Murphy's Haystacks

Port Kenny

Venus Bay

Elliston
11th November, 2010

Another big day of sightseeing. We began finding Murphy's Haystacks, these interesting rock formations on private property in the middle of wheat country. The kids had fun sliding down the "tsunami" and playing hide and seek amongst them. We drove through Port Kenny and stopped in at Venus Bay, a beautiful beachside port. Next stop Talia Caves which showed us more rugged and stunning coastline, lots of unstable cliffs (whoops the pics for Talia Caves are on the next entry) and interesting caves to explore. We stopped in at Elliston for some lunch, checked out the old jetty and head out along SA's Great Ocean Rd. The coastline viewing was another treat, enhanced by the incredible sculptures along the way. Having completed a day of sensory overload, we found a great campspot at Sharinga Beach. The boys did a bit of late arvo fishing and we flopped into bed exhausted after seeing a spectacular sunset just before it started to rain.

View from the lookout at Baird Bay, campground below.

These tiny snails were everywhere here

With our friends Caitlyn and Tyler on the windmill track where we got lost

Murphy's Haystacks

Murphy's Haystacks

More snails, tiny ones on the timber post

The same haystacks

And again.....

Venus Bay, beautiful spot

Keep dreaming James

Had to get a pic of this one

And this one

Local flora

Sculptures by the Sea, Elliston

And more

And more ....