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Hi Anamya. I walked this route in April, 2016. There were 9 of us. We organised a friend to drive a rental car as backup between Portland and Nelson. We used Luke Mills’ guidebook, but organised everything ourselves.Has anyone done the Aussie Camino from Portland (VIC) to Penola (SA), in Australia?
Self-guided or tour? What are your thoughts on it?
How much history/pretty landscapes did you see?
The landscape is stunning along the coast. Then, after Port MacDonnell you head north through rolling hills. I thought the walk was beautiful.Hi Anamya. I walked this route in April, 2016. There were 9 of us. We organised a friend to drive a rental car as backup between Portland and Nelson. We used Luke Mills’ guidebook, but organised everything ourselves.
If you are prepared to camp between Cape Bridgewater and Nelson, you won’t need a backup vehicle. There are camping spots with water and toilets. Also, the manager at Cape Bridgewater Lodge will do pick up and drop off if you organise it with him.The landscape is stunning along the coast. Then, after Port MacDonnell you head north through rolling hills. I thought the walk was beautiful.
If you are prepared to camp between Cape Bridgewater and Nelson, you won’t need a backup vehicle. There are camping spots with water and toilets. Also, the manager at Cape Bridgewater Lodge will do pick up and drop off if you organise it with him.
Hi Anamya, I was planning to walk this year. Checked out the beach campsites last week. Surprised to see flushing toilets and water! I live near Penola and have the luxury of walking a Camino that takes me home! The weather has turned cold and wet this week and wet is normal here from autumn to spring. I am planning to walk in a couple of weeks if that does not work out will wait till next year as I will be off to another Camino in France or Spain in August. Cheers Buen Camino.Has anyone done the Aussie Camino from Portland (VIC) to Penola (SA), in Australia?
Self-guided or tour? What are your thoughts on it?
How much history/pretty landscapes did you see?
If you do the walk, you receive a certificate like the one in Santiago. We were also given refreshments when we arrived at the centre in Penola.Just got the guidebook ($15) , 2 passports ($5 each) and our first stamps at the Heritage Centre in Melbourne. Very interesting read, it is a strong contender for a next camino
The weather has turned cold and wet this week and wet is normal here from autumn to spring.
If you do the walk, you receive a certificate like the one in Santiago. We were also given refreshments when we arrived at the centre in Penola.
Hi Anamya,
Hi Steven,Hi Anamya,
No problems did it solo and walked all the way including the 50km+ of beach walking. I could cross the border as I live near Penola and have a cross border community permit. I posted each section on my facebook page link below
I will put it on the list!!Lexicos, there is more than one! The Camino Salvado from Perth, WA (its on my bucket list..
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I will put it on the list!!
Credit must go to Luke Mills for establishing the Aussie Camino. He has worked tirelessly since 2013 to get the route recognised and it certainly should be promoted internationally. I'm not sure if Ivar is familiar with it but Luke would be a fantastic person to interview (if it hasn't already been done) - I'm not on the Forum very often. Luke has also interviewed pilgrims for his Coffee & Camino podcasts which are available online. We had the pleasure of meeting with Luke in Melbourne early last year to record our episode, having walked the French Camino, the Spanish Camino and Portuguese from Porto to Santiago. Though I haven't done the Aussie Camino yet, I've just learned that Luke no longer hosts these walks - the reigns have been handed over to a few trekking/travel groups. If you're not familiar with the Aussie Camino, take a look online at http://www.aussiecamino.org.
Buen Camino from DownUnder
Thanks for the offer Anne & Pat - I'll have to Google where Cape Bridgewater is. I'll keep an eye/ear out for your Coffee & Camino podcast. Ours has already been uploaded as Episode 6 - it was wonderful reliving our walks with Luke.We agree with you Bronte. We did the Aussie Camino in 2015 under the auspices of Luke Mills.
He has done an amazing job establishing it and in some ways we are a bit sad that he’s no longer running it. But completely understand why. A group organised by a Ballarat travel company has just finished in Penola yesterday. We had one of the group stay with us in Cape Bridgewater ( which is on the Aussie Camino as well as the Great South West Walk)for three nights at the start of the walk from Portland, Victoria.
We have also done Coffee & Camino with Luke and look forward to hearing yours Bronte when it’s uploaded later this year.
If you decide to do the Aussie Camino, you must look us up in Cape Bridgewater when you are here.
Buen Camino
Anne & Pat
Ours is actually Episode 4. We have actually listened to yours but didn’t realise it was you.Thanks for the offer Anne & Pat - I'll have to Google where Cape Bridgewater is. I'll keep an eye/ear out for your Coffee & Camino podcast. Ours has already been uploaded as Episode 6 - it was wonderful reliving our walks with Luke.
Buen Camino
Thank you for letting me know. I will definitely listen to your podcast ... and the others as well. It is wonderful that Luke makes the time to record these. I am keeping the Aussie Camino on my list and have even considered the one in WA. Did you walk the Aussie Camino with Luke as your guide? I'm getting the impression from what I've read recently, that you can do it as a self-guided walk but I haven't really looked at the details. I know Luke's costings were based on Melbourne departures and as we live in SA, we would like to begin at Portland, making our own way there. I'll definitely check it out.Ours is actually Episode 4. We have actually listened to yours but didn’t realise it was you.
Episode 5 is with a Camino friend of ours, who we first met at Sobrado dos Monxes towards the end of our Camino del Norte in 2018. She has visited us here in Australia since then.
Buen Camino
Hi Steve, from Kyogle....am planning walking the Aussie Camino end Jan/early Feb....I am not a fan of sand walking so was wondering how it would be if I omitted the section from Swan Lake Camp to Monibeong Camp? Also, are all the stage track heads/ends accessible to a shuttle. I have just found this forum and checked out your pics which are delightful. Thanks, MargHi Anamya,
No problems did it solo and walked all the way including the 50km+ of beach walking. I could cross the border as I live near Penola and have a cross border community permit. I posted each section on my facebook page link below
Hi StevenHi Anamya,
No problems did it solo and walked all the way including the 50km+ of beach walking. I could cross the border as I live near Penola and have a cross border community permit.