Every so often I get the opportunity to get away for a while to take care of my wellbeing and where photography is not the major reason for travelling.
Overlooking the North Arm and township of Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Darren Stones
Recently we visited Lakes Entrance for four nights as a result of having a winning bid on a short stay package through Travel Auctions. I bid on a package at the Glenara Motel, which provides basic accommodation for an affordable price right in the heart of town and directly across the road from the town's fishing fleet.
Fishing boats moored at the Cunninghame Arm, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Darren Stones
I bid $165.00 for three nights, but an option of the package was that if we commenced our stay on a Monday we could receive a fourth night free. So, we did that and that meant we paid $41.25 per night - a bargain!
Overlooking the North Arm and township at Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Darren Stones
We enjoyed some new sights and the highlight of our trip was a cruise on the Thunderbird, which took us out on the Gippsland lakes for 2.5 hours. The cruise left the jetty at Lakes Entrance and travelled as far as Paynesville via Metung. Lots of beautiful scenery, birdlife, plus cruising past yachts and those wetting a line.
A pelican at the North Arm, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Darren Stones
We dined at the Lakes Entrance RSL one night, the Lakes Entrance Bowling Club twice, and the Pinnochio Inn Italian restaurant once. The bowling club was the pick of the venues, however we enjoyed the Italian restaurant as it was a bit of a change for us as we usually dine at clubs and hotels.
Overlooking the Cunninghame Arm and township at Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Darren Stones
On the Thursday we walked over the footbridge and along the surf beach to the entrance and return. About a 6-kilometre walk, which took us four hours as we were taking photos along the way and doing some sightseeing.
The wall of the entrance to the Gippsland Lakes at Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Darren Stones
I came back from the trip with some good memories and a new collection of images. A good trip was had.
The Cunninghame Arm at Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australia
Photo: Darren Stones
Information:
Travel Auctions
http://www.travelauctions.com.au/
Glenara Motel
http://rslglenaramotel.budgetmotelchain.com.au/
Peels Thunderbird Cruise
http://www.lakesentrance.com/cruises/peels-thunderbird-cruise.html
G'day Dazza!
ReplyDeleteFor a man who said, "...photography is not the major reason for travelling.", in your intro, you certainly have a feast of visual delights posted above.
Looks like a great place to chill out.
GB
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Hi Dennis,
ReplyDeleteLakes Entrance is great - we love it there, and it's where we had our first holiday together in 1987.
This trip was pretty much about doing less photography and just taking it easy. When I did take some shots, it was for fun more than anything.
When we did the 6-km walk, I took my camera body only with my 17-40mm lens attached. Left the rest of the kit behind that morning, which was a big change for the way I usually go about things.
Wasn't firing on all cylinders during the trip, so I am glad I was able to share the driving.
Thanks for dropping by.
Cheers,
Darren