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Partington Boys Road Trip – Day 4

Adventure Day I took the lads for a wild walk to the bottom of Mt Shank Volcano. They were disappointed there was no lava but I sold it to them that we can make a word (Hi!) with some limestone rocks at the bottom and view it from the rim. ( a bit lame, but needed a distraction to avoid the whinging) A kangaroo jumped out of nowhere along the track (freaking us out), and we saw a snake on the road nearby. Checked out Little Blue Lake where teenagers…

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Partington Boys Road Trip – Day 3

Learning Day Today we were cavemen – went into both Tantanoola & Princess Margaret Rose Caves. The boys were surprised at how much they enjoyed the caves. They especially liked Princess Margaret Rose Caves as it was very deep down and had a lot more interesting features. Rule to remember Stalactites – ” hold on tight (hang down) stalagmites – ” might get to the top one day”  (bottom). Helictites go sideways. We did plenty of sightseeing including Blue Lake ( for 3 minutes), Umpherston Sinkhole to feed possums and…

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Partington Boys Road Trip – Day 2

Driving & Action Day A ‘Bucking’ Good Time Had By All A Day in the life of a cowboy!….Mt Gambier Rodeo. Had an amazing experience tonight with the lads by scoring the closest vantage point to the bulls and broncos (without actually riding them). Met a former rodeo promoter that got us a position right between the judges near chute 6, and on the gate where the riders walk through after they have been bucked off. Was incredible to feel the power of the 900kg – 1000kg bulls smashing into…

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Partington Boys Road Trip – Day 1

We’re off! What was an idea yesterday – is now reality.We have loaded up the Van and headed South East towards Mount Gambier. The overnight stop is at The Big Lobster motel at Kingston. Can you believe we could not find a motel with a 60ft orange lobster on top of it? Man! the motel room was small. The lads had to sleep together and were practically stepping over each other. Usual ‘man rules’ apply: $5 fine for any audible flatulence . $10 fine for a detected SBD ( silent but deadly),…

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