Wonthaggi

13th - 15th January 2016

We had a final game of bowls at Morwell BC and enjoyed a lovely lunch in their restaurant. We free camped at the Boolarra Community Pub overnight on the 13th.  The next two days were spent at Leongatha Apex Caravan Park.  We played a great open pairs comp on the Sunday taking out third place.  Picking up a handy $180!!

16th - 27th January 2016

We had a hard time finding a good caravan park in Wonthaggi, both parks were horrible.  Luckily we found the Daylston Rec Reserve, 5 minutes out of town.  A great price too, $10 per night for a powered site.  

We did quite a bit of touring around the South Gippsland area, Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula.

Powlett River entrance

Coastal drive between Cape Patterson and Inverloch

We even managed a game of bowls at Wonthaggi BC, taking out the monthly triples comp with a little help from one of the locals.

We had a lovely day touring the Mornington Peninsula and visited Arthur's Seat.  We met up with an old mate from Townsville and had a great ride on the chairlift.  The views were spectacular.

Arthur's Seat chairlift, Dromana Mornington Peninsula

Sam and Ferg

 We also spent several days visiting Phillip Island exploring various cliff top walks and lookouts.

Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island

Nobbies penguin reserve

 I had a lovely day for my birthday on the 24th.  We had a nice lunch at an Italian Restuarant overlooking the water at Cowes.

Birthday at Cowes

Locals!

Cape Baron Goose

Importantly the main reason we were staying in Wonthaggi was to catch up with John's mum (Joan) and sister (Kim).  We enjoyed spending time with them.