Inverloch

My parents have a have a holiday house in Inverloch, about 2 hours drive from Melbourne. They bought it as an old ‘beach shack’ and have slowly renovated and added to it over time. It is really wonderful to have something like a holiday house to visit wth the kids because toys can be left there and we really can just throw some clothes and bathers in a bag and get away for a last minute holiday. I had planned on going later in the school holidays but the 28 day rain forecast was all doom and gloom so I joined my Mum and Dad for a mid-week trip away.

On Wednesday we had the most glorious weather. It was not only sunny but the wind was also warm (which was not the case for the remaining days). It is amazing how much entertainment the kids find just by being on the beach.

They dug in the sand.

 

They looked for creatures and shells in the rockpools.

 

We did a bit of science. What made these footprints?

 

 

They drew pictures in the sand.

We also went on the Screw Creek Nature walk and found the most awesome climbing tree.

And on the way home, we visited Coal Creek Historical Village. It is similar to Sovereign Hill but run by volunteers and entry is free. I recommend paying the $6 for the train ride and buying a couple of 50c bags of feed for the ducks. The food at the cafe is simple but delicious and well priced.