Hi all,
Just returned home from 5 day family holiday on the Great Southern Touring Route and thought I'd share some photos for those that are planning a similar trip.
We were pretty excited about getting the Kluger and thought this would be the perfect trip to get more aquainted with the car.
We didn't complete the full touring route but covered most of it. See map below of our trek:
Some photos along the way:
The start of the GREAT OCEAN RD
Lorne
Between Lorne and Apollo Bay
Near the 12 Apostles (I think)
Port Campbell
in between Port Campbell and Warrnambool??
in between Port Campbell and Warrnambool??
in between Port Campbell and Warrnambool??
Overnight at Port Fairy BIG4 (these places are great for kids!!)
BIG4 bouncing pillow!!!
Dunkeld - Mt Sturgeon
Between Dunkeld and Halls Gap
Between Dunkeld and Halls Gap - Will be my new avatar in about 5 minutes!!
Can you believe this was a new car 1 week ago!!!
Stayed 2 nights here (BIG4) at Halls Gap.
Me and the little bloke at Venus Baths in Halls Gap - This place was the highlight of the trip on a 30 degree day.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. Venus Baths at Halls Gap
2. BIG4 Caravan parks!! Port Fairy and Halls Gap
3. Mutton Birds at Port Fairy - arrive every night on dusk 8.15pm ish.
4. Great Ocean Rd - amazing views.
5. Warrnambool - Pertobe Lake play ground - heaven for kids.
There are a lot more things to do along the way, but given our kids are 3 and a half and 1 and a half and my wife is 7 months pregnant we didn't go on a lot of walks to waterfalls, etc, etc.
the KLUGER:
Was great, averaged 10 litres per 100 km's with windy roads and an owner that wanted to see how the right pedal felt!!
This is my first FWD car and it seemed strange under heavy acceleration (over-taking) as it really went where the steering wheel was pointing.
Very comfortable ride, limitted roll in corners.
Comfortably fitted all the gear, including 2 bikes, clothes, toys, etc.
Had a Alpine Overhead DVD installed just before trip and kids were kept well amused.
Overall, VERY HAPPY.
Anyways, that was the trip. If anyone wants any more detail feel free to ask.