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My OZ Holiday
The plan is to depart from Baltimore on 28 Nov and
arrive in Perth on the 30th. A mate and I will then drive from Perth to Denmark. We're then planning to go on to Adelaide, a few towns in Victoria, and to Canberra. Once in Canberra, another mate and I are going to Jindabyne. I like to visit Bartohomew Meadery in Denmark, but it seems to be one of those "you can't get there from here" places. My question is how are the roads from Denmark to Adelaide? Are there any interesting places to visit between Denmark and Adelaide? Is it worth going back to Perth to drive to Adelaide? Dick |
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Denmark to Adelaide - you can go all the way on Highway 1 - up to Norseman
where the main highway from Perth (Highway 94) joins Highway 1 and on to Adelaide. Places to visit on the way - frankly far more of interest than in Denmark. Albany, a detour up to Kalgoorlie etc I hope you aren't coming all that way to visit Denmark for its tourist charms - it's worth 2 hours on anyone's time tops - in my opinion. "Dick Adams" wrote in message ... The plan is to depart from Baltimore on 28 Nov and arrive in Perth on the 30th. A mate and I will then drive from Perth to Denmark. We're then planning to go on to Adelaide, a few towns in Victoria, and to Canberra. Once in Canberra, another mate and I are going to Jindabyne. I like to visit Bartohomew Meadery in Denmark, but it seems to be one of those "you can't get there from here" places. My question is how are the roads from Denmark to Adelaide? Are there any interesting places to visit between Denmark and Adelaide? Is it worth going back to Perth to drive to Adelaide? Dick |
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Just West of Denmark (66kms) is Walpole. Check the "Giant Tingle" trees
from the tree-top walk in the Valley of the Giants. While in Denmark a visit to William Bay is worth while. Check out this link http://www.bartholomewsmeadery.com.au/map.html While in Albany take a side trip to Mount Barker and if you can fit it in check out the Sandalwood factory near Albany. Sandalwood oil is the basic ingredient of all perfumes. While most of it comes from India the oil from Australia is of a higher quality. If you can spare the time, North of Albany through Lake Grace is Hyden. Near there (a few kms out of town) is Wave Rock and The Hippo's Yawn. Two formations that date back 2,800 million years. (primordial rock) From Hyden down through Lake King to Ravensthorpe then east to Esperance. The coastline at Esperance is just about the most beautiful you'll ever see. About 60-70 kms east of there is Cape Le Grand National Park; worth a look if you can spare the time. From there north to Norseman and then across the Nullarbor Plain. Cheapest fuel across the Nullarbor used to be at Eucla Hotel/Motel just before the border. Last time we went through (April 2003) the fuel at Bordertown (Sth Aust) was 7 cents per litre dearer. Other roadhouses are dearer than Eucla (e.g. Balladonia, Caiguna, Cockelbiddy and Madura) Fill up in Norseman but don't let the lure of cheaper fuel let you risk "running dry". In South Australia on the plain, skip the first half dozen lookouts. The one to get the best view is about 110kms from the border. It is the first one coming from the east. I believe the roadhouse at Yalata is closed so don't rely on refueling there. From Ceduna you can take two routes. One down to Port Lincoln at the bottom of the Eyre Peninsular or you can cut across through Ironknob to Port Augusta. The second route is a lot shorter. After Pt Augusta there is no longer and "remote" driving. There is little unsealed road in that journey (if any.) There could be some near Hyden. Otherwise it is all sealed. Enjoy. Ross "Dick Adams" wrote in message ... The plan is to depart from Baltimore on 28 Nov and arrive in Perth on the 30th. A mate and I will then drive from Perth to Denmark. We're then planning to go on to Adelaide, a few towns in Victoria, and to Canberra. Once in Canberra, another mate and I are going to Jindabyne. I like to visit Bartohomew Meadery in Denmark, but it seems to be one of those "you can't get there from here" places. My question is how are the roads from Denmark to Adelaide? Are there any interesting places to visit between Denmark and Adelaide? Is it worth going back to Perth to drive to Adelaide? Dick |
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"A Mate" writes:
Denmark to Adelaide - you can go all the way on Highway 1 - up to Norseman where the main highway from Perth (Highway 94) joins Highway 1 and on to Adelaide. Places to visit on the way - frankly far more of interest than in Denmark. Albany, a detour up to Kalgoorlie etc We are homebrewers and condescending Quality Assurance Testers of alcoholic beverages. Are there any Meaderies, distilleries, or breweries in Kalgoorlie - or is it, as reported, the home of the largest flies in OZ? I hope you aren't coming all that way to visit Denmark for its tourist charms - it's worth 2 hours on anyone's time tops - in my opinion. Bartohomew Meadery is one of the best in the world! We might spend 8 hours there! Dick |
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I did go only from Perth to Denmark but anyway it was quite beautiful. In Peth or rather Freemantle there is a small bewery called "Two Angels" or somehing like that. It is not a home brewery but it's small. South of Perth you have Margaret River wine region. Many vineries. Very beautiful. There you have also very nice coast and some caves worth to see. I would recommend Giants Cave. And boranoop forrests nice also. Few kilometres south you have Cape Leeuvin - a place "where the oceans meet". Lighthouse located on a south-west corner of Australia. Closer to Denmark you have Walley of the Giants and "Tree top walk". Quite nice. Then, closer to Albany you have "Natural bridge". Frenchmen Bay is very nice to have a swim in the Southern Ocean. Some told me that Esperanca area is very beautiful also, but i haven't been there. People are very nice, nature is very nice, roads are good. You drive on the left side... |
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Dick Adams wrote:
We are homebrewers and condescending Quality Assurance Testers of alcoholic beverages. Are there any Meaderies, distilleries, or breweries in Kalgoorlie - or is it, as reported, the home of the largest flies in OZ? If you after more info in the home brewing and micro brew world in Australia I suggest you have a look at the definitive website on the topic, http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com where you will find, and can ask more about, all the brewing competitions, microbrew sites and more, Cheerz Wab |
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From Ceduna you can take two routes. One down to Port Lincoln at the bottom of the Eyre Peninsular or you can cut across through Ironknob to Port Augusta. The second route is a lot shorter. On the highway after Ceduna is the turn-off for Streaky Bay, about a 50kms detour. There are dirt and sealed roads running along the coast from Streaky Bay. These will will take you to places with some of the most spectacular and isolated coastal scenery in the world - Highcliffs, Smooth Pool, the Granites, Scales Bay etc. Take along some snorkeling gear and grab some abalone of the rocks at Smooth Pool (or most of the other places) with a crowbar or knife. Its even possible to do it by just wading through the shallows. Pig out, if you like abalone - as long as you don't take more than 6 per day per person (which is way more abalone than most people can eat), its perfectly legal. There is good caravan park and pub. You can camp right along the coast, but there is no fresh water outside Streaky (and not very much in Streaky, for that matter). Its a great place. |
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You just reminded me.
About 40kms south of Streaky Bay at Point Labatt is the only Australian mainland colony of Australian Sea Lions. Only trouble is, most of the road down there is unsealed. I got some great photos from the cliff top. Ross "Peter Webb" wrote in message u... On the highway after Ceduna is the turn-off for Streaky Bay, about a 50kms detour. There are dirt and sealed roads running along the coast from Streaky Bay. These will will take you to places with some of the most spectacular |
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"Ross" wrote in message ... You just reminded me. About 40kms south of Streaky Bay at Point Labatt is the only Australian mainland colony of Australian Sea Lions. Only trouble is, most of the road down there is unsealed. I got some great photos from the cliff top. Ross You used to be able to walk amongst them. I understand they have fenced it off now - it was (I suspect) a pretty dangerous activity and not good for the seals. There are seals hunting all along the coast around Streaky. For a period of time, Highcliffs (a deserted rock formation near Streaky) held the world record for the largest white pointer shark ever caught. These are attracted by the huge seal population. I always felt somewhat nervous spearfishing around Highcliffs. In general, if snorkeling, stay in the shallows - I never saw a great white, but I seldom spearfished in water more than a few metres deep. Not that this should put off people snorkeling in the shallows - a more practical problem is that the water is extremely cold, even in mid summer. It really is one of the most spectacular and isolated coastlines in the world - not that I have done the coast of WA, which I would imagine is pretty similar. |
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Hate to be a killjoy. Denmark is a very small village hours away from Perth,
personaly I would go to Denmark, overnight there drive back via Margaret River and then fly across to Melbourne or Adelaide.What you have planned involves hours and hours of driving, it will be pretty hot by that time also, don't underestimate the distances, there are hundreds and hundreds of kilometres of nothing, the novelty of openness wears off real quickly. You could fly from Perth to Melbourne cheaper than the fuel costs involved in driving.Fuel and food across the Nulabor plain is super expensive, and there are very good reasons that hardly anyone lives out there. Carry spare fuel, make sure you have spare belts and hoses for your car and plenty of water, and a rudimentry toolkit, make sure your spare tyre is in good condition, purchase a can or two of that aeorosole foam for punctures, if you break down you won't be in danger but you could easily lose a day or two, also running out of fuel (happens to tourists every day) will be a hassle, don't let it happen to you. If you plan on driving at night be VERY AWARE that there are plenty of kangaroos, they come out of nowhere and if you hit one in a car you will do major, major damage, not only to the car but possibly to yourself, that is why all the trucks have "bullbars" fitted they aren't for decoration. Some cars like to tailgate trucks at night, thinking that the truck will protect them, big mistake, because if the truck hits a roo it spears it straight underneath the truck and exits out the back, right at YOU. If you are going to camp then get right off the road, out of sight or sleep at one of the service stations. Driving from Adelaide to Melbourne either inland or along the coast is OK, once you get to Victoria the towns become very frequent. "Dick Adams" wrote in message ... The plan is to depart from Baltimore on 28 Nov and arrive in Perth on the 30th. A mate and I will then drive from Perth to Denmark. We're then planning to go on to Adelaide, a few towns in Victoria, and to Canberra. Once in Canberra, another mate and I are going to Jindabyne. I like to visit Bartohomew Meadery in Denmark, but it seems to be one of those "you can't get there from here" places. My question is how are the roads from Denmark to Adelaide? Are there any interesting places to visit between Denmark and Adelaide? Is it worth going back to Perth to drive to Adelaide? Dick |
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