We'd been
planning this trip for a while, but even I
wasn't convinced it was going to be a worthwhile trip. I left it to the last minute to book and wasn't the keen, but felt we should at least give it a shot as the kids were keen and we at least knew a few families that were going. I had to talk Danny into coming as this camp fell into the time period in which I am without a licence. Thankfully it was to a location which he didn't mind going at all, if all else failed at last we'd be somewhere beautiful we could camp, 4
wd and relax. Turns out we could do both, home ed camp AND relax/have fun/4
wd and much more. The first night we decided to go bush and set up camp wherever we could find a nice spot. Thankfully in the Grampians, this wasn't difficult. We spent a lovely night in our hired camper trailer, waiting for the bucketing rain which thankfully never came. The boys had fun making fires and digging holes, And Biff had a great time exploring the place all over.
Biff
and Eli having a cuddle
Josh set up a spit ready just
in case a wild animal decided to throw itself on the fire. Turns out it cooks great toast!
We took mostly 4
wd tracks around the place, but eventually you have to end up somewhere civilized...a look out. We stopped for lunch and a puppy run and a play on the rocks.
Eli sharing his breakfast with Chuckles.
Danny spotted this
Ecidna on the side of the road, we stopped for a look, turns out he was a rather friendly chap, and was happy to pose for photos...like all good wildlife should!
Monday, Kylie and her boys joined us for a walk to check out some Aboriginal Rock art. How amazing to see this. It was such a beautiful place, we could just imagine what it would have been like to just
hang out there with your family and friends. Such a great spot, very special.
Us guys hanging out, not quite the same with the wire fence though...but kids loved it. Did a few dances and had an explore.
Noah being an Emu.
Josh, Manny, Biff, Eli,
Khobi, Noah and Charlie in a tree.
On the same walk we came across this waterfall. Just what the boys ordered!!! they
probably spent about 2 hrs exploring, climbing and pushing their limits on this waterfall, so beautiful and majestic.
Charlie had a bit of a climb on the waterfall on Daddy's back, but then came to hang out with me and Biff.
Manny had a great time in the water flows. And Yes he did end up in the drink at some point...
Tuesday found us tagging along with Dan and Jess (and their three kids) to do some rock climbing and a walk up to Hollow Mountain. Dan is an experienced rock climber and instructor and offered to take us out for a climb.
Josh was Great, he got right into it! A natural of course.
Eli was fantastic, I always thought he'd make a great rock climber, and I was right, he shot up that wall like it was nothing at all.
Even Kylie had a crack at it. Go Kylie...
Well... I couldn't have Kylie have a crack at it and I not. I
truly surprised myself...well done me too.
Danny giving Josh a
wedgie... so mature.
Yeah, yeah of course it was easy
peasy for Danny...nothing to see here.
After our climbing, we had some lunch and headed off up Hollow Mountain. It sounded amazing from what Dan was saying, and it
truly was. We could have easily spent a whole day up there exploring the caves.
The walk/climb was challenging, but we and all the kids were up to the challenge.
Very rewarding to reach the top and soak up such amazing views.
Good one Josh
Me and
Chuckles. Chuck missed most of it as he was asleep on my back. But we'll go back again one day when he is bigger and do it all again!!!
We'd been planning this trip for a while, but even I wasn't convinced it was going to be a worthwhile trip. I left it to the last minute to book and wasn't the keen, but felt we should at least give it a shot as the kids were keen and we at least knew a few families that were going. I had to talk Danny into coming as this camp fell into the time period in which I am without a licence. Thankfully it was to a location which he didn't mind going at all, if all else failed at last we'd be somewhere beautiful we could camp, 4wd and relax. Turns out we could do both, home ed camp AND relax/have fun/4wd and much more. The first night we decided to go bush and set up camp wherever we could find a nice spot. Thankfully in the Grampians, this wasn't difficult. We spent a lovely night in our hired camper trailer, waiting for the bucketing rain which thankfully never came. The boys had fun making fires and digging holes, And Biff had a great time exploring the place all over.
Biff and Eli having a cuddle
Josh set up a spit ready just in case a wild animal decided to throw itself on the fire. Turns out it cooks great toast!
We took mostly 4wd tracks around the place, but eventually you have to end up somewhere civilized...a look out. We stopped for lunch and a puppy run and a play on the rocks.
Eli sharing his breakfast with Chuckles.
Danny spotted this Ecidna on the side of the road, we stopped for a look, turns out he was a rather friendly chap, and was happy to pose for photos...like all good wildlife should!
Monday, Kylie and her boys joined us for a walk to check out some Aboriginal Rock art. How amazing to see this. It was such a beautiful place, we could just imagine what it would have been like to just hang out there with your family and friends. Such a great spot, very special.
Us guys hanging out, not quite the same with the wire fence though...but kids loved it. Did a few dances and had an explore.
Noah being an Emu.
Josh, Manny, Biff, Eli, Khobi, Noah and Charlie in a tree.
On the same walk we came across this waterfall. Just what the boys ordered!!! they probably spent about 2 hrs exploring, climbing and pushing their limits on this waterfall, so beautiful and majestic.
Charlie had a bit of a climb on the waterfall on Daddy's back, but then came to hang out with me and Biff.
Manny had a great time in the water flows. And Yes he did end up in the drink at some point...
Tuesday found us tagging along with Dan and Jess (and their three kids) to do some rock climbing and a walk up to Hollow Mountain. Dan is an experienced rock climber and instructor and offered to take us out for a climb.
Josh was Great, he got right into it! A natural of course.
Eli was fantastic, I always thought he'd make a great rock climber, and I was right, he shot up that wall like it was nothing at all.
Even Kylie had a crack at it. Go Kylie...
Well... I couldn't have Kylie have a crack at it and I not. I truly surprised myself...well done me too.
Danny giving Josh a wedgie... so mature.
Yeah, yeah of course it was easy peasy for Danny...nothing to see here.
After our climbing, we had some lunch and headed off up Hollow Mountain. It sounded amazing from what Dan was saying, and it truly was. We could have easily spent a whole day up there exploring the caves.
The walk/climb was challenging, but we and all the kids were up to the challenge.
Very rewarding to reach the top and soak up such amazing views.
Good one Josh
Me and Chuckles. Chuck missed most of it as he was asleep on my back. But we'll go back again one day when he is bigger and do it all again!!!
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