Alice Springs lies in the physical and spiritual heart of Australia’s Red Centre. It is surrounded on all sides by the jagged McDonnell Ranges … there is so much of Australia that is amazing. This is another of those. I like Alice Springs. It has a feeling of its own. A strong mix of both Aboriginals and whites.
We won’t have internet for a while now….so next post Darwin sometime????
It has been about 10 days since my last post and we have certainly seen so much in that time. Since leaving the Barossa, we headed through and enjoyed staying a while at the Flinders Ranges and Wilpena Pound, then Coober Pedy, and Woomera, before arriving at Uluru. Spectacular rugged peaks towering above outback plains, including waterholes and jagged gorges, huge eagles, kangaroos and wallabies, emus and camels.
We have been having a great and so far, safe time.Have enjoyed BBQs with fellow campers. Have stayed at a mixture of places including caravan parks when washing is needed, but particularly love camping in the national parks, rest areas or road houses.
Hope you enjoy our photos.
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Wow…
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.
We have ended up staying extra time here at Daylesford as there is so much to see and do. Have visited the Sunday Daylesford Markets. Good, but not as good as Salamanca Markets !!!! Today, Mal has had to spend a few hours working on a job up north. He will hopefully not need to work too much, and will finish up all together soon. Yahoo!!! While Mal worked, I have spent time wondering Daylesford taking photos, having coffee and also enjoying some retail therapy. This afternoon we will head out for a late lunch, before joining a couple for happy hour here at the camp site who are moving to Tassie in July to open a cafe at Four Mile Creek.
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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…..