Day 122 - Strahan, 27th October 2025

On the road again today and on our way to Strahan.  We stopped at Queenstown to have a look around.  Lots of beautiful, old buildings and great views from everywhere.





We went in to the old Empire Hotel, one of the 14 pubs in the town.  It is a gorgeous old building with a few claims to fame.  Dame Nellie Melba went there and Alfred Deakin (Australia's second Prime Minister) dined there.


We also did a tour through the Paragon Theatre, another building steeped in history that was left in disrepair, even used for indoor cricket at one point, and now is being restored and brought back to life. There was so much interesting history there and lots of memorabilia.





We arrived in Strahan and set up on our beachfront sites.


 It was really windy and freezing so I didn't really go and appreciate the view.  Ian and I went for a walk to the IGA to grab a couple of things and then we all headed in to town to watch the play - 'The Ship That Never Was'.  It was a fun and interactive play, of course Ian got picked out of the crowd to be part of it.  I was hiding and avoiding eye contact lol.  It was really entertaining.



After the play we walked up to have a look at where our boat will be leaving from tomorrow… 


…and then went to have a drink with Sharon and Stuart who are in Strahan and coming on the cruise with us tomorrow.  


They had a beautiful view from their accommodation.

Back at the vans it was quick cuppas and a game of cards before heading to bed.  Big day tomorrow.

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