When the rest of Melbourne stands still to watch horses suffer for gambling money, where do you go? As far away as possible I hope! My family and I took a trip down the Peninsula on Cup Day, for some quality bonding in the sun.
Continuing the theme of “escape to the country”, I took a little time off work over the long weekend to return to my favourite relaxation station. One of the smallest and oldest towns I’ve visited in Australia, it’s an easy way to avoid responsibilities.
Read more HereOh you need me for something? “Sorry, I’m in Rutherglen this weekend. “
“Oh damn, where?”
Works every time!
What a beautiful day last Monday was. Finally summer released its tight grip on the weather, and we were able to breathe in the autumn air. A fine opportunity to take a day trip!
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KURANDA.
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There’s a little town at the top of Mount Haren Road, full of bright colours, both native and manufactured. Kuranda is a beautiful spot to explore if you like amazing aboriginal art, beautiful birds and butterflies, crazy curios or delightful delicacies. This town has it all from A-Z.
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HYDRO POWER. – – – X
“What I like best about rivers is you can’t step in the same river twice.”
– Disney’s Pocahontas
We stopped passed the Barron River Hydro Plant on our way out towards Port Douglas today, just to catch another glimpse at the raw power these falls produce. The wind coming down the valley was almost worth making sky turbines for, powered entirely by the rush of water forcing its way towards us.
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THE LANDS OF TABLE. – – – – X
I slept in today, not emerging from my bed until after 10, but my brother was even later so I needn’t have worried about keeping the plans of the day at bay. We had a dizzying drive to the Tablelands ahead, and after many nauseating bends we arrived at a volcanic crater turned oasis.
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