Judy & Brian Tour Oz

 Swan Hill Vic, 29th July 2026 Parked up at the Big 4 Riverside caravan park, Backed in right up to the edge of the river. The wind is fairly howling across the park and it freezing cold. Judy thought she might sit out in the sunshine and read a book, but apart from being too windy and too cold, 10,000 ducks came demanding a feed. We are staying two days, and I feel definitely like I could do with the break after 4 days on the run.  There is something odd about this place and it turns out we have been here before, in 2015 and parked in almost exactly the same spot! The ducks almost exactly the same as well! Here's a view out of my back window, now that I've cleaned it.... Murray River. Swan Hill Vic July 2026 We are right next to the Heritage Village which we've been to at least 3 times and despite  them having a light show tonight out across the river we've decided to forego the pleasure this time. However, back along the road about 15km there is a little place...

Swan Hill Vic - May 17, 2015 Swan Hill has one of Australia's lesser known gems, the Pioneer Settlement village / museum. We last came here in 2002 on our way to Broken Hill. This time we are staying in the Big 4 right next door, and of course we had all day to explore. And talking of days, today was an absolute cracker - absolutely perfect weather. Our plan was to get there in time for the 10:30 river cruise aboard the PV Pyap before spending the rest of the day wandering about. We just made it! The whistle was blowing as we went through the gate. The Pyap is an 1896 paddle wheeler originally steam powered system, but the engine has been replaced by a diesel. I can completely understand this, but it does detract from the paddle boat experience. However, the Pyap's saving grace is that it has been really nicely done-up and or / restored. It's got loads of charm and character with its polished timber work and a graceful staircase leading to the upper deck. The cruise its...

Swan Hill May 16, 2015 Drove over to Swan Hill today, which is in Victoria but you have to start to from Mildura by going into NSW as far down as Euston before crossing back over. Weather is finally looking better, gads it might even be classified as ‘warm’. We made our way to the Big 4 on the river, the sites are a bit narrow, but you back right onto the river and the place has lots of lush green grass. The van park leads right onto the town park and its a truly lovely place. We strolled into town to get some bread and things before coming back for a sit in the sunshine. Only drawback is that the place ‘has a few water birds’ that think that they own the place and are fairly aggressive in trying to mooch a feed. We assume that they get plenty of feed because everyone is sitting out on the bank of the river watching the water slide by. Oh, what’s that? A paddle steamer. Saving it up for tomorrow! Judy relaxing over  toastie and tea. Swan Hill Vic Murray River. Swan Hi...