Lake Bolac, Grampians

Off to Lake Bolac via Heywood and Hamilton. Really hot. Much fatter gum trees around here – not the tall skinny ones but very attractive scattered over the farm land. Big fire north of Dunkeld – got out of control overnight. Not sure about visiting the Grampians now. They look amazing though – really stand out above the flat grain farms around here. Found the ‘free’ camp at East Beach. Drove to the end but really old loos there and very small area so came back to the first spot. A couple of waterless loos that need the rooms to be cleaned but ok. No one else turned up so a bit nervous for a while. Big grass area with a couple of tables and fire pits. Stinking hot so had to run the gen for a while – computer flat also. Watched TV and finally got to sleep – a very warm night and so still. Glad to have a bit of shade.

Mon 18^th

Very pleasant morning – so peaceful. Woke at 7 then back to sleep for a couple of hours. A cool breeze also but they are saying high 30s again today so drove to Stawell (pronounced stall!). Mmmm - not much of a caravan park here on the outskirts of town. Dirt, all uneven sloping sites, road needs to be graded - but only $2 to do the washing. Seniors discount so $23.75. They have 70ha of bush we can go walking in but have to wear good shoes because of the snakes - I dont think I will bother thanks! Way to hot anyway.

Now I have had time to look should have carried on to Halls gap. Top Tourist park there. Very warm but actually tried to rain about 11pm!

Tues 19^th

Off to Halls Gap – only 20km away and gorgeous! Get Top tourist discount and a singles discount!  Booked for 3 nights. Grass, new ablutions etc. What a lovely spot this villages is in tucked under massive cliffs. Roos and cockatiels around. The Dunkeld fire is still burning but no smoke here. And it is cool! Will go exploring tomorrow.