Day 4 Gunbower State Forest to Nyah-Vinifera State Forest

We got up at the crack of dawn. It was a beautiful morning. Unfortunately the serenity got spoiled slightly by hunters shooting ducks nearby.

Via Kerang we drove to Swan Hill this morning. Just out of Kerang was a bird watch area which we decided to check out. From the parking spot it was only a 700 metres walk to the lookout tower which offered a lovely view over the Kerang Wetlands. Although we’d got up early, so did the birds and many of them were away doing things that birds do during the day. Nevertheless there were still a few birds around including some pelicans. We took some pictures and continued our journey.

At Lake Boga we decided to take a coffee break. With our instant coffee and some cookies we strolled along the lake. It was just so relaxing.

When we arrived in Swan Hill half way in the morning we followed the signs that directed us to the Pioneer Settlement. A must see if we should believe all the tourist brochures and the lonely planet.

Entrance costed a steep $27 pp.  As we didn't know what to expect we thought it was a bit much but after entering the museum we were pleasantly surprised. It was beautiful and really felt like stepping back in time. There was so much to see. Old buildings and tools from the past, old tractors in all sizes and shapes, farm animals, locomotives and a paddle steamer, and all of this in a beautiful setting! It was worth every single penny!

We walked around the settlement for a few hours before driving into Swan Hill town center to do some grocery shopping, get some fuel and refill our water tank.

Then we made our way to our next camp spot at Nyah-Vinifera State Forest. Again a peaceful spot next to the Murray River.