Tag: sight seeing

  • Paynesville

    Paynesville

    We stayed at a dog-friendly apartment hotel at Sale, Victoria which is near the Gippsland Lakes area. Our favourite activity at the Ninety Mile Beach is catching crabs (to eat) but this time we travelled to other nearby towns, Bairnsdale and Paynesville. Bairnsdale seemed to be bustling with shops and cafes, but not overcrowded even…

  • Phillip Island

    Phillip Island

    Camille had been to Phillip Island twice: first time was a booked tour to see the penguins with her mum and aunt. Second time was with Dylan and some friends. Booked a place and stayed at Phillip Island for a long weekend during summer. Some beaches are dog friendly even during typical seasonal restrictions (December…

  • The Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm

    The Red Stag Deer and Emu Farm

    324 Hughes Ln, Eurobin VIC 3739 redstag.com.au We stopped by here on our way back from our Milawa-Beechworth trip. The view was beautiful and worth a visit to see terrifying emu and cute deer. There’s a cafe where you can enjoy food with the view of the estate, but I wouldn’t come here for the…

  • Milawa and Beechworth

    Milawa and Beechworth

    We stayed at Lancemore Milawa, an old but charming 4-stars hotel at Milawa, VIC. It was conveniently across the Brown Brothers Winery and was a short drive to Beechworth. We explored more of Beechworth and enjoyed a tour at the Old Beechworth Gaol (bought tickets on-site for the next available tour, walked around town and…

  • Buda Historic Home and Garden

    Buda Historic Home and Garden

    A historic house at Castlemaine, VIC. An interesting stop if you’re in the area and are curious to see what life looked like in 1850’s Victoria. budacastlemaine.org

  • Great Ocean Road

    Great Ocean Road

    Had done this twice: Having your own car gives you more flexibility (and cost less for a big group) but the experience will more or less be the same even if you join a tour group: just looking mostly at rocks. Doing it with your own car (or rented car) makes it easier to switch…

  • Warratina Lavender Farm

    Warratina Lavender Farm

    Lavender season is usually mid November to mid January. A car is required. Check the website for more details about the flowering season. 105 Quayle Rd, Wandin North VIC 3139 warratinalavender.com.au