interesting or not as you may find it the original question was indeed answered properly

the original answer was about victoria and the little I know of it not having done the eastern side which I intend to retify possibly next year, this was filled in by Ducky who has done the parts I have not,

we then went on to talk of south australia,

I've done them all as well as Tasmania, and I'm still doing them! and will continue to do them, sitting at home is not an option! 

i settled in south aussie! my next choice would be Tasmania! followed by western australia!

-- Edited by dave06 on Friday 20th of November 2009 05:44:22 PM

From my limited travels so far my choice would be Mount Gambier. actually maybe 10k's out of town. Don't like cities or big towns, they have people in them and 'people are dangerous'.


Johnw

-- Edited by jandas fun on Friday 20th of November 2009 05:04:25 PM

The area around Bright, Myrtleford is best in autumn - April. May. The Murray Valley from Mildura to Albury, and Goulburn Valley/Bendigo is best in spring, when there is some green, after the winter rains. The Grampians is also best in spring - Sept/Oct wildflowers. So you really need 2 visits! Actually, make that 3 because the high plains and alpine country is brilliant in summer.

I find you need probably 12 months in each state to sample what is available, all except victoria of course which we could do after lunch! just before happy hour!

Aah DaveO............you just can't help yourself. Leave the Mexicans alone. They are nice people and Victoria has some beautiful coutryside to see. Just drive your tractor

Speaking of Happy Hour.......where is Ibbo with the Yummies??   I'm getting thirsty

-- Edited by Disco Duck on Friday 20th of November 2009 05:14:11 PM

if we could find a way to get those bloody victorians out of there it would be a great spot, LOL!!

ah gotta love the vics, even if they cant play footy! or make a decent beer, wouldnt mind one about now!

anyway the header is driving itself! I'm just watching the sunset!

-- Edited by dave06 on Friday 20th of November 2009 05:16:29 PM

Just had May June July in Vic & SA .

Followed the coast & forests from the NSW /VIC boarder to Adelaide ,

returned via the Murray from the mouth to Tarrawonga .

Spectactular sceinery all the way .

But that weather ,cold , damp , windy & cloudy every day .

I would sugest spring or early autumn .

Appart from the weather ,it is a very good trip .

The G O R has to be seen ,

I suggest doing the G O R from east to west [as we did ]

AS you are on the coast side of the road it is much easier to pull off

in the parking bays  as they are on that side of the road,therefore you are not crossing oncoming traffic .

We took several days on this section.

Thats just what i was talking about ..dont you just love reading all this crap.. and by the way I have see snow in vict in feb about 4 years back up on Mt Hotham.. and you all forgot to say something about the best duststorm hot as hell town all in one day , Mildura , if you do come here you will never be able to leave , the dust coming from SA is so thick you wont see the road out....and thats true... im still here lookin for a break in the dust....dont start on footy ok...bobbev

"The G O R has to be seen , I suggest doing the G O R from east to west [as we did ] AS you are on the coast side of the road it is much easier to pull off in the parking bays as they are on that side of the road,therefore you are not crossing oncoming traffic ." Justcruisin............. Did you mean pull off or fall off on the coastal side Actually that makes sense especially if you are pulling a van because there are some blind corners on that road. See that Justcruisin..............you made sense !!

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"The G O R has to be seen ,

I suggest doing the G O R from east to west [as we did ]

AS you are on the coast side of the road it is much easier to pull off

in the parking bays as they are on that side of the road,therefore you are not crossing oncoming traffic ."



Justcruisin............. Did you mean pull off or fall off on the coastal side

Actually that makes sense especially if you are pulling a van because there are some blind corners on that road.

See that Justcruisin..............you made sense !!

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        I guess i didn't fall off, I'm still here ,now your stuck with me.

 

those interested in pics of places in SA I've camped....have a look in picture sction of the forum or here http://www.safilm.com.au/Location/Showcase.aspx?p=88&tid=1&cat=2 Dave

What a great post this has been ,we are all talking about grey nomading finding out information about this great country i have had my request well covered and learnt lots about south australia from Dave06 lets go . hope we can have more of these topic and learn from fellow nomads

thats what we are here for, oh that and the beer! when you do get over here give us a hoy, I'll point you in the direction of some unforgettable spots!

My saddest memory of Victoria was in the mallee country to the NW of the state. A little town in grain and sheep country called Quambatook. The van park at the oval is $8per night unless the tractor pull is on. For that fee you get an ensuite. No one lives on site. There's a contact number on the gate for a key to an ensuite. It was so dry, dusty and flat it felt like God had forgotten about the region. The drought was "in your face". Everything was covered with a film of dust except the paddocks. This poor little town is on the rail line with grain silos and one pub. So pitiful. I caught up with an email "penfriend" there, and what the termites haven't eaten, time has demolished or is in the throes of demoloshing. That whole region was in a really bad way, and some of the spots marked on the map as towns are now just silos on the railway. It nearly got me into trouble with fuel, but I made it to Donald, on my way to Portland.

The Gnome wrote:

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dave06 wrote:

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I think Australia already has an entry point for an enema, take a look at the A.C.T., with all those arseholes there it would find a ready home

Strange how you can get away with the highlighted word but not c.o.c.katoo

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I'm more upset by the inference that we are arseholes and deserve an enema Gnome....

 

The man has no social graces whatsoever Basil.

politicians Basil, thats all cantberry is there for! they all deserve far more than an enema! bring back nuclear testing and set the first one inside parliament house on sitting day!

I rest my case!!

No the enama end of S. A is the Backstairs Passage. I spent the larger part of my childhood on the road with my parents and 5 siblings, (we were housebound when 7th arrived) Vic, SA and NSW. I love Ausralia, most of it anyway, love Great Ocean Rd and Eyre Peninsula. of course pretty happy to live on Yorke Peninsula. my favourite cities Perth and my very favourite ADELAIDE. Did I say I love Australia. My birthplace Rushworth Vic. check it out old goldmining town enjoy. I love Australia. Looking forward to seeing much much more of it.

ah!! no effort to promote paradise!! why would there be so many of you vics breaking your neck to get here if it wasnt!

We are leaving Bunbury in March next year for another trip east.

First off will be a couple weeks exploring Yorkes Peninsula to see what is on offer. I hope it is not too cold then but at least it should be green.

From there I am not sure yet (planning? What planning ) We prefer to point the car in the general direction of where we want to go & just see what happens.

We will probably spend six months exploring Vic and southern NSW.

I want to go to the Melbourne Library to see if I can borrow the book for a couple days.

Hopefully we can catch up with some people from GN this time.

Cheers

it wont be too cold but just watch the temps as that time of year 45 is not out of the question, if it gets a bit warm then head for the western side, there is nearly always a sea breeze and the views go on forever and plenty of free camps over there take a look at the flierieu as well, victor harbour is good at that time of year, continue up the coast through second valley and all the little bays

If you are going to bright then don't miss Beechworth. If you are into cycling the old railway has been turned into rail trails for push bikes. they run from wangaratta to bright and Beechworth.