Post 530 8 Mile Creek

8 Mile Creek

An almost English scene as the crystal clear water of the creek flow under the bridge and beside the brick house.

8 Mile Creek

The water flows into the sea here.

8 Mile Creek

Kelp washed up on the beach.

8 Mile Creek

Rainbow - a break in the weather? No your right it wasn't.

Post 531 Portland Blowholes.

Portland Blowholes

The weather was pretty rough - windy and wet. We could hear the air moving in and out from somewhere but the tide was not right to see any big spumes at the blowhole.

Portland Blowholes

Once again the see was rough and spectacular.

Portland Blowholes

We drove past lots of wind turbines in South Australia. Here at the blowholes the turbines were pretty close.

Portland Blowholes

Most of them were in service.

Post 532 Port Fairy

Port Fairy

No sign of the mutton birds on Griffith Island but came across this Pied Oyster Picker.

Port Fairy

Pied Oyster Picker - is she nesting?

Port Fairy

Wharf along the Moyne River at Port Fairy.

Post 533 Great Ocean Road – Day 1.

Ian Collard
October 9, 2022

Bay of Islands

A lot of birds on the islands out there.

Bay of Islands.

The start of the spectacular cliffs we will continual to see for the next couple of days.

The Grotto.

The Grotto. Down some steps to get here but not too many.

The Grotto.

Surf on the rock shelf in front of the Grotto.

London Bridge.

There is now a span of the bridge missing since the formation was first named London Bridge. I remember when it happened there were people trapped out the end.

London Bridge.

London Bridge closer to the wave action at London Bridge.

Post 534 Great Ocean Road – Day 2.

Ian Collard
October 9, 2022

Cape Otway - Parker Hill Campground

Parker Inlet. This is down a not insignificant number of steps from the campground.

Parker River

The Parker River is flowing well and the tannin has stained the water here and in the saltwater inlet.

Parker River

I could hear the water tumbling over rocks or something and was rewarded for my exploration to find this small waterfall.

 

Parker River Campground.

Almost back up to the campground. It is a small campground and all the sites are small and tight with lots of trees. It is really all set up for tent camping and most sites would be a problem even for a camper trailer. Still not too much trouble for us.

Great Ocean Road - Sheoak Falls

Great Ocean Road