Author Archives: onlinewheatleys

Jake and the Giant Camp Sign-Off

Posted on January 15, 2012 by onlinewheatleys

It is with mixed emotions we have arrived home. A feeling of achievement, excitement to be here, sadness at the thought of something special finished, relief that we are safe and thankfulness for an experience such as this. As we … Continue reading →

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Postcards from the Journey Home

Posted on January 13, 2012 by onlinewheatleys

We knew that once we left that ferry in Port Melbourne, we would want to head for home. With holiday time dwindling, we spent the past week ticking off a few things, but also savouring our last moments of riding, … Continue reading →

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High Country

Posted on January 11, 2012 by onlinewheatleys

Sunny days, nippy nights, alpine wildflowers, high rugged mountains, button grass, secret lakes, boardwalks, lookouts, walking sticks, shuttle buses, sturdy shoes, kids with backpacks, cups of tea, hearty dinners, warm showers and warm beds. Cradle Mountain. Of all the places … Continue reading →

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Wild West

Posted on January 10, 2012 by onlinewheatleys

Next on the agenda, the wilderness of the west coast. Mountains, forests, world heritage, famous rivers, roaring forties smashing the coast line. We were looking forward to the real rough stuff. With time quickly passing, Strahan was the only realistic … Continue reading →

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Hard Labour

Posted on January 9, 2012 by onlinewheatleys

Still firm believers that Sydney Harbour is the most spectacular on the continent, we learned this week, that it is one of only 3 natural deep water harbours in Australia. The other two are right here in Tasmania – Hobart … Continue reading →

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Sydney to Hobart (The Long Way Round!)

Posted on January 7, 2012 by onlinewheatleys

There was good and bad in the fact that we had to pack up and leave St Helen’s on Boxing Day. The traditional day of lounging on the sofa watching cricket and eating left overs was sorely missed. However we … Continue reading →

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