The Steele's Set Off: Shake Down

The first time we tried out our caravan, otherwise known as a "shake down" was 30th November 2018.

We stayed in the small Victorian country town of Forest at the Wonkey Stables Holiday Park

$139 for 4 night - 2 adults 1 child

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Now we have been to visit this park during the Easter Long Weekend, it was jam packed & crowded (as most places are at that time of the year) and i decided then that this was not a park I would camp at. However I was convinced to give it a go and I'm glad I did, being the off season there were few there, it was quite & peaceful with plenty of room.

Setting up

The Interior

Looking down towards the Queen bed end

We have used a good quality mattress topper and the bed is relatively comfortable

Showing the wardrobe, pull out pantry & stove top

Table & double bed end, As the kids are still little we have slept them the "wrong way" which allows them more space

Forest

Saturday stared with a caravan sing-a-long

A walk to the Forrest Brewery for the "soup of the day"

A game of bocce & charades followed by a visit from family for the afternoon

Lake Elizabeth

Located just a 10-minute drive from Forrest, Lake Elizabeth is said to be the jewel of the Otways. The lake, its tranquil surroundings and picturesque walking tracks and hiking trails are beautiful. A 20 minute scenic walk from the car park takes you to the lake and the jetty, which is what we did.

Stevenson Falls

Stevenson Falls is located about 20 minutes drive from the caravan park at the end of a gravel road. We did the short walk from the day picnic area which is located over the second bridge. The is an easy walk, about 500m which takes you to the viewing flat form for the falls. We took a stroller, there was a small section of rocks that required some help to get over but for the most part is was suitable.