Today’s plan was to move on to the Croajingolong N.P. to a place called Thurra River. The day dawned crisp but sunny. We ventured down onto the beach to catch the early morning sun’s rays and the younger girls (Jazzy & Daisy), delighted in our early morning stroll and played in the sand collecting shells and chasing the seagulls along the beach.
We then had a cooked breakfast of bacon and eggs. Very yum scrum!!!!
Pack up once again went quite smoothly although we were in no real hurry to get moving, as today’s trip was to be only around 100 km’s
We moved on at about 11.30 am and travelled up the highway to Cann River. Topped up with petrol, a bit of lunch, made a few phone calls as we had reception on the mobiles and ventured of the bitumen for about 5 days.
Thurra River is located on the far east coast of Gippsland near Point Hicks and is a magnificent area and beautiful for basic, secluded camping about one hour from Cann river.
We visited the Point Hicks lighthouse and went for beach walks etc. The river itself flows out to the ocean at this spot. A very peaceful spot and well worth frequenting if you can.
I also had the pleasure of coming across a piece of camping history when I discovered the only other bloke in Australia, besides “Sharky” Cooper who has a “Wurley Camper”. I told the bloke who owned it that I was a member of the “Wurley Appreciation Club” and that my mate, who was President of the club, would really appreciate any evidence of other Wurleyites whilst we were on our travels. Make sure you check the photos attached. It’s a beauty!After 2 days at Thurra, we pushed on to Wingan Inlet via Cann River. The intention had been to do a little 4 w.d. between the 2 destinations, however the fridge was playing up and we needed to pick up some ice, so therefore a trip into civilisation was needed. Of course as soon as we moved within mobile range all the phones came to life with messages, so this gave us an opportunity to return messages. Thanks to all those who have been contacting us. It is always great to hear from you.
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Actually Billness (& the everpresent 5 chicks), you are quiet correct ... this is an early '70's Worly, as in '75 they changed the colour of the side canvas hording to a more subtle yellow to mitigate the effects of the blistering Oz sun on the fun loving aussie adventurer's. I tell you what though, eh, hasn't this little beauty seem some action ... if it's rockin' don't bother kn......n. Gggrrrr.
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