night the mozzies were out in force for the first time in months. We think its a conspiracy to get us out of the country. Apparently the insects are not usually this bad in Victoria. The weather hadn't improved any either, so we had big steaks for tea and a bottle of wine to cheer us up!
Canberra
Once we left Mallocoota, we headed north to the nations capital. We stayed in Sutton which is just on the NSW side of the border. The weather was getting slightly better, but to cheer us up a bit we had a go on the giant jumping pillow that was at the campsite.
I know you're all jealous because you want a go too!
We drove in to Canberra to check out some of the sights. (Quick fact: Canberra is derived from the aboriginal word Kamberra, meaning 'meeting place') Being the political capital, we did all things government and monetary. First we went to the old Parliament building and luckily for us got a free guided tour around. We then went to the royal mint and made our own 1 dollar coin for $2.50, Bargain! Then we went to the new parliament house, there were no politicians there strutting their stuff as there had just been an election here and they have got a new government. 
On top of the new parialment building.
If the flies were annoying us by day, then at night the mozzies were out in force for the first time in months. We think its a conspiracy to get us out of the country. Apparently the insects are not usually this bad in Victoria. The weather hadn't improved any either, so we had big steaks for tea and a bottle of wine to cheer us up!
The most boring boarder sign in Australia!
Canberra
Once we left Mallocoota, we headed north to the nations capital. We stayed in Sutton which is just on the NSW side of the border. The weather was getting slightly better, but to cheer us up a bit we had a go on the giant jumping pillow that was at the campsite.
I know you're all jealous because you want a go too!
We drove in to Canberra to check out some of the sights. (Quick fact: Canberra is derived from the aboriginal word Kamberra, meaning 'meeting place') Being the political capital, we did all things government and monetary. First we went to the old Parliament building and luckily for us got a free guided tour around. We then went to the royal mint and made our own 1 dollar coin for $2.50, Bargain! Then we went to the new parliament house, there were no politicians there strutting their stuff as there had just been an election here and they have got a new government.
On top of the new parialment building.
Judge Judy.
Kate in the House of Representatives (The Commons).
Me in the Senate (House of Lords).
Next to a big squirt.
Sydney
The journey has ended, sort of. We are now back in Sydney, in Glebe, trying to sell the car. Once that is done we are off to Brisbane to see Matt, a guy I used to work with back in Manchester. In the meantime we met up with Ben, a canoeing friend from back home, as he is over here meeting his woman and seeing a few of the sights as he has also quit his job.
The journey has ended, sort of. We are now back in Sydney, in Glebe, trying to sell the car. Once that is done we are off to Brisbane to see Matt, a guy I used to work with back in Manchester. In the meantime we met up with Ben, a canoeing friend from back home, as he is over here meeting his woman and seeing a few of the sights as he has also quit his job.
Cruise ship at Sydney harbour.
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