Shortest Lunch stop 1: Yileena Park winery where we started the day with wine tastings and a burger.
Shortest Lunch stop 2: Steels Creek Estate where we had the most amazing potato and goats cheese gnocchi. Some shiraz braised beef short ribs too, but I'm still thinking about that gnocchi!
Stop 3: Neds Gully camp site in Cathedral Ranges State Park. BoyF and I had the entire camp site to ourselves - very peaceful.
The only access to the camp site is across this little suspension bridge. I'm really glad we didn't pack too much! The biggest issue though, the toilets are on the other side of that bridge which isn't the most convenient for late night trips! ;)
After setting up camp and having a quick cup of tea, we set off on a walk. BoyF was greatly amused when I made a comment about having been walking for quite a while; we were only six minutes in!
We made arrived back at camp just as dusk was setting in, about 5 o'clock, and enjoyed a drink around the fire. Mike made chilli con carne for dinner by torchlight and we shared a bottle of red wine before heading to bed about 9:30. We were pretty impressed we'd managed to stay away that long. ;)
Next morning we set off for a serious hike - hours and hours of walking. Although this isn't how I'd generally choose to spend my weekend (although BoyF's a weirdo he actually enjoys hiking!) I've signed up to hike the Inca Trail in November and some training is called for.
Yep, I need to train for my honeymoon.
We walked up and up Neds Gully Track to Neds Saddle, then along a rocky scramble of a track towards Little Cathedral Peak. There were some great views but none when we stopped for lunch, we were above the clouds.
Then it was time to head back. Along the rocky scramble of a track. Down and down and down. Back to the campsite for a quick pack up and home. A much needed shower, then back out to BoyF's parents house for dinner.
It was a big weekend. Exhausting, but good.
