Portland

After leaving Port Mcdonnell and heading across the border into Victoria we decided to stay a couple nights in Portland and try do some hunting. We jack knifed the trailer one night and bent the draw bar on it pretty bad which we didn't even realise till late the next day. Didn't end up seeing to much in portland on our hunts and one night it poured down which made us have to move camp. Also had to use the winch for the first time as i drove onto a dry swamp which wasn't such a good idea

Penola

While in Port Mcdonnell we headed out to Penola for a couple of days to do some hunting mainly searching for deer. We seen a few but couldn't get close enough to them. Also seen a few other critters but didn't really have to much luck.

Port Mcdonnell

We arrived at Shaun's joint in Port Mcdonnell after seeing the sights of Mt Gambier, pretty much Dan Murphy's and Woolworths. Shaun has an old crayfish set up house which we stayed at with pool, darts and table tennis. Was good as the shed was massive so that is were we would usually just hang out most the time having beers. Got a surf in which was good fun even though it was freezing cold lucky for the 4/3 and hood. There are some pretty cool springs and crystal clear lakes around Port Mac which are a bit of a spin out. Went out one Saturday night in Mt Gambier which was pretty funny and also to Shaun's mum's 50th. Also to the footy club one night were Ben decided to verse this guy in a game of slaps. The guy reckons he hasn't been beaten since year 9 and this was the outcome of Ben's hand after the game was stopped after like an hour. Was a good stay in Port Mcdonnell. Thanks Shaun, Sharon and Steve for letting us stay at your joint. Thanks also to Shaun's parents for inviting us round for dinners and cooking us cakes. Off to Victoria now

Salt Creek

After Adelaide we decided we needed a bit of a break and decided to pull into Salt Creek as we were over driving. We ended up staying a couple of nights of which all of them were pretty much freezing. We mainly just set about going out and looking for critters to hunt which there were plenty of. Didn't really end up with much but still was good fun. Heading to Port Mcdonnell next which is pretty close to the Victorian border.

Adelaide

So we arrived in Adelaide Thursday night and checked into west beach caravan park. We ended up staying for 5  nights of which all we went out and got pretty loose. We skated some real good parks near the caravan park when we could which was good fun. Also went and stocked up on some more bowhunting stuff and Ben got a new bow. On the last day as we headed out we went into the city for a little bit of a look around but as most cities are it was so busy and hectic so we didn't last to long.

Stansbury and the Bottom End

So we arrived in Stansbury Friday night and pulled up to Mitchy's house once he had got home. Really nice house with our own beds and a hot shower something we hadn't seen for a couple of months and were pretty keen to test out. We arrived to a cooked dinner which we were both frothing on as Macca's had started to wear off. Next morning/afternoon once Mitch had stuffed around for what seemed like two hours we headed down the bottom end for a surf. We ended up surfing a pretty fun right and seen a couple of classic ways to use a cliff one was Mitchy slipping off trying to get into the surf and the other was an old bloke actually i wont say what he was doing but ill let you guess. That night was a get together at the Goody's house which was a big barbecue and beers and wine mine and Ben's favourite. Next afternoon back to the bottom end for a surf this time at a left which was fun as it was only us guy's out. On the Monday Mitchy scored the day off so we headed back down to Marion to launch the boat and try get some Bluefin tuna. Even though the wind was pretty strong we headed out and hooked into four only landing three but we all got one and a bit bigger than Cactus. The next five or so days were windy and rain which had us thanking we were in a house and not out in a tent. The next Saturday came round so we headed down the bottom end to stay a few nights and try get some waves. Surfed the Sunday and Monday which were both pretty fun waves then on the Tuesday Ben and I took the boat out to try find some tuna but there was no bird action so we just jigged and got some Swallowtail and Skippy and that. That night we went for a hunt and got some roo for the freezer. Next day was my birthday so we decided to put the tub back in and go to wedge to chase some Bluefin tuna. There were heaps of bust up's and birds everywhere and we ended up landing about fifteen. Then back to Stansbury for a meal at the pub and a bottle of Captain Morgan. Next day was a slow pack up then headed to Adelaide for the weekend. Have to say a big thanks to Marty, Linda, Mitch and Tayla for putting up with us and letting us stay at your house and cooking us dinner pretty much every night it was great and we cant thank you enough. Also to the rest of the Family and Friends you made our stay really enjoyable.

Whyalla

So we arrived in Whyalla at night and headed straight for Hungry jacks as we hadn't had it for nearly two months. End result is what it always is pretty crook. Next morning we headed to the tackle store to get some advice on what to use and were to go to get these Snapper that are around. After we had been to the tackle store we headed out to a new camp and to put the tub in and try get a big boy. We ended up fishing two nights and only managing to get one each that were just over size and loads that were under. It was worth a try and the next morning we headed off to Stansbury which is on the Yorke Peninsula to stay with Mitch who we met at Cactus and his parents had offered for us to stay at their house while we were there.

Elliston to Sheringa

So we left Streaky after a big night at the pub and headed towards Elliston which was only about 120kms down the road. When we arrived we were not to keen to do anything but relax and catch up on some sleep. We were staying at Walkers rock bush camp which is about 13km outside of Elliston. We ended up  driving 60kms Sunday afternoon to Sheringa as the wind had died off and that picked up the most swell. We had a really fun surf with only one other guy out. The next 5 days we were greeted by crap winds and weather which left us doing anything we could to pas the time. Friday came around so we headed to the pub for a few beers and a meal but the few beers part never seems to happen. Saturday morning we checked blacks to find it pumping. Surfed it till it went onshore and then surfed it the next day only it was a lot smaller but still real fun. As the swell was ment to be dropping we headed off to Sheringa for a couple of nights. First day at the hot spot was ok but a little cross shore but the next day was perfect and a lot more size to it. Surfed twice on the second day then packed up and headed to Whyalla to try get into some big snapper

Streaky Bay

So we left Cactus and headed of a few hundred km's to Streaky Bay. After our first check point for fruit and vegetables at Ceduna we stopped of to get a dozen fresh local oyster's which we smashed back there on the side of the road. We parked up in Ceduna to gather some supplies and some warmer garments from the local op shop. Next stop was Streaky Bay. We arrived in the afternoon and went for a stroll around the town then opted for a couple of cans on the grass opposite the jetty. We headed out to the camp we had been told about which ended up being full so had to make do with a near by carpark. We finally got a spot after a couple of nights in the swag's at Tractor beach. After some waves and setting up the tent we headed into town for a skate at the local park which was a real fun skatepark which we ended up skating whenever the waves weren't on. We then hit the grass again waiting to catch up with Old matey from Cactus at the pub for happy hour. Was a sick little pub with $12 burgers and chips and $4 South Australian pints which we loaded up on and a few of the lads from the surf rocked up as well. Got some real good surf while we where in Streaky Bay with no one else out except for Ben and I which is always good. Also got out for a dive with Wren who we met at the grass and ended up getting a good feed. Ended up staying for just over 2 weeks and met some more great people. Rob and his girlfriend who were prospectors, spent many the nights around the camp fire drinking cans. Wren and his girlfriend Hayley and there kids Will, Lolla and river and there 3 dogs Sam, Nulla and Momo. Red dog who is a local and just an absolute classic was good hanging out with him and everyone else we met along the way you know who you are. Next stop Elliston which is only 120km down the road

Penong Cactus Beach

So we did the 1200km trip from Esperance to Penong South Australia. We did most of the driving at night as we did not leave Esperance till 2pm. It was the first time either of us had driven across the Nullabour but couldn't see much except for the night wildlife. We decided to just drive non stop just switching drivers every few hours. So we got to Cactus beach on Wednesday morning just before the Easter holidays. It was pretty busy but we soon found a good spot to set up camp. First few days were a bit slow as the swell was much too big and the whole bay was closing out. Once the swell died down we got some really good waves which were only a couple hundred metres walk from camp through the dusty desert. A couple of days with next to no swell ment we were sliding in the tub and going for a fish. We took Beno and his dog Blacky out with us and had two real fun days of fishing. The second of which we went out wide just using jigs and getting into some Swallow tails, Nannies a Blue Gropher and Beno got his Sambo. A school of bluefin came in which seemed to be liking the bass of Skrillex thumping from the boat. We threw all sorts of lures at them having plenty of hook ups and landing well over 10 in about an hour and a half session. After Two weeks it was off to Streaky Bay now. Met some great people while at Cactus Beno and Blacky, The Professor, The boys from Vico and also Old Matey from W.A with his family you guys made our stay there so cheers.