Griffith – A surprise in the Riverina
by Leanne on April 23, 2010
in Destinations, New South Wales
Who would have thought we’d find one of Australia’s most successful multicultural communities in south west New South Wales? That’s exactly what happened when we visited Griffith.
The Riverina is an area we’ve only driven through on the way to somewhere else. I got the impression that’s what a lot of people do when we checked into the Tourist Caravan Park. “Got friends or relatives here, have you?” asked the lady at reception. When I replied that we were there as tourists she gave me a quizzical glance before getting on with the paperwork.
Family Fun in Port Fairy
by Leanne on April 23, 2010
in Destinations, Victoria
Why does our family, and hundreds like ours, hook up the caravan and make the journey to Port Fairy each summer? Quite simply: the kids love it. As they say, “If mamma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy”. Well, if the kids aren’t happy chances are they’re driving mamma bonkers.
Port Fairy's wharf area is home to a busy recreational and fishing fleet
You’ve probably heard Port Fairy, on Victoria’s south-west coast, being described as quaint, romantic and a foodie’s paradise. It is all those things. Over summer, it’s also a hive of family fun. I’m not talking about whizz bang, hi-tech or even expensive entertainment. Most of it’s free or very low cost. In fact, most of it is exactly the same stuff I did when my parents holidayed in Port Fairy.
