MOUNTAIN STREAM DRIVING Mt VICTORY ROAD TO WONDERLAND ROUNDABOUT The elevated drive from Halls Gap has very scenic views of the flora and landscape of the Grampians National Park. Within a few minutes drive from Halls Gap unobstructed views of the Elephants Hide become apparent across to the left of the road. The mountainous Elephants Hide is mostly bare grey rock with the occasional small bush and forms part of the mountainous Wonderland Range. If climbed upon, very slippery

Blackwood The small town of Blackwood in Victoria is surrounded by the Wombat State Forest. A drive of about one hour northwest of the Melbourne CBD. There is a population of just a few hundred and the small community experiences cold and wet winters. Even locals are often heard to complain about the cold winter weather. There is a small mineral springs area behind the town centre accessed down a short unpaved road. Enabling those who choose to, to taste free natural mineral

MV OCEANIC ANCHORED IN THE KIMBERLEY DRIVE BROOME - CAPE LEVEQUE CRUISE KIMBERLEY ISLANDS The MV Oceanic is a powered mono hull, 24 metres long, rigged sailing yacht. Under power can travel at 6 knots. Storage for 8000 litres of fresh water and 12,000 litres of fuel with three tenders for exploring. Built 1992 in Fremantle. Accommodation is basic and clean. Caught fish can be cooked. It has to be said, most if not all Kimberley Islands luxury ship tours are priced from upwar

Alpine Way The Alpine Way mountain road begins from the town of Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales and travels to the Victorian state border and onto the town of Corryong in Victoria. The Alpine Way is a fully sealed road. Much of the mountainous driving is between Jindabyne via Thredbo to the small town of Khancoban in New South Wales. This section of the road is 110 km in length but will take two hours to drive. The drive from Khancoban to Corryong in Vict

Perisher Valley The ski resort is Australia's largest at 1,720 metres (5,640 ft) in elevation. It is reached along the all sealed Kosciuszko Road from Jindabyne in New South Wales. Outside of the snow season two-wheel drive vehicles may travel to the Perisher Valley area and ski resort without the need for 4wd or snow chains. It may be possible to gain close up views of sightseeing snow covered mountains in the spring or autumn months. The popular Snow Gums Boardwalk is easil

DAY ONE OF ROAD TRIP AUSTRALIA MAY 23 Tuesday morning Solo road trip to South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory and return to Victoria. Approximately seven to eight weeks in duration. Driving a Ford Falcon four door XR6 from the Wimmera in Victoria to South Australia. First night was an overnight stay in Adelaide. CURRENT ADELAIDE FIVE DAY FORECAST DRIVE ADELAIDE - KIMBA - CEDUNA Driving from Victoria, drive out of the Adelaide Hills onto Portrush Road, Adelai