After the busy Steamfest stay, we want to see the beach again. I’ve also spotted that after the long period of hardly any wind this Wednesday there’s a sudden increase predicted. It is still a long weekend though and beachside campings are likely full. So we decide to visit the last of Marjo’s listed locations and look for a nice campsite here.
So we visit Railton because of the topiary. I had no idea what that meant until we arrive.
This last one is for Marjo’s brother Léon who has something for Elephants.
Another attraction on Marjo’s list there is the shop of lights which is advertised better than the reality and she comes back somewhat disappointed.
We drive around for a place to stay and visit Latrobe. It has a large information centre annex Axeman’s hall of fame. Apparently it is the home of the world champion axe wielder and the guy is impressively big on the pictures. There’s a plethora of memorabilia and you can buy replica axes, wood carved axes, fridge magnet axes, tea spoon axes, you name it. We didn’t buy any axes but had a good look. First Marjo while Dotti, Nos and I waited in the nice park across the river.
Some local youngsters swam in the river and at some point turned up with a baby platypus. The poor animal was scared witless and I suggested they put it back. When Marjo returned from her visit to the Axeman exhibition she tried to take a picture but the little one was too black and quick.
Then it was my turn to go. Where I just waited with the dogs, Marjo had the camera with her and when I was at the shop she got kind of bored.
We look around for a place to stay but the Latrobe camping is packed. Then we decide to turn back once more and drive to Barrington Lake.
There is Kentish Park which has a bush campground.
We are a bit hesitant when we see that the lake is used mainly for powerboats with tires, water ski’s and other loud and fast water crafts. Just like everywhere they come with loud groups of people, thumping car music and flying beer bottles.
It’s not so bad here though. Yes, there was all of that but the camp is huge with large paddocks on a hillside. They are on a slope towards the lake but we find a spot that’s not too steep and with blocks we are able to park the bus.
The view and the lake are quite nice.
Even at sunset.
We decide to stay for two days and have a swim in the lake every day.
A nice stay.
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