Wednesday 14 April 2021

APRIL 2021 : VICTORIA : GREAT OCEAN ROAD WALK : Day 6 : Moonlight Head - Devils Kitchen - Princetown : 17 kms - 7 hours




Back to Moonlight Head to resume the next stage.


Monday. Another chilly morning, where any weather was possible. There seem to be squalls that pass through which means we haven’t had to suffer for too long in heavy downpours. Rain gear at the ready.
Very pleasant walk down into a valley and then onto the coastal paths for the occasional views, amidst the walls of thick bushes. We even encountered a blue tiger snake on one of the bridges. Shady casuarina forests were the highlight today.
We finished at the estuary, with extensive protected wetlands in Princetown.



One of our group, Robin, requested a drive to some of the far reaching ‘Apostles’ and rock structures which will not be included in our tour. A sunny afternoon, which was reflected in the sandstone. Absolutely stunning.

First, The Razorback.



London Bridge. This was attached to the mainland until 1990. An unfortunate couple were illegally taking photos on the structure when at 3.30pm a large section of the bridge split and fell into the ocean. Pre-mobile phones, the couple had to wait to contact help and be rescued by helicopter.
A great shot of our trusty guides, too. Many thanks to them for an extraordinary week.



A spectacular afternoon! Some ventured to the beach to view the creative natural erosion from the beach.


Happy campers!


Last meal together at Waves in Port Campbell.


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