Coastal Turns and Island Walks
Some travel days are about big distances, others about slow rewards. This one gave us a bit of both.
We left the rugged cliffs of Cape Nelson behind after spending time at the Lighthouse Station. Perched on the edge of the Southern Ocean, it’s one of those places that feels a little removed from the rest of the world. Windblown and wild, the cape delivered salty air, distant horizons, and that crisp southern stillness that always clears our heads.
From there, we rolled into Meningie for a peaceful overnight stop. It’s a low-key town on the shores of Lake Albert, and it made the perfect place to reset. The caravan park offered lake views and birdlife galore, and we tucked in early with the kind of tired that only fresh air can deliver.
Next stop: Victor Harbour. We’d been keen to revisit Granite Island, and the weather played nice for a change. We crossed the causeway on foot and spent the afternoon exploring the island’s walking track, weaving around dramatic boulders and peeking into coves. It’s easy to see why the island draws a crowd - it’s dramatic and peaceful all at once. We didn’t spot any penguins this time, but the sea spray and granite views were more than enough.
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