Across Lake Mulwala to Yarrawonga - 4th November 2015I

Some serious navigation was required today to find our way onto the lake and through the fields of dead trees. Early in the morning we passed Bundalong where the Ovens river joins the Murray. It is a pretty spot with some lovely houses lining the banks.

Following the course of the old river we found ourselves on Lake Mulwala just as the wind started to rise. It was okay while we were in the river proper but once we were out in the open it was uncomfortable. While working our way through the channels we came across a marker that wasn't on the map.

With the lake chopping up Simon wanted to head closer to shore while I preferred to stay in the channel away from the tree stumps. So we compromised and stayed in the channel until Simon thought it was time for a rest and we headed to shore. I was not happy being bounced around in the waves with tree stumps breaking through the surface every few metres.

Eventually we found a boat ramp and pulled out for a break. While we rested we wandered up the road a short way and saw a black snake crossing the road. I went closer to get a better view. Unfortunately my camera was still in the kayak.

After the break we paddled around the lake's edge to Yarrawonga and pulled up near the Water Park. This time it was Simon who dismounted from his kayak badly and managed to take on a fair bit of water. The onshore wind was pushing waves up against the shoreline. We dragged the kayaks up onto the grass and then went to the main street in search of lunch. We had some toasted sandwiches at a cafe called "Sourdough and Coffee". Both the sandwiches and the coffee were excellent.

After lunch we visited to the Tourist Bureau and found out where the caravan park was. They offered us the use of a ute to help move the boats but we thought it would be easier to use our trailers. Then we went and dragged the fully loaded kayaks on their trolleys the 1.5 km to the caravan park. Tony arrived just after we got there and we booked into a small cabin. We then went to the supermarket to stock up for the next few days.

Back at the cabin our neighbour told us there were some other paddlers in a cabin nearby and shortly after we met Pam and Geoff Roberts who were going to paddle from Yarrawonga to Mildura over the next month.

Fish and Chips for dinner.