Author Archives: Marg

Stokes Bay

Although we enjoyed our time at Brownlow, Kingscote, it was good to get out of the main town and head for Stokes Bay, on the North Coast.  The fees at Brownlow were $32 and the park was extremely old. Firstly, … Continue reading

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Kingscote

We are still in Kingscote, which was the site of the first settlement in SA.  The Duke of York (a ship called a Barque), from a UK based South Australian Company, arrived at Reeves Point on July 27th 1836. Today we … Continue reading

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Chapman River/Kingscote

The next day, after rain overnight and forecast of showers throughout the day, we decided it was time for a gourmet platter from nearby Chapman River winery.  We had a platter in the van, so asked if we could have … Continue reading

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Penneshaw/Chapman River

We are finally on a powered site at Kingscote, so I can keep you up-to-date on the events of the last few days. On the last day at Brown Beach, we drove to Penneshaw and had a BBQ on the … Continue reading

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Kangaroo Island

We are finally here. We stayed at Tailem Bend, which meant an easy drive (approx. 160kms to Cape Jervis).  Tailem Bend was nothing to right home about, so I won’t. The ferry will take caravans at 1pm and 6pm, and … Continue reading

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On The Road Again – Skipton/Naracoorte

Here we are again, happy as can be ……… except for 3 problems of course – this time, not the fault of Kimberley.  A relay decided to end its life, meaning that the alternator in the car, was not charging … Continue reading

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Nelson/Avoca

Monday was a terrible day with a howling gale so we went to Port McDonnell for lunch at a cafe – Perriwinkles.  Walking from the car to the cafe made us understand what it feels like to be in a … Continue reading

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Canunda/Nelson

Still in SA, we camped for two nights at Kotjee Campground, in the Canunda National Park.  Great campsite, with fireplace, table and a grassed area around our van and our hopes raised for a good stay, ever in search of … Continue reading

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Robe

We are extremely fortunate to be staying in a Heritage listed park, Lakeside, where the Office is the original stable, and has the original timbers, which were once used as ballast in a ship, which brought over other building materials … Continue reading

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Salt Creek/Robe

We stayed at Gemini Downs for 2 nights.  Gemini Downs is situated about two-thirds of the way down the Coorong. Their advertisement boasted a 6 hole golf course, indoor swimming pool, tennis court, table tennis.  All we were looking for … Continue reading

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