We have been traveling down the Great Ocean Road for the past few days. It is a stunning area. The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage listed 243km stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia between the Victorian cities of Torquay and Allansford. The spectacular Great Ocean Road was hand-built by approx 3000 returned First World War soldiers and sailors in honour of their fallen comrades. Completed in 1932, it is the world’s biggest war memorial. We spent a day up in the Great Otways National Park amongst tall trees, ancient plant life and lush ferns, before coming back to Apollo Bay for dinner at Chilli Tapas (yum). We also visited famous Bells Beach and Torquay amongst many other things.
After leaving the Great Ocean Road we have booked into Queenscliff on the Bellerine Peninsular for 4 days. Have been spending time checking out the area including the city of Geelong. Off to Melbourne next for 3 days before boarding our boat for our trip home.
Treetop walk Otway National ParkA photo of a photo taken near Bells Beach. This reminds me of a photo we have at home of Mal, John and friends surfing down the south coast with the old Holden many years ago.Birds on the Great Ocean RoadGreat Ocean Road memorial archThe “Twelve Apostles”… although not quite 12 at the momentStunning views !!!!I loved this photo I took up in the Otway National Park. The trees are so tall.Sampling scotch and liquores at TimboonRugged coastline along the Great Ocean RoadQueenscliff PierInside the Vue Grand Hotel.Beautiful old tiles and stain glass windows. It is an iconic and historic 32 room boutique hotel located in the main street of Queenscliff on the Bellarine Peninsula, less than 90 minutes from Melbourne.Great restaurant too. Sorry, the photo is a bit blurry. too much reflection. Thats my excuse anyway.Queenscliff has many beautiful old buildings…. This is the Royal HotelGeelong jettySome of the many bollards on the Geelong foreshoreA smaller jetty at Geelong looking out onto Port Phillip BayGeelong marina…. Mal loved all the boats!
The Clare Valley is an enchanting place, we have spent our time weaving our way through the tapestry of trails and have discovered so many special places tucked around every bend… characters, places, cellar doors and artisans all unique in their own way. We usually visit the Barossa, but I think we like the Clare Valley a bit more.
We booked in for 2 days, and have stayed for 4 so far!!! Loved the caravan park here set amongst stunning gum trees and green grass. Every night we meet fellow campers around the huge campfire for “Happy Hour”. Any excuse.
Have visited some great wineries including Tim Adams Wines, Pikes Wines, Annie Lane and the very old and beautiful Sevenhill Cellars. Yesterday we had a great lunch of tapas at Mr Micks Cellar and Kitchen. We enjoyed it so much we are going back today with friends we are camping with, Kerrie and Graham (Micky) Scholz from Henty. (one of my old home towns)
The paddocks are so green or yellow with canola flowersMore canola. I love all the old stone ruins around nearly every cornerAnnie’s Lane winery
Salem would love the resident cat at Sevenhill CellarsThe church at Sevenhill Cellars…Sevenhill is the oldest winery in the Clare Valley. Wine production began in 1851 after Jesuit priests fled to escape religious and political persecution in Silesia. The historic cellars are still run by Jesuit priests and brothers.churros at Mr Micks Tapas….yum….I felt like a Japanese taking photos of food!!! The food was delicious and spicy.The old engine house at Burra. In 1845, a deposit of ore found in Burra produced the world’s largest mine – The Burra Monster MinePeacocks Chimney at BurraLoved the signs at the Burra PubAnnie Lane’s wineryKerrie and Graham Scholz, friends from HentyGraham and Mal, both concentrating, cooking breakfast in the camp kitchen !!
What started as a relaxing day exploring new spots in the Barossa (including Bethany, which we loved), turned into an absolute gourmet day !!!!!
Morning tea at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, wine tasting at Whistler Wines and then probably one of the most incredible meals we have experienced, and believe me, we have visited some of Australia’s best restaurants, enjoying a late lunch at Hentley Farm Restaurant….. www.hentleyfarm.com.au
What was supposed to be a 4 course degustation meal became 7 courses with matching wines.
It was more than just a wine tasting and great food at Hentley Farm. The cellar door is warm and inviting from the moment you enter the front door, and each tasting room offers a seated intimate one-on-one tasting with passionate and knowledgeable staff. Local artists adorn the walls of this old farm cottage and shearer’s quarters, as well as original tallies and markings from the shearers all those years ago, the oldest found dating back to 1901. The award-wining Hentley Farm Restaurant, housed in the lovingly restored 1880’s horse stables was incredible. The food menu is created and prepared with the same pursuit of excellence, thought for sustainability, regional focus, and modern approach as is carried out in both the vineyard and winery. Dishes are designed around the core of what Hentley Farm does – making exceptional wines reflective of their single estate vineyard. Each dish is created to enhance the individual flavours, aromas or textures of each wine. Service is warm, articulate, knowledgeable and authentic, from the very chefs who have prepared the dishes upon which we dined.
Try, an earthen bowl of raw trevalla in a tangy lemon and parsnip cream finished with a nutty, puffed wild rice crust. The courses were so unusual it is hard to describe them, but on leaving we were given a beautifully presented menu addressed to each of us by name individually showing the dishes we enjoyed and the date we enjoyed them.
Oh well, back to the caravan for a sleep. Tomorrow we head to Flinders Ranges…BBQs and campfires !
Loved Maggie’s preserves. If I did not have so many possums, my fruit tress would end up looking like this!One of Maggie and Colin’s pheasantsMaggie Beer… when ever we meet her she is always smiling. She wanted to use our kitchen for a week at Brundah in Ballina, but we had guests booked in. It would have been so much fun.The knife maker (cutler) at Seppeltsfield wineryA very small section of the Hentley Farm Restaurant… I was too busy having a good time to take too many photos.Chef from Hentley Farm Restaurant, Lachlan Colwill with some tasty morsels…Mal at Seppeltsfield Winery
Daylesford Anglican ChurchDaylesford…. “Dog Parking”…Molly would love it… left click for a closer lookWe are camped by the lake in DaylesfordAnnie Smithers Bistrot KynetonThe lake at Daylesford…. it is colder here than Tassie !!!!
We set off from home last Thursday, to begin our trip from Tassie, through Victoria, the Barossa and Flinders Ranges South Australia, then up through the centre of Australia to Darwin, before crossing to Broome then following the WA coast to Perth, Nullabor and back home in time for Spring !!!!
As usual, we enjoyed our trip over on the Spirit of Tasmania before heading up to Daylesford for 3 nights. We caught up with our friends Liz and Gary, and also Guy (son) for a great lunch at the Terminus Hotel Restaurant in North Fitzroy.
Have enjoyed discovering this area including the interesting towns of Kyneton, Woodend, Trentham and Malmsbury. Found a favourite shop in Kyneton full of beautiful handmade goods.Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Annie Smithers Bistrot in Kyneton. This restaurant has won many awards including The Age Good Food Guide 2013 One Hat, The Age Good Food Guide 2012 One Hat, Australian Gourmet Traveller 2012 Top 100 National Restaurants, Australian Gourmet Traveller 2012 One Star, The Age Good Food Guide 2011 One Hat……..believe me the list goes on, and the food, regardless of the price, certainly did not disappoint !! Delicious…..
There’s nothing like seeing Hobart from the air and that’s exactly what we did yesterday on a seaplane tour from the Derwent River and Hobart down to Port Arthur and back. We enjoyed the views of Mt Wellington and Hobart before flying over Storm Bay in front of our home, passing Bruny Island to the west and the expanse of the Southern Ocean to the south. There was nothing between us and Antarctica (1600km away) except a lot of water!
Massive dolerite sea cliffs dominate the southernmost tip of the Tasman Peninsula. We flew over Cape Raoul and the world-renowned surf break at Ship Stern Bluff, both places we look across the water to from our home. Our tour took us past some of the most spectacular coastline imaginable. After about 3 hours we returned to Hobart for a delicious lunch at one of our favourite restaurants, Maldini. Maldini Restaurant is an Italian restaurant, situated in an historic stone-fronted warehouse on Hobart’s famed Salamanca esplanade. The sandstone building that houses Maldini Restaurant was built with convict labour in the 1830s. It was one of a row of warehouses on Salamanca Place that occupied a leveled quarry area. Sitting beneath the umbrellas at Maldini’s you have the unmistakable feel of Mediterranean al fresco dining and European café life. The climate is similar to that of southern Europe. The settled history of this part of Hobart is not as ancient as that of Europe but, for modern Tasmania, this is as historic as it gets.
Stewarts Bay Port ArthurSeals…. Southern Tasmania…left click for a closer viewCape RaoulCape RaoulHobartStunning viewsPirates BayIncredible landscapesTasman IslandWe landed at Stewarts Bay for champagne on the beach !!!!Our planePart of the historic Port Arthur site from the water
We flew over our homeComing back into Hobart with Mount Wellington in the backgroundMaldini’s for lunchMaldini Restaurant…..We love the stone building of Salamanca
I included this recipe more for my benefit…. I will try it when I get home!!!
Recipe courtesy from La Carree Restaurant Brittany (near Tramblay and our hamlet)
Ingredients
Crepes:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup clarified butter
Sauce:
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) 3 oranges, peeled and sectioned
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Crepes:
Directions
Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the eggs and sugar in a large bowl until pale. Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the milk, orange liqueur, vanilla, and orange zest and flour until combined. If the mixture is too thick, add the remaining milk until a thin consistency is achieved. Cover and refrigerate batter for 30 minutes.
Heat an 8-inch crepe pan or skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute. Cover the surface of the pan with clarified butter until it gets sizzling hot. Ladle some batter onto the middle of the crepe pan and immediately start swirling the pan to distribute the batter over the surface. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds or until lightly golden brown. Flip over and cook the other side for 20 seconds. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter.
Sauce:
In a large skillet over high heat, bring the orange juice to a boil. Add the sugar and zest, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the orange liqueur and orange sections. Set aside.
Working in batches, gently place a crepe into the pan holding the orange juice and orange sections. Leave for 1 minute to absorb some juice. Using a narrow spatula, remove the crepe to a warm serving plate. Repeat with remaining crepes. Roll the crepes into a cylinder. Spoon on some of the orange sections. Serve 2 crepes per person. Top with vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Last night we dined at San Marco Restaurant, a one star Michelin restaurant. This restaurant has had its Michelin star for 20 years, and the chef Mariuccia Ferrero has represented Italian cuisine at numerous overseas events, including cooking at the United Nations in New York.
Once an old tavern with stabling, serving “minestrone” and hot soups at the beginning of the past century, the San Marco has become an elegant restaurant and a must for gourmets.Pleasant, intimate and elegantly informal, the San Marco Restaurant offers typical seasonal dishes, beautifully served on preciously laid tables: ovule mushroom salads, truffles, tajarin, agnolotti “al plin” (my favourite), fondue and finanziera served with home-made bread. Not only main dishes are excellent: desserts are
remarkable, too. Langa bunet, stewed fruits and pastry are incredible….. yes lots of extra exercise coming up !!!!
Inside San Marco RestaurantMariuccia and Piercarlo Ferrero from San Marco Restaurant
La Villa has beautiful gardensCharlie (Moxley), chef at La Villa teaching us how to make squid ink crosiniNicola getting carried away rolling her crosiniMario our truffle hunter and Rex his dog, who ate more than we got. He was quick.Our cooking group
Yesterday we enjoyed a fun day visiting Mona, the award-winning and very controversial Museum of Old and New Art, then lunch at The Source Restaurant @ Mona’s Moorilla Estate, finishing off with sweets at the Cadbury Factory just down the road.
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), is an art museum located within the Moorilla winery on the Berriedale Peninsula in Hobart. It is the largest privately funded museum in Australia. The museum presents antiquities, modern and contemporary art from the David Walsh collection. The art must be viewed with an open mind !!
Just 15 minutes from Hobart’s CBD, overlooking the tranquil River Derwent, The Source Restaurant is at Moorilla, Tasmania’s 2nd oldest vineyard. We enjoyed a selection of tantalizing French and Modern Australian dishes prepared with local produce from small producers. The river & winery views are simply spectacular and the wine list reflects a passion for not only Moorilla wine, but quality International drops. The frequently changing menu is delicious !!! Mal enjoyed Tasmanian Wagyu Beef, while I had local Confit of Trout, all served with beautifully prepared vegies…. yummy !
Finishing our day at the Cadbury Factory, and as Cadbury is a brand with a long history in Australia and a passionate commitment to making everyone feel happy, it succeeded. Delicious and warming hot chocolate and a doggy bag to take home, we were definitely contented and happy.
The Poo Machine – MonaMona founder – David WalshModern artDavid Walsh and partner’s reserved car parkingWe particularly enjoyed the structure of the extensive Mona buildingsVERY controversial artMona artMany of the huge walls within the museum have been cut into the existing rock…. beautifulMONAMal at the Cadbury Factory Hobart
I can’t believe I have not written a post since last October. We have been so busy.
We spent a couple of weeks driving up to the Gold Coast to pick up Mal’s boat and finally bring it home. With the boat weighing 3 ton, it was an interesting trip home to say the least. We even managed to get lost in Melbourne AGAIN, with the boat on the back. We had to do a U turn in the middle of the city, with the boat behind and the trams giving way to us. How embarrassing but true.The boat and trailer are 11 meters long so we created a bit of havoc !!! We did enjoy catching up with many good friends and family during our trip …. too many to mention. Next time we will have to make the trip longer so we can catch up with the friends we missed !!!
Before we left, we enjoyed a visit from our good friends, John and Sylvia. John and Mal have been friends since childhood !! We also had a visit from Chris and Marjorie, friends from Ballina. It was good to see them all.
I also had a major cleanup and garage sale. Sold everything we wanted to sell. A great declutter. We met many of the locals over the garage sale weekend which was good. I even had a group of lady’s from South Arm come up on the Friday with wine and nibblies, for an early viewing. Some of our favourite pieces went to these really friendly ladies which I was pleased about. My favourite sale was swapping a picture for 3 live Tassie Rock Lobsters (crayfish), just caught that day. Delicious !!!!
We drove into Hobart one day to check out the annual Christmas Pageant, but there was so many people we decided to give it a miss and drove further on to climb the Shot Tower just south of Hobart. It was a bit scary for me (not too keen on heights), climbing the narrow stairs, but well worth it. The tower was built in 1870, and a beautiful old building. Great views towards our home from the top.
We have been busy with ongoing improvements to the new home and property. This week alone we have laid about 110 meters of turf to a new garden area, installed 20 solar panels to make us more sustainable, built a new deck for the spa overlooking the ocean, and built a pergola for an existing deck. Mal has a bit of painting to do now !!!
We hope to have all the improvements completed by May or June next year as we are heading off for 3 months in the caravan visiting the Great Ocean Road, up through the centre of Australia including Uluru and coming home via the QLD, NSW and VIC coasts.
The delicious Southern Lobsters swapped for a picture at the garage saleA naval destroyer passing our homeMarjorie, Chris (from Ballina) and Lorraine ( from Hobart) out for lunch in Salamanca with usMal trying (unsuccessfully) pulling out the bogged gravel truck at our new shed site....really Toyota's are not that good!!!!!!The proper machine to pull out the bogged truck !!!Mal, Sylvia and Johnlooking up to the house from the lower paddockThe Hobart Shot Tower built in 1870looking down the centre of the Shot TowerAt the Shot Tower... we both made it to the topIn Berrima on the way home with the boat... all 3 ton and 11 meter trailer !This photo was taken at the Gold Coast... Mal could not understand why he was not invited as a prospective buyer ??Towle and Zen, our neighbours and good friends in Ballina Located in the historic village of Berrima and operating from one of the most significant heritage buildings in the area, we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Eschalot Restaurant.The service and food were perfect at Eschalot Restaurant Berrima, reflected by the many awards on displayI loved the boat sheds on the Mornington Peninsula MelbourneMornington Peninsula
Bec, Steve, Rosie, Creed and I were lucky enough to enjoy a meal at Greenhouse St Georges Terrace Perth.
It is an incredible restaurant….. Very unique.
After opening in Melbourne, designer Joost Bakker teamed up with Perth based restaurant and cocktail professional Paul Aron, and Jason Chan (2005 Age Barista of the year and owner of Melbourne’s Seamstress and Batch) to offer up a mouth watering ‘new kid on the block’ in Perth’s CBD.
Greenhouse St. Georges Terrace is one of Perth’s most exciting destinations, with the emphasis on tasty, honest food and drink, and some simple ideas for a considerate and non destructive lifestyle. Bec and Steve all over !!!
Like its predecessor, Greenhouse St. Georges Terrace has its frame made from roll formed steel coil. Its cladding and surfaces, raw and unashamed, are made from plywood and recycled plastic. Hundreds of straw-bales in the walls and ceilings provide insulation. Vertical gardens spill greenery from the walls, and an abundant roof-top garden produces fresh ingredients for the kitchen and bar, and provides a serene place to escape the rat race.
With the natural essence and quirky beauty of Joost Bakker’s design at the heart of this building, Perth’s Greenhouse offers a variety of spaces, fixtures, objects and atmospheres to warm your heart and nourish your soul.
Bec, Rosie and Creed outside The Greenhouse Restaurant. The walls are covered in pots with herbs and plants growing.The bar @ The Greenhouse....the place was packed with people.... very popularI loved the pizza oven
Mezethes is a Greek Taverna located at Salamanca Square in Hobart, Tasmania. Their position at the end of Mr Wooby’s Lane is where they occupy one the the many historic bond stores that reflect so much of the early settlement era of Hobart.
Mezethes means “many little dishes” or “to graze” and it’s the way Greeks eat at home, a series of small tasty dishes that combine to make a meal.
At their Hobart restaurant they encourage you to sample a range of traditional Greek style dishes, all prepared using the best-quality Tasmanian ingredients wherever possible.
We enjoyed one of our best lunch meals there the other day. Mal had the “fall off the bone” lamb shanks….delicious, while I loved the selection of dips including tzatziki, hommus, and my two favourites, taramasalata …. a yummy combination of crushed caviar eggs, olive oil and lemon and also Skordalia …..pureed potatoes, garlic, olive oil and vinegar. We will be back !!!!!!!! Soon !!!!!
Mezethes Greek Restaurantgreat food....image courtesy of www.mezethes.com.au
Stillwater Restaurant…..their cosy dining room is the equivalent of a warm hug on these frosty days. We enjoyed a long slow lunch there on the way to our cottage on the Tamar River.
Situated in the historic Ritchie’s Mill at the mouth of the Cataract Gorge on the banks of the Tamar River in Launceston, Tasmania, the restaurant glows with the authentic warmth only an 1830s timber building can offer.
Stillwater Restaurant is located inside the historic Ritchie's Mill on the Cataract Gorge in LauncestonCataract Gorge LauncestonStillwater Restaurant
“Long slow braises and local game are those signature dishes you can really enjoy in these chilly months, with a full bodied red at hand… of course.”
With 4 distinct seasons, winter in Tasmania is frosty mornings and sunshine filled days… interjected with some brief rain.
However the generous temperate climate still sees an abundance of produce flowing from the paddocks.
Potatoes, onions, leeks, broccoli, cauliflower, beets and brussel sprouts to name some of the more traditional winter veg along with saffron flowers appearing above the frosty ground and heartier greens like rocket and kale thriving in the winter weather.
Oysters are at their prime in the cooler months and the Tasmanian cheeses just taste so much better when it is cold outside.
The exotic black truffles are now being hunted in the frosty mornings and this weekend we have joined Matt, Nick and Ross from “Gourmet Farmer” fame. ( our favourite TV show….. 3rd series starts early in 2013). We headed up to the Tamar Valley north of Launceston, about 2.5 hours from home, for a couple of days, staying in a gorgeous cottage right on the banks of the Tamar. On Saturday morning we met the guys at the Tamar Valley Truffles, and with coats and boots, and the help of the truffle dogs, searched for our truffles. We then went back to the fire at Moores Hill Winery for a 5 course lunch cooked by Matt, Nick and Ross using truffles for each course. Fun was had by all and the food was delicious.
Amongst the oak trees while truffle huntingMatt and Nick cooking a pot of soup to warm us up in the Trufferie Farm shedDigging for trufflesMal with Jess, one of the truffle dogsJudi and John....friends from Cygnet Tasmania. Judi was a friend many years ago in AlstonvilleNick, Ross and Matt from "Gourmet Farmer" fameMatt EvansWaiting for dinner outside the winery after a day of work searching for the trufflesRoss Bridge on our way home...in the midlands of TasmaniaThe convict built Ross BridgeWe bought our bread from the famous Companion Bakery in Oatlands. Homemade soup for dinner by the fire !!!!Oatlands.....Callington Mill is a Georgian tower mill built in 1832. The only mill of its kind in the Southern hemisphere, the mill has been restored into a fully working flour mill, producing organic flour and specializing in ancient grains such as Rye, Spelt and Quinoa.We stopped for coffee at the beautiful St Andrews InnOnly Larry, Dave and John will appreciate this photo.... check the "Jimmy Hat" on this fellow at the Inn !!!
We spent a relaxing time exploring the tiny Dunalley, a quaint fishing village built around man-made Denison Canal, which has a swing bridge for road traffic.
Dunalley connects Forestier Peninsula with the rest of Tasmania. It is enroute to Port Arthur and well known for fresh seafood.
Denison Canal was hand-dug between 1901 and 1905. The swing bridge allows boats easy access between the two bays and local legend has it that the ‘toll’ to the gatekeeper is a bottle of beer. We enjoyed the open countryside and stunning waterways. Mal’s goal when he picks up his boat soon from the Gold Coast, is to take the boat on a trip for a few days, leaving from South Arm (3 minutes from our home) and travel through the Dunalley Canal to Marion Bay and up to Maria Island.
We ended the day, visiting Barilla Bay oysters for dinner. A fine way to end the day. 30 oysters varying from Kilpatrick with Barilla Bay’s own Worcestershire sauce, Spinach & parmesan mornay, Thai flavours, Tempura battered with guacamole and of course delicious natural. Barilla Bay is not far from our home so we are frequent visitors.
http://www.barillabay.com.au
Dunalley Canal....the bridge lifts up to let the boats throughAn Eagle stands guardThe beautiful Dunalley HotelFishing at DunalleyLooking towards nearby Pirates Bay...left click on the photo for a better lookReady for a fishing day at Pirates BayBoat sheds at Pirates Bay waiting for summer to arrivepictures from barillabay.com.au left click to enlargeBarilla Bay Oysters......a great spot
We are down in Busselton at the moment. Wow, what a beautiful spot this is. Only just under 3 hours from Perth , but cooler, near the Margaret River, with stunning beaches and surrounding areas. Have spent yesterday and today checking out the area.
Today we spent our 15th Wedding Anniversary here in Busselton. We went for a late lunch at Palmer Wines of Margaret River. I had a Vitello Tonnato – Chilled Veal in Tuna Sauce, and Mal enjoyed Pork Belly on a delicious potato rosti bake. We both walked away very contented. !!!!
Palmer VineyardStill @ PalmersBusselton Jetty...closer to sunsetEarly evening fishingBusselton JettyCows on the Beach BusseltonBusseltonNight visitors to our campsiteI loved the stripes in the water....left click to get a better lookBunker Bay...south of Busselton. Bunker Bay has a great resort we have stayed at before. We love caravaning but ......resorting is hard to beat !!!!We walked about 2 kms but the poor fellow was long gone
Today, post wedding, a few of us headed down to Il Cibo in Fremantle for a delicious brunch. Good restaurant that I would love to return too. Bec and Steve leave for Bali today, so tonight Chris, Merelyn, Mal and I will probably settle on a quiet BBQ in the park. Tomorrow, Mal and I are heading south towards the Margaret River region for a couple of weeks.
A Freo beautyYes, we somehow ended up across the road from Little Creatures again todaya dog friendly happy beachSouth Fremantle...it reminds us so much of Hobart. It must be why we like it in Fremantle so much.Fremantle a couple of nights ago
Yesterday was Mal’s birthday and all he wanted was to go to his favourite eating and drinking spot “Little Creatures”, and relax for a few hours. You didn’t see me complaining, although we walked 10kms to get there, and I did have a slight winge halfway through the walk. (we started walking at 11.30am…so a bit hot!!!). Anyway, we eventually made it. Enjoyed lots of WATER (we were hot), wine and boutique beers, calamari and the best Chilli Mussels I have ever had. I have had a few serves of their chilli mussels over the years, and they have never let me down. We enjoyed the afternoon and took lots of photos of some of the brewery’s unique features. Hope I don’t bore you all with too many photos, but I loved them all and wanted to include them all for memory’s sake. We ended the afternoon with a serve of nachos (lucky we had exercise getting there) before catching a taxi home. Mal enjoyed his day very much.
It looks like our boat on the hard stand outside Little Creatures. The brewery is on Fremantle harbour.
A beer keg lightOh no...not a hole in the pizza base."Little Creature's" logoAnother light...the brewery is made up of a number of huge sheds.It is a very organized restaurant and the staff don't stop.That is a very large lump of pastry being chopped into portions. They are so busy there these guys were making pizza portions for a few hours!Pay day after lunch service was finished...quite a few of the bar and waitress staff are actually overseas backpackers working their way around Australia.part of the brewery
Bikes are free to borrow and ride around FremantleBeer keg stoolsAcross the road from Little CreaturesYes...it is a guy in a ladies nightie on his bucks day. Beck, you thought belly dancing was bad enough ???
We had a great night last night sharing dinner with our neighbours, Karen and Jim from Adelaide.
Today we picked up the second bike we had ordered and enjoyed a ride along the coast bike track, before heading to the well known Cafe / Restaurant “Flying Fish” at Port Elliott. We had a delicious lunch and could see why they are so well known for their fish and chips. Not greasy at all.
Tomorrow we are heading back up through Adelaide towards our next stop, Port Lincoln. We will probably take about 3 days to get there and plan to stay a few days there.
Mal on his new "fold up bike" with Karen and Jim
Flying Fish CafeFlying Fish (pictures from their website www.flyingfishcafe.com.auPort Elliott
Today we went to one of my long awaited restaurants that I drag Mal along too….”The Star of Greece” in Port Walunga, SA.
We were not disappointed… Amazing food, service and yes…wine. I forgot to mention the views. Did I mention the food !!!! We really enjoyed our meals. Too good to be true.
One of the views from "Star of Greece Restaurant"Star of Greece
Tables set up inside ready for a weddingOur table, we looked out to sea from my left....amazing. Before the food...I was too busy eating after this to take photos.!!!!Star of Greece...and it's interesting art
