Over the long weekend, the Mr and I decided to road trip down to Melbourne. I was pretty excited about the roadie, though after a full on week I was also a little concerned as to how I would pull up. I wasn’t planning to take time off for the trip but long journeys can tend to wipe me out. After a good night’s sleep I still felt a bit exhausted, mentally and psychically. However after a little pep talk and the realisation that it would probably still be good for me to get away, I got myself sorted and we were good to go. We also had Mr spoon joining us (for more about Mr Spoon click here), he had arrived into my possession only a couple of days earlier from his previous road trip (he gets around).
Our journey went via the scenic route, cruising down the coast of NSW stopping in Eden for the first night (the bottom of NSW). Keeping an eye out at Eden for whales while enjoying the gorgeous views. What I love about Australia is that there are so many beautiful coastal towns, each one just as gorgeous as the next.
We then headed down to Victoria hugging the coast as much as possible enjoying the beautiful national parks along the way, I love a good national park. We stopped off at a couple of spots along the way and enjoyed a nice walk and then ended the day in Yanakie, which borders Wilson’s Promontory National Park. The next day involved exploring Wilson’s Promontory National Park and enjoying another lovely walk. We also got to drive on the most southern road on mainland Australia. After a bit of National park exploring, we headed to Melbourne, cruising through rural Victoria and ending my part of the trip in Melbourne. Rural Victoria, the Gippsland region reminded me a lot like where i’m from in New Zealand, loads of sheep, cows, farmland and lush green grass. All up a total distance of driving was just over 1100 km (not by me of course)!
Some delicious food was eaten and I think those country Victorians definitely give Melbournians a good run for their money when it comes to good food. I sensed there was a bit of competition in that area.
After spending a lovely night in Melbourne and conquering the square glass floor up the Eurka tower (it’s one way to test my fear of heights), I flew home the next day and managed everything just fine. It’s moment’s like this, that remind me that only not too long ago I wouldn’t have been able manage any of this, mentally, emotionally or physically!
Wowee it feels good to be living life and enjoying the simple things! Bring on life!
Sending lots of love and positive vibes to you all, do you have a road trip planned anytime soon? I’d love to hear about it!
Much love,
Lennae xxx
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Gorgeous photos! I love Victoria, such a lovely place to visit 🙂
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Thanks Susie, Victoria is lovely isn’t it, makes me wish I lived down there.
Hope you well, Lennae xxx
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Oh man, I’ve always wanted to visit Australia! The pictures are beautiful! Hope your long weekend was very enjoyable and relaxing!
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Thanks Victoria, you should definitely visit down under some day. I’m sure you would love it!
Lennae xxx
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Oh these are such a beautiful place! I wish to travel also to Melbourne and Victoria and enjoy the place even in just a short period of time, maybe a week is okay.
-blairvillanueva
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You must do it some day, Melbourne is a lovely place to visit.
Lennae xxx
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I would love to visit someday. Your pictures are nice, especially the ones of the two birdies.
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Thank you, yes you should definitely visit someday. There is a lot of bird wildlife here.
Lennae xxx
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How cool that you get to do that. I’m in the US so that’s very exotic to me. I would love to take that kind of road trip. Road trips for me include two annoying – I mean LOVELY – kids.
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I hope you get to do it someday!
Lennae xxx
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Wow, it looks absolutely beautiful. Would love to go there myself ☺️
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Hopefully one day you do!
Lennae xxx
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Went to Victoria some 6/7 years ago. You just refreshed all my memories with these beautiful pics.
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Oh wonderful, I love it when you see pictures that bring back trip memories.
Lennae xxx
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I love all these photos. How gorgeous! I’d love to visit.
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Thank you Amber, hopefully one day you get to visit.
Lennae xxx
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I have always wanted to visit Australia, especially Melbourne since it’s the Fashion Capital of Australia. The bird photo was gorgeous!
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Yes Melbourne is awesome, hopefully you get to make the trip out here someday. It will be worth it!
Lennae xxx
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So many beautiful photos of your trip. I would love to do this one day too.
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Thank you Jemma, hopefully some day you do.
Lennae xxx
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These photos are so beautiful! I am desperate to go on a long road trip.
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Thanks Dannii, road trips are so much fun aren’t they!
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My husband and I did a road trip from California to Tennessee. I felt like it was one of my favorite trips thus far. We got to know each other on a deeper level. We got to share the experience of Harry Potter on Audible! And we got to try different types of food on the way over. The one downfall I had with roadtripping is how I just feel so HEAVY. I think the next time we are in the car for that long we’ll have to plan to have opportunities to break and go for long walks/hikes along the way!
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Divya I don’t know America that well, but that sounds like a very long road trip! Haha, they are so much fun though, yes I know what you mean about the feeling heavy part, walk are definitely a good idea.
Lennae xxx
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I like that it’s called a ‘roadie’ how fun! The bird photo has such stunning colors. It looks like it was a great time and I think you’re right, despite the stress of going, it’s sometimes good to get away.
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Thanks Meg, yes it’s always nice to get away.
Lennae xxx
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I just love a good road trip, gotta have snacks and great tunes! 😉
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Thanks Stacey, snacks and tunes are always a must!
Lennae xxx
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Beautiful pics! I love unplanned road trips, the best way to spend a day outdoors.
Jasmine x
Jas Claire
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Thanks Jasmine, yes they certainly are!
Lennae xxx
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