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| Lakes Entrance |
Survived a spectacular electrical storm at Ben Boyd NP and decided to push on down the Victorian coast. We spent the day exploring the Lakes Entrance; a popular sea-side destination situated on a man-made channel that links Bass Strait and the Tasman Sea with the 400 square kilometre network of inland waterways known as the Gippsland Lakes.
Next Day we headed for Wilsons Promontory The southernmost point of the Australian mainland, known to Victorians as 'the Prom' and supposedly the most loved national park in Victoria.
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| Tidal River - 'The Prom' |
We certainly weren't disappointed with its 130 km coastline, framed by granite headlands, mountains, forests, fern gullies and a labyrinth of walking trails that lead to isolated beaches, crystal clear water and magnificent views.We based ourselves at Tidal River, and spent the next 4 days exploring the park and enjoying being close to nature.
You are warned on park entry to be careful of aggressive wombats - they have a reputation for breaking into tents and raiding food supplies, so we made sure that everything was packed away securing our food in a plastic tub with a clip on lid. However, about midnight we heard a rustling noise and I sent Rob down (!!) to find out what it was. It turned out to be a wombat who'd got the lid off the box and stolen Rob's chocolate biscuits. The culprit was caught red-handed but nevertheless denied it strongly...
I had a brushtail possum use my head as a stepping stone whilst in the middle of having my shower which also sent a few people into panic at the sound of my surprised
laugh ok ok screams
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The pics below are my favourite shots from our stay at 'The Prom'.
Next stop Phillip Ilsand and what better way to see it but on a spectacular sunny day! Very touristy but we were lucky enough to enjoy the Island before the crowds arrive. Sandy beaches, tranquil wetlands and unique wildlife even got to see the fairy penguins from Nobbies coast walk.
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| Ground Cover Nobbies Headland |
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| Cowes Jetty - Phillip Island |
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| Nobbies Headland |
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| Black Backed Gull - 'The Prom |
You are warned on park entry to be careful of aggressive wombats - they have a reputation for breaking into tents and raiding food supplies, so we made sure that everything was packed away securing our food in a plastic tub with a clip on lid. However, about midnight we heard a rustling noise and I sent Rob down (!!) to find out what it was. It turned out to be a wombat who'd got the lid off the box and stolen Rob's chocolate biscuits. The culprit was caught red-handed but nevertheless denied it strongly...
I am ENVIOUS - keep the posts coming.
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