Bleak day at the Tarwin River

Backyard visitor

I haven't seen many koalas around here, but here's one that was wandering around the other day.

Wildlife

A large male kangaroo out the front yesterday afternoon.

Whale washed up on Venus Bay Beach

A 15.5 metre male sperm whale was washed up on Venus Bay Beach No. 4 on Saturday 1st September.

These pictures were taken on Monday 3rd September, so if you plan to go for a look, take my advice and stand upwind from the carcass.

Click on the pictures for the full size.

Tarwin River Bank

As I was driving along the river today, I noticed that it was higher than usual. It mustn't take much to cut the road.

These pictures were taken near the rock wall and along the Inverloch Road.

Venus Bay Sunset

The haze yesterday made for a pretty amazing sunset taken from the front verandah in Venus Bay with different exposure settings.

Aerial Photos of Venus Bay and nearby towns

Foons Photographics has some amazing aerial photos of Venus Bay, Andersons Inlet, Cape Patterson, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Wilsons Prom, Dalyston and Kilcunda.

The latest are all taken on a blue-sky day in September 2006.

http://www.foons.com.au/aerial/aerial.htm

Venus Bay by Night

Venus Bay by night.

Venus Bay Sunsets

Here are some more Venus Bay sunset photos I took earlier this week at the beach. Sometimes the colours are amazing. I really went to see if I could see the comet, but the clouds were obscuring it I think. Maybe tonight will be better in an hour or so.

nice photo montage

I found this on YouTube. Very nice photo montage of Venus Bay Beach.

Venus Bay from space

Google Maps

Amazing view of Venus Bay and Andersons Inlet from space.

at the lighthouse

Here are some pictures I took on a trip to Cape Liptrap Lighthouse. There are some views of the cliffs and Wilsons Prom. I don't know what kind of wallaby it is...

Venus Bay Sunsets

rossp.org - Gallery: Venus Bay Sunsets

Here is a link to Ross Poulton's blog with some great Venus Bay Sunset photos.

on the beach...

Went down to the beach last night to cool off. It was about 32C most of the day and it was lovely and cool in the water. The dog loves the beach.... unfortunately we need to wait until 6PM to take her there though due to the restrictions in the summer months.

Even on hot days there aren't very many people on Venus Bay's Beaches, it's nothing like Bondi! On Bondi Beach on a day like today, there would be 3cm between the towels... at Venus Bay, you can still find a quiet spot on the sand all your own.

The beaches at Venus Bay are numbered - Beach No. 1 is the southern-most beach and the only one that is patrolled by the local SLSC. It is also the most accessible as the walk from the carpark is the least steep. Then Beach No 2, about 500m north of No. 1 is probably the hardest to get to by car, but an easy walk down the shore from one of the others. No. 3 is accessed up past the rubbish tip and offers a good view from the carpark, as do No's 4 and 5. Beach No. 5 is the northern-most entry and has steep stairs down to the beach. The carpark there is the best spot for a high-up view of Cape Liptrap to the south and the expanse of coast and sea. Public toilet facilites are available at Beach No's 1 and 5.