We've navigated some pretty windy roads on this trip, mainly in New Zealand but pretty much all have been in the light. Tackling the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Apollo Bay and the tiny unsealed roads off it to Tanybryn in the dark, the last 10 kilometres or so with with a sat nav. that had lost its way and no mobile reception, was a new challenge!
The Great Ocean Road is a spectacular piece of highway with lots of tight corners and, in daylight, some great views of the coast. Definitely a candidate for a Top Gear drive challenge! We negotiated the necessary section of the Great Ocean road pretty easily but then turned off onto Wild Dog Creek road. It would however be fair to say that this road is not what you'd call a major highway. It weaves in and out of dense bush, often with huge trees looming over the road, no street lights or road markings and mostly unsealed on the bit that we travelled. As soon as we'd turned into the road the mobile signal disappeared and the sat nav had a paddy! Were we worried? Well we both put a brave face on it but were mighty glad to finally reach our destination!
We received a very warm welcome from Gwyn and Di, two long term exiles from the UK. Since we saw them in 2009, they've completely rebuilt their house and mighty fine it is too. Very spacious and comfortable.
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| Di and Gwyn's home, Tanybryn |
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| View from the garden. Such a beautiful spot |
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| Di and Gwyn with Cameron and Zac, their grandkids and Harvey the dog |
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