We left Phillip Island today, (the boys reluctantly as
per usual on school holidays when they have made all new "besties")
bound for Wilson's Promontory, or Squeaky Beach in particular. We camped in the
Tidal River National Park, which Nat has decided now we are nearing the end of
our adventure that they are her favourite places to stay, shortly followed by
stations, then caravan parks & lastly the bush. I think its fair to say
they offer a bush feel with basic amenities, and the kids have more activities
to do. In my opinion the list would be the same with the bush in first
position. This is a beautiful park, and it is a clear warm day which helps.
As a kid I remember Squeaky Beach being just that -
squeaky due to the quartz in the sand. Yet today upon venturing down there, the
squeak seemed to be all squeaked out!!! The boys had a great time running up
and down the sand dunes, climbing rocks and walking up and down the water
cut-ins. Mum & Dad had an hour sitting on the sand & it was a great way
to relax.
We only have one night here unfortunately, we would have
liked more & this is a result of a little poor research on my part, &
that we are booked into Thredbo Friday night. I had visions of getting family
pics at the Westernmost, Southermost & Easternmost points of Oz on this
trip, and the Northernmost next year. I remember being told by my aunty that
Wilson's Promontory was the southernmost point, which it is, only Squeaky Beach
is not, South Point is but it is a 12 hr return walk from the furtherest point
of unsealed road south of Tidal River.
An overnight trek, so my vision was cut short when I looked closely at
the map while in Tazzie and investigating the possibility of trekking there. It
wont be happening with the boys at this age, but it definitely gives motivation
to come back when they are old enough to brave the elements and Mav learns how
to walk rather than being carried everywhere.
Back at camp the boys joined a cricket match, we kicked
the balls around and met a nice group of people from Melbourne with kids. We
have met so many great people on the trip
& this has complimented the journey very well.
Onward to Lakes Entrance tomorrow....
Jase.
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