Story by Adam
Solo Adventures by the Creek
Adventure in Jung, Grampians, VIC, AU
Every now and then I like to get away on a solo adventure. In years' gone by I might have jumped on a plane and headed to Queensland or even Vietnam, but with the blessings of the state border closures that have come with COVID-19, I've now pushed myself to experience all that Victoria has to offer.
The Yarrambiance Tiny house is one of those blessings. It's nestled next to a creek among millions of acres of farmland in the Wimmera region of Western Vic; it's truly a hidden gem.
My mornings were spent listening to the cockatoos overhead and the evenings taken up by huddling around the fireplace next to the creek. During the days I explored the time-forgotten pubs and op shops in the small towns along the Silo Art Trail.
This would be a perfect drive to do with a few mates, and one designated driver, so you can enjoy all the watering holes these small towns have to offer. I took some great walks, but rock climbing is another option (if you have more strength than me!), providing an alternative vantage point for viewing the surprising and super quiet Arapiles National Park.
The Yarrambiance Tiny house is one of those blessings. It's nestled next to a creek among millions of acres of farmland in the Wimmera region of Western Vic; it's truly a hidden gem.
My mornings were spent listening to the cockatoos overhead and the evenings taken up by huddling around the fireplace next to the creek. During the days I explored the time-forgotten pubs and op shops in the small towns along the Silo Art Trail.
This would be a perfect drive to do with a few mates, and one designated driver, so you can enjoy all the watering holes these small towns have to offer. I took some great walks, but rock climbing is another option (if you have more strength than me!), providing an alternative vantage point for viewing the surprising and super quiet Arapiles National Park.
Things We Did
- Bike
- Scenic Drive
After being told by the owners at Yarrambiance not to head to the Grampians, but instead check out Arapiles National park to the west, I packed the car and drove the 45 minutes to the base of the jutting rocks. First appearances show multiple rock climbing routes and walking paths, but I decided to ride the 33km loop. I was blessed that the landscape was exploding with the yellow of the Canola crops blooming, which made the ride extra special. After the ride and lunch in nearby Natimuk I decided to walk to the viewpoint and check out the sunset. I'll be coming back with some rock climbing equipment next time for sure.
The Silo Art Trail was always one of those things I'd heard about because of my parents or their friends. They would post images on their Facebook of the silos while on their grey nomad adventure around Australia. "Why would I bother checking them out when there's so much great street art in Melbourne?" was my standard reply when it was brought up. To be fair, the scale and detail of the few works I checked out on this drive weren't too dissimilar to what you can see on Wellington Street in Collingwood, but it's the way they stick out from the neighbouring landscape that truly catches you off guard. More than that though, the Silo Trail is a bait and switch, so you're forced to check out all the tin shed towns along the way. The op shops, pubs and rusting buildings were just as interesting as the silos that draw you into the region.
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