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Talented Artists @ Play
Here's some of Andrew McCallum's (Bendigo) brilliant photography.
And Bob Payne's (England) sketches really inspire me!
Twelve Months on and...
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Our first Award...
Thanks to our many wonderful guests- especially from Booking.com for this award. In the last twelve months we have had 153 bookings through Booking.com and in that time we have been rated at 9.1 out of 10 by their customers! A great achievement- but don't worry- we will continue to improve and keep the same high standards with our guests. 
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Working Hard to improve the facilities & character... What do you think?
Anchors & Fiji Makeover Complete!Both cottages have had an Autumn makeover... thanks to Al- our resident painter. Both are dressed up to impress and now just a little landscaping. You'll be amazed when you return!
6 Months ReviewWow- I can't believe its been six months that we've been here. Really starting to get lots of guests and people coming to visit. This part of the coast is amazing- there is so much to see and do. Amazes me that this area is such a well kept secret- I'm getting lots of comments that the natural beauty of the area is amazing and that people will come back! The sunsets at Moonlight Head are spectacular and every day a different experience.- we are getting lots of international visitors- I like it when they get out of their car and suck in the clean fresh air and just stare at the spectacular views- I take it for granted as I don't live in a city surrounded by tall buildings. |
What's Happening?
Amazing sunsets, our laughing monkeys and backyard blitz!
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Well, we are at the 8 month mark and we are really starting to take off. Getting busy- especially the visits from the many walkers who use our property as a stopover on the Great Ocean Walk. If you love a walk then our property is for you. We have many suggestions, from short walks to day hikes, right up to completing the Great Ocean Walk, which will take days- you'll be amazed by the scenery and spectacular landscapes and nature.
Our property is starting to take shape- we've cleaned away much of the blackberries and now are adding our touch to the magnificent bush setting that surrounds us. Our native animals still continue to drop in, from our resident kookaburras (where are your monkeys?-I've been asked) to the echidnas that drop in. And did I mention the sunsets?- walking around the property on dusk can leave you spellbound by the captivating sunsets we experience here. |
Our New Neighbours- nesting pair of Wedge Tailed Eagles!
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The Wedge-tailed Eagle (Aquila audax), sometimes known as the Eaglehawk (both misnomers, as it is not a hawk, and its tail is shaped more like a diamond), is the largest bird of prey in Australia, and is also found in southern New Guinea. It has long, fairly broad wings, fully feathered legs and an unmistakable diamond-shaped tail. Because of both its tail and its size—it is one of the largest birds of prey in the world—it can be identified at a glance as a "Wedgie".
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is one of twelve species of large predominantly dark-coloured booted eagles in the genus Aquila found worldwide. A large brown bird of prey, it has a wingspan of up to 2.27 m (7 ft 5 in) and a length up to 1.06 m (3 ft 6 in). Reference- Wikipedia
Our pair of Wedge Tailed Eagles can quite often be seen flying the thermals above our property on the search for food. They are amazing to watch and have called our valley home. I came across them on a dirt track nearby in the bush and their wingspan was amazing as they took off just in front of the car... it was a remarkable sight for my Walk 91 visitors (Great Ocean Walk), but I am a bit worried about our new addition to the family- Misty, a kitten.
The Wedge-tailed Eagle is one of twelve species of large predominantly dark-coloured booted eagles in the genus Aquila found worldwide. A large brown bird of prey, it has a wingspan of up to 2.27 m (7 ft 5 in) and a length up to 1.06 m (3 ft 6 in). Reference- Wikipedia
Our pair of Wedge Tailed Eagles can quite often be seen flying the thermals above our property on the search for food. They are amazing to watch and have called our valley home. I came across them on a dirt track nearby in the bush and their wingspan was amazing as they took off just in front of the car... it was a remarkable sight for my Walk 91 visitors (Great Ocean Walk), but I am a bit worried about our new addition to the family- Misty, a kitten.
MAY
We are so lucky. What a great part of the world to work in. Finally finding our feet and really starting to enjoy the fantastic environment we live in. Every day it's great to look around and see how far we've come. Been open just a few months but the place is already starting to shine, lots of work to do but it's just so rewarding. And how lucky are we to meet so many great people enjoying their holidays... like Jess and Laura from Queensland.
It's been quite rare to have Australians experiencing our magnificent Great Ocean Walk, it seems to be something that all the overseas tourists are raving about.
"The walk has been SPECTACULAR with no two days scenery the same. The views have been breathtaking - both on the walk and from our warm & cosy room!" - Jess
We are so lucky. What a great part of the world to work in. Finally finding our feet and really starting to enjoy the fantastic environment we live in. Every day it's great to look around and see how far we've come. Been open just a few months but the place is already starting to shine, lots of work to do but it's just so rewarding. And how lucky are we to meet so many great people enjoying their holidays... like Jess and Laura from Queensland.
It's been quite rare to have Australians experiencing our magnificent Great Ocean Walk, it seems to be something that all the overseas tourists are raving about.
"The walk has been SPECTACULAR with no two days scenery the same. The views have been breathtaking - both on the walk and from our warm & cosy room!" - Jess
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APRIL
Where does the time go? We are very fortunate to be meeting some wonderful people from all over Australia and the world. The Great Ocean Walk is a real amazing adventure and the people we have visiting the Walk and staying with us has opened our eyes to the amazing scenery, wildlife and fauna we have on the Great Ocean Road. As winter approaches it seems that we are seeing more kangaroos, echidnas, birdlife and our local boo-book owl has settled in. What a great part of the world to visit. In the photo to the right we have Leigh and Lauren from Canberra visiting Southern Anchorage and The Walk. They have loved the experience and have enjoyed their stay with us! MARCH The customers are arriving and all seem impressed with the efforts we've done. We're keeping prices down to build a clientele and also as the outside is still needing work. We have already met some wonderful people from all around the world and I'll include a photo of our first guests- Chris and Rachel from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. They loved their stay and were walking the Great Ocean Walk- I really admire them and can't wait to complete some of it myself, they certainly were excited by the walk and it's wonderful views. Have also included a photo of my beautiful daughter and our two puppies who have just moved to here as well- it's good to have them! FEBRUARY Yes, we are open. The journey has started and we are starting to get our first people through. The views are amazing and the cottages weve opened have all impressed our customers with their comforts, cleanliness and luxuries. It's time you came for a stay- I'll guarantee you'll be impressed! Now to start work on the other couple of cottages and tidy up the outside! JANUARY Takeover is late January and it's time for a little break. Just like these two resident possums, it's too hot for work- it's time for play. A short beach holiday and then we're ready to open mid Feb. Can't wait! Looking forward to showing off a great part of the world and meeting many new friends and travellers... See You Soon!!! DECEMBER Place starting to take shape- has been very overgrown! Looking likely that Mid February is closer to opening date. Working hard and loving the wildlife and fauna. Met this little fella opposite - the blue tongue. Interesting blue tongue fact that could explain the wrestling blue tongues. Breeding Blue-tongues live alone for most of the year, but between September and November males pursue females and mating occurs. At this time, males may fight aggressively among themselves. Mating may be rough, with females carrying scrape marks from the male's teeth. Female Blue-tongues give birth to live young three to five months after mating, between December and April. The young are independent at birth, and disperse within a few days. Of all the Blue-tongues, the Eastern Blue-tongue has the largest litters and the smallest young. Up to 25 (but usually about 10) young are born, each measuring 130-140 mm in total length and weighing 10-20g. Blue-tongues are long-lived and several captive animals have lived for 20 years. Reference - Australia Zoo NOVEMBER Getting closer to start time and just amazed by the natural fauna so abundant at Moonlight Retreat. Started preparing to open although we're probably a couple of months away. Christmas looking the target. Was mesmerized by the amazing birdlife- kookaburras, rosellas and parrots feeding amongst the native trees. Was surprised by a huge mob of kangaroos and think we startled them as well. Amazing Kangaroo Facts! A male kangaroo is called a boomer A female kangaroo is called a flyer A baby kangaroo is called a joey When European explorers first saw these strange hopping animals they asked a native Australian koori what they were called. He replied "kangaroo" meaning "I don't understand" your question. The explorers thought this was the animal's name, and that's how the kangaroo got its name. OCTOBER Just went for a wander on the property and had a visit from one of our amazing inhabitants. Amazing Echidna Facts! Echidnas have been known to live for up to fifty years. Each of the echidna’s spines is formed from a single hair. A baby echidna is called a puggle. Puggles are born blind and hairless. Echidnas are strong diggers and they have long, sharp claws. Short-beaked echidnas eat ants and termites. Long-beaked echidnas eat worms and insect larvae. |
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