On the weekend, we headed to Healesville. It's heading East out of Melbourne, pretty much a part of the Yarra Valley.
It was Rod's birthday so I thought a little family getaway was a great way to celebrate. We chose this destination for him because it had a few little micro breweries, but more on that another day.
We love staying at Caravan parks, they just offer so much. We had a two bedroom cabin right opposite the jumping pillow and playground.
The 'Badger Creek' Caravan Park was really pretty, with gorgeous creeks, and lakes, you really felt like you were out with nature, even though you were in the caravan park.
We were fortunate enough to catch a couple of really nice markets this weekend. We went to the St Andrews market, where Lulu got her face painted and the big kids rode the ponies.
Tom's pony was called Peppercorn and Lulu's pony was called Tippy.
Zan's just stuffed his face the whole time, what more can I say.
We also had to stop by the Healesville lolly shop. This is always a favourite. Although Rod asked why did they pick such crap lollies when there was so much yummy stuff to choose from.
I guess it's in the eye of the beholder, so to speak.
We finished our trip to Healesville on the Sunday stopping at the Hurtsbridge Wattle Festival. This was a bit of an accidental stop. The town was absolutely buzzing. We got ourselves some yummy kebabs and kicked back and watch all the action.
We went and had a look around some more stalls, had a play at the park, and of course couldn't leave a festival without a quick stop at the ice cream stand.
Yeap it's fair to say he enjoyed his ice cream quite a lot.
Whilst it was only a two night getaway, it was great to spend some time away from our city life. Our kids love staying at the Caravan Parks (holiday home) so much that when we pulled in our driveway yesterday afternoon Tom said "Are we in Melbourne, I hate our Melbourne home, I only like the holiday house"
It seems a trampoline is no jumping pillow!
Cheers
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Haven't been to Healsville in years! We are considering a getaway out that way soon, the lolly shop will definately be on the to do list!
ReplyDeleteI love the caravan/holiday parks! I think they are such a great way to getaway with kids! I'd love to plan a little getaway for our family like this!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great getaway and you guys managed to pack a lot of fun into a short time.
ReplyDeleteOh my - - - your pictures all look like so much fun that I'm only just a LITTLE BIT SAD that you didn't show us the outside and the inside of your cute cozy little cabin!
ReplyDeleteFrom the sound of it and all the beautiful fun photos it looks like a wonderful time. I do think sometimes the short get-a-ways are the best.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome weekend.
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous.
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Wow this looks like SO MUCH fun!!!!! I love all these pics and it looks like so many wonderfully captured smiles and good times! FItting photo to end with, lol. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteI love Healesville and Hooray for weekends away!
ReplyDeleteYou managed to fit so much fun into a two night stay, I'm impressed.