Hawks Do The Lap

Mostly Melbourne - Days 171 - 180

'Tis the season for a low-key, laid-back holiday vibe (during our epic holiday around Australia) We are 1200 km from home, having travelled 34,000 km to get to areas 'mostly' close to Melbourne. We find just the right balance.  Follow us through the last 10 days (Days 171 to 180) as we journey through a cross between the Yarra Valley and Phillip Island, settling in Melbourne to celebrate Xmas Here's our itinerary: 📍Day 171 - Warburton, Yarra Valley 📍Day 173 to 176 - Philip Island, Victoria 📍Day 177 to 180 - Melbourne, Victoria In our regular Podcast, we detail: 📅The Daily Diary 🤓Fun Facts  Listen in, slow down, enjoy the journey, and experience the sleepy side of Christmas on the road  For images to accompany the story - try the Visual Diary for Weeks 25 & 26 to add pictures to our adventures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4LDPMfmHB5ynJkh73S99_PRKgGsT8i4/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O4LDPMfmHB5ynJkh73S99_PRKgGsT8i4/view?usp=sharing] Thanks for keeping us company

Celebrate Regional Australia - Days 161-170

What is there to celebrate in Regional Victoria? She might be small, but she packs a punch! There’s something for everyone, from art and oceans to food, history, gardens, hiking, religions, and day spas, as well as colourful wildlife. Follow us through the last 10 days as we journey through the smallest slice of Australia to find our favourite places. In our regular Podcast, we detail: 📅The Daily Diary 🤓Fun Facts  Do listen in, enjoy the journey, celebrate with us and stay up to date. Best wishes for the festive season For images to accompany the story - try the Visual Diary for Weeks 24 & 25 to add pictures to our adventures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SCJd7jNC9uVkIDDnGQV5RRA5Ux0iNNoI/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SCJd7jNC9uVkIDDnGQV5RRA5Ux0iNNoI/view?usp=sharing]

Crossing Over - Days 151-160

Time is marching on and we are moving between states - crossing over from South Australia and into Victoria. What does the regal Victoria have on offer? We are at Day 151 of 188 days. We crack 33,000 km on the road which is 5 months of driving. Feels like we are on the home straight  In our regular Podcast, we detail: 📅The Daily Diary 🤓Fun Facts  Our itinerary includes 📍 Day 151 & 152 - Robe, SA 📍 Day 153 - Coonawarra, SA 📍 Day 154 - Mt Gambier, SA 📍 Day 155 - Portland, Vic 📍 Day 156 - 158 - Killarney Beach, Vic 📍 Day 159 - Torquay Vic For images to accompany the story - try the Visual Diary for Weeks 22 & 23 to add pictures to our adventures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CyqAVQmyyOpigpQ7utgusrt7AoP1QpX/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-CyqAVQmyyOpigpQ7utgusrt7AoP1QpX/view?usp=sharing] Do listen in, enjoy the journey and stay up to date

The Hills Are Alive -Days 141 - 150

Come with us as we explore in and around the refined city of Adelaide and its pretty hills. In this episode, we taste the epicurean delights of the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Limestone Coast and Wine Country. We are alive and kicking! Included are: 📅The Daily Diary 🤓Fun Facts  ⚡Quick Quips These are our reflections of Days 141 - 150 in our whirlwind Lap of Australia. This is the 80% mark of our adventures  The Visual Diary for Weeks 19 & 20 adds pictures to our adventures https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SROfTOc5vYzJmZI4uRLQy7dkWAcm5I8/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SROfTOc5vYzJmZI4uRLQy7dkWAcm5I8/view?usp=sharing]

Ports & Prospecting - Days 131-140

In this episode, we share a slice of South Australia. We move from Port to Port and visit one of Australia’s most bizarrest towns, Coober Pedy, for a prospecting experience.  These are our reflections of Days 131 - 140 in our whirlwind Lap of Australia  Catch up with our 6 month travel by checking out this Podcast, including: 📅The Daily Diary 🤓Fun Facts   💰It’s A Numbers Game Itinerary Includes: 📍 Day 131 & 132 - Port Lincoln 📍 Day 133 - Coffin Bay National Park 📍 Day 134 - Port Augusta 📍 Day 135, Hawker and Wilpena Pound 📍 Day 136 - Woomera, Wirraminna 📍 Day 137 to 139 - Coober Pedy 📍 Day 140 - Port Pirie The Visual Diary for Weeks 17 & 18 adds pictures to our adventures https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s6tWZClDNXsVCDaSkqK02jFM9WKsQpax/view?usp=drive_link [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s6tWZClDNXsVCDaSkqK02jFM9WKsQpax/view?usp=drive_link] Faye Naylor’s house is for sale https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-15275465/Australia-POOL-living-room-Coober-Pedy-cheapest-town.html [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-15275465/Australia-POOL-living-room-Coober-Pedy-cheapest-town.html]