Touring is thirsty work!.
Melbourne to Bega – Lighthouses, Dirt Roads and a Well-Earned Beer! It was an early start today as we packed up and said goodbye to Melbourne. The next destination on our touring adventure was the country town of Bega in New South Wales, with around 615 kilometres of driving ahead of us. Now, 615 km …
Art Vo is an amazing first immersive, ‘trick-art’ gallery! The gallery first opened at The District in 2016. The first of its kind, it is a self-guided gallery suitable for all ages. Make sure you bring your camera or camera phone when you pay a visit. ArtVo is conveniently located five minutes from the CBD …
Melbourne Adventures – Street Art, Optical Illusions and Sky-High Views! After a couple of busy days exploring Melbourne, we decided to have a bit of a sleep-in. There’s only so much sightseeing a couple of touring tragics can squeeze into a day before the feet start lodging formal complaints! Once we’d dragged ourselves out of …
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a former jail, which is now a museum. It is located at 377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard. Famous of infamous inmates include Ned Kelly, his mother Ellen Kelly and Squizzy Taylor. The Gaol closed in 1924, during WW2 it was used …
Melbourne Adventures – Laundry, Markets, History and a Few Well-Earned Beers! After a big day making our way from the Great Ocean Road into Melbourne, we were up early and ready to explore. Well, almost! Before the sightseeing could begin, there was one very glamorous touring task that needed attention. Laundry! The Lonely Sock – …
Great location The Atlantis Motel in the heart of Melbourne is a fantastic place to lay your head for the night or longer. It is a 4 star motel that offers fantastic rates for a stay. There is onsite parking available in the carpark that is subject to availability. This is the only downside to …
Great Ocean Road to Melbourne – From Coastal Icons to City Pubs Today it was time to point the wheels towards Melbourne! I’d visited the city once before, back in 2022 with a few mates on a Harley tour, but for Mrs Thirsty, this was her first taste of the Victorian capital. Naturally, we couldn’t …
Great location The Apollo Apartments in Apollo Bay is a fantastic place to lay your head for the night. All of the apartments are fully self contained. Close to pubs, restaurants and shops and the beautiful Apollo Bay Beach across the road There is onsite parking available underneath the units. There is a lift if you …
Day 5 – The Great Ocean Road: Lighthouses, Epic Views and Twelve Apostles! Today was a big one, with one of the main reasons for this entire road trip finally on the agenda — the legendary Great Ocean Road! This stretch of Victoria’s coastline has been on our must-see list, and with around 250 kilometres …
Day 4 – Victorian Silo Art, Freezing Mornings and a Fuel Fiasco! Today we were heading into Victoria’s famous Silo Art Trail, making our way towards Warrnambool. We knew we’d be dealing with colder weather south of the border, but knowing about it and actually experiencing -2.5°C when we hit the road are two entirely …