Day 101 - Home again, Home again

• Warnambool - Melbourne
• 263kms

Wow what a breakfast, maybe all that sugar is the reason for their mischief - the elves that is!

This is definitely a spot we would've liked to stay a few more days but there's always next time.

Before we knew it Melbourne was in our sights, it was a strange feeling driving back through the city, everything looked the same yet different at the same time.

 

We popped in on Gran & Grandad for a cuppa and then it was off to Tyabb  for the night.

Day 100 - WOW! 100 days on the road

• Coorong -Warnambool 
• 427kms

It was a surprisingly quiet night being camped at a Roadhouse.

In the morning light we inspected the site of the incident and were pleased that it was only a small mark!

A must stop was Larry The Big Lobster in Kingston, it had been a while since we'd come across a "big".

We were on the look out along the South Australian Coast for a Lobster pot for Mama but unfortunately we only came across one and it was tucked securely behind glass and not for sale :(

Robe was a cuppa stop and looked like a nice little town but we didn't really get to see much as we were just passing through.

The Blue Lake in Mount Gambier is an absolutely amazing sight to behold! The lake is located in an extinct volcanic crater which in itself is pretty cool. The colour is the most fabulous blue, the pics don't really do it justice, would've so loved to have gone for a swim in it!

We're back in town! this moment was almost missed, thanks to the missing big welcome sign we were expecting! Thankfully eagle eyes spotted it and we did the dash back to the empty frame for this photo, if you look closely you can see the van down the road.

Our 100th sleepover with Australia was spent at a great spot just out of Warnambool at Killarney Beach. The camp sites are located around the edge of an sports oval and it is just over the dunes to a great beach.  Ella & Oscar were delighted with the playground and were out of the car and making friends with some other small campers before we'd even unlocked the van.  We remarked how much they have changed since we set off and confidence is definitely something they both have more of.

Killarney Beach Camping Reserve $26, power, water to some sites, amenities block, free laundry! 

Day 99 - Heading for the border

• Point Lowly - Coorong
• 503kms

Another beautiful day as we packed up and headed back out on the road again after cleaning up some elf mischief!

This gas plant was on the way out of Point Lowly and you have to go past it as there is only the one way in and out. I couldn't help but think that i wouldn't like to be stuck out at the Point if something went awry.  We also passed many salt lakes as we drove and unfortunately I wasn't quick enough to get a picture of the "Salt Lake Monster" which was a smaller version of the Loch Ness Monster made from old rubber tyres!

Now a funny thing happened on the way through Adelaide, not once did we pass a petrol station on our side of the road until we were almost out of the city and in need of fuel.  This servo was quite small, located on a corner & had only one diesel pump that appeared to have been squashed in as an after thought.  So needless to say there was a lot of manoeuvring going on and in this battle with the pump, there was a small incident; bugger! I don't know if the bystanders saw the funny side of it as we drove out of the servo? We did come back in through the other entrance to get a better run at the fuel pump and no sooner had Steve got out of the car, did a good samaritan come to inform him that indeed we had crunched into the little yellow car. After filling up Steve went inside to pay and found out the car belong to the girl behind the counter, she was too busy to come out and take a look so just took our details and we were on our way. (Update: As of Feb 2013 we haven't heard from the little yellow car?)

Coorong Roadhouse, $25 a night, Power, amenities block

Day 98 - Point Lowly

• Point Lowly

What a beautiful spot, only small but just lovely it has a really nice feel to it. This morning Gary asked if I would be able to repair his flag that he flies from the van and of course I said yes. Whilst I was stitching away Piper popped in for a visit - I think he was checking up on me?! Such a beautiful dog, but made me miss our Indie.

We walked the 20 metres to the rock wall and they cast in their lines and Ella was first on hook with what Shell told us was a "shitty" fish, which she promptly explained is what they are called and that she was not being unkind about the catch! A few more fish were caught and then believe it or not they even managed to catch a couple of blue swimmers on their hooks. It was lovely sitting on the rock wall and we even spotted a pod of dolphins off shore.

Gary & Shell had the best spot on the Point overlooking the water.  Ella & Occy had shown them our Christmas tree & the elves and they said they didn't have a Christmas tree up. Well now that just wouldn't do! So I whipped them up a bit of Christmas Cheer that's compact enough for caravan travel and they were delighted.

Day 97 - Which way?

• Streaky Bay - Point Lowly
• 503kms

We had all intentions of going down and around the coast to Port Lincoln but when we discovered our dear friends Gary & Shell were just across the land from us we decided to cut inland and meet up with them.

Another on the "to see list" was Murphys Haystacks so a little detour was made and whilst we had morning tea observed from behind the farmers fence, it was voted that we would not pay to walk onto farm property to look at big rocks when we could see them from where we were enjoying our cuppas!

Point Lowly is a lovely spot, off the beaten track and on arrival we received a warm welcome from our friends, it was so great to catch up with them again.

Point Lowly, Free camp $0, toilet block

Day 96 - Hidden Treasure

• Eucla - Streaky Bay 
• 579kms

Why could I not wake one morning to find that the elves have been really helpful and cleaned the van? Instead they seem to just make mess for me to clean up!

It appears the rain stopped and the water dried up over night so hopefully it will be a dry day on the road.

Surprisingly there is no cavity search when leaving W.A.?

Morning tea stop and Oscar finds the remains of a campfire and did a little Bear Grylls investigation!

Perlubie Beach! How can this be a free camp? This has to be one of the most magnificent places we've stayed, only a small camp area but right on a beautiful beach complete with sea shacks and swings! This is the kind of place you'd happily pay a premium for.

Couldn't think of a better place to see a kombi, driver travelling Australia just him and his dog.

Perlubie Beach, $5 a night, no power or water, toilets