Mannum - Ballarat

06 January 2013
Thanks so much Lorraine for having us, it was great to get to know you and meet more family.

After morning tea we headed off to Robe, on the South Australian coast. The camp ground was on private land and cost $6 a night, right on the beach. There were other kids camped there as well so our boys just loved it. Instant friends, especially now with the new red bike.

07 January 2013
Off to Robe township to renew Carl's licence and play on the beach. The kids decided it was better where we were camped so we didn't stick around town for too long. In the afternoon we did some 4WDing on the beach. Carl tried a little fishing but it was the boys who enjoyed the beach the most with their buckets and spades.

08 January 2013
Made our way to Mt Gambier to see the Blue Lakes, decided to stay the night as the weather was cold and windy. Lucky for us the trots were on at the showgrounds where we stayed so the boys had entertainment. Can't believe the weather, thought it was summer.

The Blue Lake is actually really blue. There is also a massive playground for the kids and they didn't want to leave it.

09 January 2013
Lake Bolac.

10 January 2013
Off to Ballarat to meet Kevin and Maree. Tried to find a free camp in the neighbouring forests but to no avail. We ended up staying at Creswick, just north of Ballarat in a caravan park. We figured it was the best option to stay for the entire visit so we didn't have to worry about moving around. Nice park, more like one of the old school caravan parks. Lots of kids so once again our boys are happy.