DAY 18 Will we finish our island dinner party before the sea and tide covers the small sandy island along with all of us. It's miles to shore? -fellow shipmates Land rises out of the sea with ten metre tides. Montgomery Reef & Cruise the Kimberley Islands The large reef is off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia. Situated near the Montgomery Islands. About twenty kilometres (12 mi) offshore, opposite Doubtful Bay to the east and Collier Bay to the south. The nearest inhabited place is Bardi an aboriginal community. Bardi is about one hundred and thirty kilometres (81 mi) to the southwest on the Kimberley coast. Montgomery Reef has a total area of four hundred square kilometres (154 sq mi) making it Australia's largest inshore reef with a length of about eighty kilometres (50 mi). Montgomery Reef has a huge tidal range, up to ten metres (33 ft). On the receding tide, large lagoons, raised inlets, small creeks and a central mangrove island are revealed. The receding tide forms hundreds of cascading waterfalls. When the tide is lowest, more than four metres (13 ft) of reef may be exposed. Raft Point In the general area is Raft Point. Ship plans allowed for a morning highlight excursion to visit Raft Point. An indigenous rock art site in Doubtful Bay. Raft Point is one hundred and fifty metre's above sea level. Shipmates were dropped off by tendercraft and waded through a shoreline of mud. All sinking to the knee if unlucky on the retreating tide. Navigating the mud, hot sand and flies. All walked to the base of a large rocky hill and followed the dusty winding steep walking track surrounded by dry bush. A hot and thirsty trek to the rock art site. Once there, all were rewarded with elevated and very scenic expansive views of surrounding Kimberley islands. Tendercraft look very insignificant and very small in the expanse of Doubtful Bay. Tendercraft were our only connection to the relative safety of our ship. All knew they must navigate the unavoidable return trek back through the sticky sucking mud. Island Dinner Party Our ship the MV Oceanic anchored off of a small pristine sandy cay. Exposed by a low tide and many kilometres from land. Ship crew arranged tables, chairs food and wine. Crew told tall sea stories, and a good time was enjoyed by all. Tendercraft returned all shipmates to the ship before the island was reclaimed by the sea. Whether you are seeking adventure, relaxation, or a deeper connection with nature, a cruise through the Kimberley Islands promises an enriching and unforgettable experience that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime. All the while watched over by the rising full Kimberley moon followed by a warm and starry, still night. Traveldriven Our tenders returning to the MV Oceanic shipmates joked are we in tender, 'Seal Team 6' no minions amongst our shipmates see Montgomery Reef video below for explanation KIMBERLEY ISLAND SUNSET OUR TENDERCRAFT MOTORING TO STEEP ISLAND READY FOR PICKUP HIKING UPHILL TO ABORIGINAL ROCK ART ROCK ART STEEP ISLAND ABORIGINAL ROCK ART Shoreline of sinking mud up to the knee if footing misplaced Very informative talk given by crew man Brian on Raft Point rock art MONTGOMERY REEF KIMBERLEY THE TIDE TURNS Montgomery Reef tour by 'the minions' A term coined by the MV Oceanic shipmates of larger ship guest tours wearing bright yellow life vests & line astern Our tender hard to restart in shallow water on a fast-receding tide (not caught on camera) MONTGOMERY REEF & RECEDING TIDE Our private island dinner party captain Steve 'Tux' heard talking in the background about Broome OUR ISLAND RISING FROM THE SEA SANDY ISLAND DINNER FOOD & DRINK AND BE MERRY EAT & DRINK SHIPMATES DINNER ON OUR PRIVATE ISLAND BACK TO THE SHIP BEFORE OUR ISLAND DISAPPEARS UNDER THE RISING TIDE KIMBERLEY MOON PREV KIMBERLEY ISLANDS NEXT

DAY 15 Beware death adder snakes rumoured to be in the rocks. -ship crew Beach Sleep, Kimberley Western Australia Away from the mother ship. For those shipmates who were interested. A sleeping overnight experience on a beach. On one of hundreds of unnamed smaller Kimberley islands. Remote and untouched and of course, no facilities. Each Kimberley night is clear and cool. Every star in the starry night sky shining brightly. A still calm and silence enveloped all. Interrupted only by the muted sound of small waves lapping the beach. The occasional swag zipper opening and closing breaking the silence to check the beach for unusual movement. Sleep takes place in overnight swags on dry beach sand, safely distant from water and any risk of crocodiles. Beware deadly death adder snakes are rumoured to be in the rocks. A navigation beacon light to flicker all night placed on the sandy beach as guidance for the outboard tender if required. For those in swags a small beach campfire and its flickering light provided company in the cool Kimberley night. Adventure cruising in the Kimberley Islands of Western Australia. Traveldriven KIMBERLEY ISLAND CAMPFIRE SWAG ONE OF TEN. CLOSEST TO THE BEACH? CROC DANGER. Beach Camping All swags were placed well above the waterline in dry sand. All were repositioned further from the water upon consideration it's in a saltwater crocodile environment and after a crew member joked, he would take first croc watch and then proceeded to place his own swag on two metre high rocks. However, there were no mangroves and the seawater was clear and clean. Unfavourable crocodile habitat. However, all shipmates wanted an abundance of caution just in case, so all moved setup swags further away from the beach towards a gully perhaps a couple of hundred metres from the beach. All shipmates relocating their swags meant I was now the closest swag to the beach. Accessing the situation. I decided best to not move near to the scrub filled gully or rocks. Who knows what lives in there to emerge at night? Traveldriven HARD OVERNIGHT SLEEP FOR CREW MEMBER PAUL BEACH CAMPING ON THE ISLANDS Paul, the deckhand taking first Croc watch. Joking? Our night beacon to guide us with night boating Swags in background at Gully entrance THE MOTHERSHIP. MV OCEANIC SKIPPER STEVE HARD AT WORK. AGAIN WHEELHOUSE SWAGS STORED ON TOP DECK MAST SAILS WERE NEVER USED READY FOR THE MORNING ACTIVITES Breakfast preparation from our two cooks, Brian and Sue SUE THE COOK HARD AT WORK EATING QUARTERS GALLEY FOR SHIPMATES & CREW WE ARE SOMEWHERE ON HERE. ICE MACHINE AND WATER SUPPLIES IN REAR OF SHIP MY LOCKER FELL APART UNDERNEATH ME ON DAY TWO THROWING ME ONTO THE SAFETY RAIL SPA PROBLEMS. BUT WHO CARES! PREV KIMBERLEY ISLANDS NEXT

PORT OF GERALDTON GERALDTON WESTERN AUSTRALIA (Known as Gero to locals) is a coastal city in the Mid-West region of Western Australia, four hundred and twenty kilometres north of the state capital, Perth. A memorial for the World War II cruiser HMAS Sydney and its crew stands on Gummer Avenue. The memorial recognises the loss of the light cruiser during a mutually destructive fight with the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran off of Shark Bay in November 1941. None of the 645 crewmen aboard survived the naval engagement. The Port of Geraldton is a major west coast port. 425 km north of Perth. The biggest export is iron ore. Iron ore trains can have over 200 wagons and be over 2 km long. HMAS SYDNEY MEMORIAL TOUR His Majesty's Australian Ship Sydney Memorial Tours are conducted by volunteers who tell the story of the light cruiser HMAS Sydney, sunk off the coast here with all 645 crewmen during World War 2. The action was against the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran. A dome is made up of 645 stainless steel seagulls representing the souls of the lost sailors. A statue of a woman looking out to sea hoping for the return of the Sydney can be seen. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP GERALDTON GOOGLE MAPS OUTBACK DESERT BIG NIGHT SKY Outback Memorial Outback Memorial Desert Roadside Memorial the long drive to Coral Bay GERALDTON TRAVEL TV VOLUNTEER TALK ON THE HMAS SYDNEY HMAS SYDNEY MEMORIAL HISTORY OF HMAS SYDNEY 645 SEAGULLS MEMORIAL DOME WAITING FOR HMAS SYDNEY TO RETURN PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT HOMEPAGE

The Buccaneer Archipelago of Western Australia These are a group of islands off the Western Australia coast. The nearest town is Derby. The closest inhabited place is Bardi. An aboriginal settlement about fifty kilometres away on the coast. The Archipelago is over fifty square kilometres (19 sq. mi) in size. Composed of about eight hundred islands found between King Sound and Collier Bay. Close to Yampi Sound. Huge Tidal Range in the Kimberley Islands The area where our adventure unfolded boasts remarkable tidal ranges, with the water level fluctuating by over ten metres. This unique natural phenomenon sets the stage for the maritime activities that take place in these waters. During the beginning of our journey, two members of our newly acquainted crew were engrossed in the arduous task of hoisting up the ship anchor. The atmosphere was filled with the resounding noise of the heavy chain being retracted, link by link, as it emerged from the depths below. Meanwhile, one of the two crew members ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of this crucial process. Diligently sprayed the chain with a water hose, adding a touch of fluidity to the otherwise mechanical task. Amidst this bustling scene, Skipper Steve 'Tux' commanded the wheelhouse of the MV Oceanic with unwavering focus and determination. His presence was a testament to the dedication and responsibility that comes with steering a vessel through challenging waters. It was evident that his time was not solely dedicated to leisurely activities such as light reading in the captain's chair; rather, his role demanded constant vigilance and quick decision-making. As the ship's engine hummed in the background, a subtle reminder of the power that lay beneath the surface, our belongings were neatly stowed away. Swags, pre-rolled and strategically placed on the roof of the wheelhouse, symbolised our readiness to embark on the next leg of our journey. The anticipation of departure hung in the air, mirroring the ebb and flow of the tides that defined this remarkable maritime environment. Traveldriven CRUISE KIMBERLEY ISLANDS BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO CREW PULLING UP ANCHOR CAPTAIN STEVE HARD AT WORK ROLLING UP THE SWAGS SHIPMATES TAKING IT EASY ROLLED UP SWAGS ON ROOF ITEMS DRYING ON SIDE RAILING WATCHING A TOUR SHIP MOTORING AWAY The MV Oceanic captain Steve, discussing the famous aviator pioneer Kingsford Smith and his Kimberley forced landing site. On 31 March 1929, enroute from Sydney to England, the Southern Cross aircraft with Kingsford Smith at the helm made an emergency landing on a mudflat near the mouth of the Glenelg River, in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. The Southern Cross was found and rescued after a fortnight's searching. Dubbed the 'Coffee Royal' incident after the brew of coffee and brandy which the crew had drunk while awaiting rescue. Traveldriven SAILING THE HIGH SEAS PREV KIMBERLEY ISLANDS NEXT

Murray Bridge Bunyip Approximately eighty kilometres away from Adelaide lies the river city of Murray Bridge, boasting a population of almost twenty thousand residents. One of the city's most iconic features is the Bunyip, a mythical creature that captures the imagination of locals and visitors alike. The Bunyip made its first appearance next to the tranquil waters of the Murray River in Sturt Reserve back in 1972, sparking a mix of curiosity and wonder among onlookers. Initially known as Bert the Bunyip or Bertha, this mysterious creature was believed to inhabit the waters of the Murray River, adding a touch of mystique to the town's folklore. For a mere twenty cents, visitors could witness the Bunyip emerge from its cave three times with a resounding roar, creating a spectacle that left a lasting impression. As time passed, the price for this enchanting experience increased to one dollar, making it a cherished attraction for those seeking a taste of local legend. Fast forward to 2024, and the Bunyip has undergone a transformation. The revamped animated display now offers a free experience to all sceptics and believers alike, inviting them to witness the magic of the Bunyip without any cost. This gesture not only preserves the town's heritage but also invites a new generation to explore the mystique and charm of Murray Bridge through the lens of its iconic resident, the Bunyip. Tailem Bend   The small river town is on the Murray River in South Australia and is the home of The Bend Motorsport Park. Located less than one hundred km south-east of Adelaide. Robe Is a popular seaside town and fishing port in South Australia. The town has historical stone buildings, hotels, fishing trawlers and a foreshore lined with mature pine trees. Robe has a population of about one thousand. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP MURRAY BRIDGE GOOGLE MAPS TAILEM BEND GOOGLE MAPS ROBE GOOGLE MAPS MURRAY BRIDGE FIVE DAY FORECAST DRIVE MELBOURNE TO THE BUNYIP ON THE MURRAY RIVER TAILEM BEND STEAM TRAIN THE RHINO ON APPROACH TO THE FERRY ENTRANCE TAILEM BEND THE CABLE FERRY, MURRAY RIVER TAILEM BEND BUNYIP CAVE BESIDE THE RIVER MURRAY BRIDGE THE BUNYIP AS RECORDED ON 240P VIDEO LIKE ALL FABLED CREATURES GOTTA LOVE THAT BUNYIP DRIVE MELBOURNE TO ROBE SOUTH AUSTRALIA WEEKEND ROADTRIP ROBE PREV SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

DAY 2 'Stopped and checked for carriage into Western Australia by quarantine inspectors. Car boot thoroughly searched' - Traveldriven Nullarbor South Australia The Eyre Highway is the only east, west road passing through the Nullarbor Plain to Western Australia. Nullarbor Roadhouse is at the eastern boundary of the Nullarbor Plain and Border Village is at the western boundary of the Nullarbor Plain. These two roadhouses provide services for tourists and travellers such as accommodation and vehicle fuel. Nullarbor Roadhouse In the middle of nowhere. Nevertheless, it's somewhere to stay overnight. There are motel units or caravan sites. Food and fuel. Nullarbor means no trees. Over 100,000 wild camels roam the plain. The longest stretch of straight road in the world may be driven near here. A distance of 146.6 km along the Eyre Highway outside Balladonia Roadhouse. Newspaper stories on a notice board describe the legend of the Nullarbor Nymph, a half-naked feral woman, once thought to have roamed the plain among the kangaroos in the 1970s. Made headlines worldwide. A historic scale model of the old station/garage is next door to the roadhouse on display. Border Village The area consists of little more than the roadhouse. Border Village Roadhouse is right before the Quarantine Checkpoint driving from South Australia. The Roadhouse is the home of the giant kangaroo. One of Australia's Big Things. There are a few motel units and caravan sites. A shop, fuel and a restaurant/bar with cold beer on tap. A Quarantine Checkpoint is on the border. Risk items include fresh fruit, vegetables, some nuts, seeds as well as honey. I was stopped and checked for carriage into Western Australia by quarantine inspectors. Car boot thoroughly searched. Road checkpoints operate 24 hours. Eucla One of the most memorable driving experiences I recall is the first solo road trip driving to Western Australia. One odd event occurred during a service station stop on the Eyre Highway. In the small township of Eucla near the border with South Australia and Western Australia. While filling the car with petrol, a Holden sedan pulled off the highway and parked next to a fuel bowser. The driver filled his car, paid and rejoined the highway. Normal enough. But his sedan was minus all four doors, bonnet and the rear window. The car did have number plates. A funny sight in the middle of nowhere. In this Outback and desert country. I assume the driver and car drove from an Outback station homestead to refill with petrol and returned back to the station. All other vehicles along this highway were packed full of long-distance travel supplies etc. Mostly towed caravans and trucks. So out of place and questionable if road legal. I think it had seat belts and side mirrors . Eucla is on the Western Australian side of the SA\WA border. Population of roughly fifty residents. Just the one motel or limited caravan sites available. There is nowhere else to stay overnight. Eucla Telegraph ruins are well worth a look. Commenced operations in 1877. Linked Western Australia with the rest of the world sending over 20,000 messages a year until 1927. The ruins are often half buried in drifting sand dunes. The ruins are accessible via a short unsealed two-wheel drive road. Afterwards the current townsite was established about 4 km higher up. The only location on the Eyre Highway off the Eucla Pass with a direct view of the Great Australian Bight cliffs due to its elevated position. Occasionally whales can be seen. One of Traveldriven's top eight Australian lookouts. For another top eight please go to. The Living Desert Broken Hill NSW Post ENTER CLICK/TAP   EUCLA GOOGLE MAPS CURRENT NULLARBOR FIVE DAY FORECAST DRIVE NULLARBOR ROADHOUSE - BORDER VILLAGE - EUCLA HISTORIC SERVICE STATION DISPLAY EYRE HIGHWAY THE ONLY EAST/WEST HIGHWAY ROOEYII BORDER VILLAGE SOUTH AUSTRALIA NULLARBOR CLIFFS & SOUTHERN OCEAN Molly's Nullarbor roadtrip. Drone views of the Great Australian Bight and cliffs. Great footage of the area 6.25 minutes into the video. Personally think the Eucla cliff views are the best from the handful of Nullarbor highway turnoffs. These are accessible to any highway travelling vehicles. Thanks in advance to Molly Dixon Youtube channel for enabling sharing of Youtube video's. Traveldriven THE NULLARBOR NULLARBOR CLIFFS SIGN ON ROADHOUSE 'NULLARBOR NYMPH' EUCLA TELEGRAPH RUINS RUINS ARE 2WD ACCESSIBLE ALONG SHORT UNSEALED ROAD TO THE CLIFFS AREA EUCLA WHALE CAR BOOT SEARCH BORDER CHECK DON'T GET TO CLOSE TO THE UNSTABLE CLIFFS PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT PREV SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

Coober Pedy Is an unusual town in northern outback South Australia. About eight hundred and fifty km (526 mi) north of Adelaide on the Stuart Highway. Coober Pedy is well known for its underground homes, called "dugouts". Residents live in these to avoid the extreme daytime heat and cold nights. Opal mining is why Coober Pedy exists. The majority of townspeople live underground. The name Coober Pedy comes from the aboriginal translation “ white fella’s hole in the ground ”. I purchased a cut stone the size of a hand with an opal seam running through it. Purchased from Jim a miner of 51 years. Jim has mined opal around Coober Pedy for much of his life. Owner of, The Big Miner tourist shop. Jim is a real outback old-timer. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP COOBER PEDY GOOGLE MAPS DRIVE ALICE SPRINGS - COOBER PEDY LIVING UNDERGROUND TV STORY UK COOBER PEDY SUNRISE COOL UNDERGROUND BIG JIM OPAL MINE & SHOP COOL DOWN WITH A WAFFLE CONE & A POCKETFULL OF GEMS UNDERGROUND BUILDINGS PURCHASED OPAL LARGE UNDERGROUND HOME & STORE MAN MADE TREES IN COOBER PEDY EARLY MORNING TOWN LIGHTS SNAKE DEN UNDERGROUND MOTEL ROOM MAN CAVE POOL TABLE QUITE LITERALLY UNDERGROUND IN A CAVE VIEW OPAL MINE & UNGERGROUND HOME COOBER PEDY DRIVEIN STILL IN USE? 2025 FIRST TREE IN COOBER PEDY Coober Pedy, a place of no trees PREV SA/WA/NT NEXT PREV SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

The Bend Motorsport Park Museum The museum is also called the Auto Gallery and is inside the Motorsport Welcome Centre. Also located within the reception foyer of Rydges Motel in Tailem Bend, South Australia, alongside the Auto Gallery is a merchandise shop that offers a wide range of souvenirs and memorabilia for visitors to take home as a memento of their stay. The foyer itself is not just a simple check-in area but a fascinating space that invites guests to explore and admire its unique features. One of the main attractions in this space is the display of a dozen or so notable race cars, each with its own story and significance, making it a must-see for car enthusiasts and curious travellers alike. As you wander around the foyer, you can immerse yourself in the history and excitement of these impressive vehicles, learning about their racing achievements and the technology behind their design. Stay Trackside Overnight This unexpected blend of hospitality and automotive culture adds a special touch to the overall experience of a stay at Rydges Motel, that is integrated into The Bend Motorsport Park complex. The museum along with the onsite accommodation creates lasting memories for guests and leaves them with a deeper appreciation for the destination. Even on non-race days it's a place worth visiting. Race days are very busy and the onsite accommodation likely booked out, or if available, higher priced. Race car test and performance days are held regularly and a stay may include such a day at no extra cost to accommodation. Food & Drink Located on the second level of the facility, the bar and meal area offer a unique vantage point that overlooks the thrilling racetrack below. Guests can enjoy their drinks and meals while taking in the exciting races happening right in front of them. The Bend's own lager is no longer on tap (2024). The elevated position not only provides a clear view of the track but also creates a vibrant atmosphere. The design of the bar and meal area is carefully planned to ensure that patrons have a comfortable and enjoyable experience, with ample seating, stylish decor, and large windows that allow natural light to flood the space. This elevated dining and socializing spot adds an extra layer of excitement and luxury to the overall racetrack experience, making it a popular choice for visitors looking to combine great food and drinks with the thrill of live racing action. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK RYDGES MOTEL GOOGLE MAPS IN REALTIME THE BEND MAIN FOYER CAR DISPLAY SKYDECK VIEW 4TH LEVEL GEAR ART HELMET THE BEND FOYER PETER BROCK A9X TORANA V8 .05 SUPERCAR FERRARI WHEELS EXOTIC FERRARI RACETRACK V8 SUPERCAR McLAREN RACE CAR LARGE REAR WING ON McLAREN OPEN WHEEL RACE CAR ON DISPLAY BIG WHEELS DRAG & RACE PREV SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE

Birdwood is a town in the Adelaide hills near Adelaide. The National Motor Museum in Birdwood is an automobile museum well worth exploring for several hours. There are large, themed areas and extensive grounds. The museum is highly impressive and can compete with those in any capital city. An annual Bay to Birdwood car run from Adelaide takes place in October, after which the vehicles are showcased on the expansive outdoor grounds, creating a picnic-like atmosphere. The Vehicle Collection Established in 1964, the Australian motor museum stands as a testament to the country's rich automotive history. Boasting an impressive collection of around four hundred vehicles, this museum offers a captivating journey through time for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Each vehicle on display tells a unique story, showcasing the evolution of automotive design and technology over the years. Upon entering the museum, visitors are greeted by a diverse array of exhibits dedicated to various makes and models of vehicles. One notable display is the Birdwood Holden's exhibit, which pays homage to the iconic Australian automotive brand. From classic models to modern innovations, this exhibit offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of Holden vehicles and their impact on the Australian automotive industry. Wandering through the museum's expansive halls, visitors can immerse themselves in the sights and sounds of different eras in automotive history. From vintage classics to futuristic prototypes, the museum's collection caters to a wide range of interests and preferences. Whether you are a car enthusiast or simply curious about Australia's automotive heritage, a visit to this motor museum is sure to be a rewarding and enriching experience. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM GOOGLE MAPS Holden 2005 EFIJY Winner of the 2007 North American Concept Car of the year. HOLDEN HOLDEN DISPLAY HOLDEN HERO'S DISPLAY Chamberlain 8. 1929 The only custom racing car wholly designed and built in Australia Holden Hurricane is a two-seat concept car built by Holden in 1969. HOLDEN DISPLAY AMERICAN MOTORCYLES PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE

Big Rocking Horse The Big Rocking Horse is a tourist attraction found in the small town of Gumeracha, South Australia in the Adelaide hills. The structure stands at over eighteen metres. Of course it does not rock. It's fixed firmly to the ground. There is a large shop with souvenirs to purchase, sweets shop and a café. A two-dollar entry fee (2024) applies to climb the Big Rocking Horse. An internal steel round rung ladder in one of the legs connects to the top platform. A visit to the Big Rocking Horse is good for the novelty. Some pet animals are in enclosures onsite. Hand feeding of the animals is allowed for two dollars per bag of feed and an additional four dollars for entry to the animal park. Kangaroos, Wallabies and emus. Assorted farm animals may be hand fed. Open daily. Good for kids. Great for people of all ages and the young at heart. Wooden Toy Factory At The Big Rocking Horse Discover the charm of witnessing the intricate craftsmanship of a traditional onsite wooden toy factory. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of skilled artisans meticulously carving, shaping, and assembling each toy with precision and care. From the raw materials to the finished products, experience the journey of a wooden toy coming to life right before your eyes. As you explore the factory, you'll have the opportunity to observe the various stages of production, gaining a deeper appreciation for the time-honoured techniques and attention to detail that go into creating these timeless treasures. From classic wooden trains and dolls to whimsical puzzles and games, each toy is a testament to the artistry and dedication of the craftsmen. After witnessing the craftsmanship firsthand, step into the onsite store where a delightful array of completed toys awaits. Whether you're looking for a special gift or a unique keepsake, you'll find a wide selection of beautifully crafted wooden toys to choose from. Each toy tells a story of tradition, quality, and creativity, making it a meaningful addition to any collection. Take home not just a toy, but a piece of history and craftsmanship that captures the essence of a bygone era. Support local artisans and celebrate the beauty of handmade wooden toys that are not only playthings but also works of art. Visit the onsite wooden toy factory and bring home a piece of timeless craftsmanship that will be cherished for generations to come. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP GUMERACHA GOOGLE MAPS THE BIG ROCKING HORSE DRIVE ADELAIDE TO THE BIG ROCKING HORSE THE BIG ROCKING HORSE BIG ROCKING HORSE SIGNAGE THE BIG AND LITTLE ROCKING HORSE THE BIG ROCKING HORSE CERTIFICATE THE BIG ROCKING HORSE PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE

The National Motor Museum, is located in the township of Birdwood. In the Adelaide hills of South Australia. Established in 1964 it's Australia's largest motor museum. Up to four hundred vehicles are on display and the history of the motor vehicle's role in the development of Australia. Both in culture and transportation. Motor cars, motorbikes and a few trucks. From the early days of motoring to the present. Allow a few hours to walk through. There are very extensive display areas. Traveldriven ENTER CLICK/TAP BIRDWOOD GOOGLE MAPS NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM GOOGLE MAPS DRIVE ADELAIDE TO BIRDWOOD NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM, BIRDWOOD THE BUGATTI VEYRON EB 16.4 The Veyron features an 8.0-litre, quad-turbocharged, W16 cylinder engine, equivalent to two narrow-angle V8 engines bolted together. Each cylinder has four valves for a total of 64, but the configuration of each bank allows two overhead camshafts to drive two banks of cylinders so only four camshafts are needed. BUGATTI VEYRON 2008 WALK AROUND T MODEL FORD EARLY MODEL LINCOLN LINCOLN BUILT IN AUSTRALIA NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM HOLDEN CAR ART PREV PAGE NEXT HOMEPAGE

Shell V-Power The Bend Motorsport Park The Shell V-Power Motorsport Park  is  a motor racing circuit at Tailem Bend, South Australia. About one hundred kilometres south-east of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. There is also a drag racing strip, and drift racing circuit. The Shell V Power Bend Motorsport Park circuits are licensed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for car racing and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) for motorcycle racing. The two tracks are 4.95 km in length and 7.77 km. These may be shorted as required by track marshals depending on the event being held. The park has under cover spectator areas and a rooftop viewing area. Access is a short drive off of the highway five minutes drive out of Tailem Bend heading towards Victoria. Driving from Adelaide turn left off of the highway into the park and the welcome centre soon appears. Plenty of outside overnight parking is available. Welcome Centre The Welcome Centre is quite spacious with comfortable seating in the foyer quite near to display vehicles. Rydges motel reception is here also. Driving experiences may be booked from reception. The motorsport park has onsite, in addition to the car museum, a Ford Mustang GT V8 that may be driven around a short section of the track on most days. Slightly modified for track work. Enquire at reception for fees and times. Motor racing events are held on a regular basis. Also drag racing events and other motorsport and driving experiences. Traveldriven ENTER/TAP The Bend Motorsport Park Hotel NEW SIGNAGE ON ENTRY TO THE BEND THE OLD SIGNAGE FOYER ENTRY TO THE BEND COMPLEX ENTRY TO THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK THE BEND AUTO GALLERY CAR DISPLAY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE THE BEND MOTORSPORT DISPLAY THE BEND MOTORSPORT PARK DISPLAY SPEED OFF THE STREET DRIVER EXPERIENCE MUSTANG GT VIEW FROM KING STUDIO ROOM APEX BAR AND RESTAURANT THE BEND LAGER IS NO LONGER ON TAP APEX RESTAURANT BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER KING STUDIO ROOM FACING TRACK RYDGES TRACK FACING ROOM PREV SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEXT HOMEPAGE