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The @gellibrand_river_gallery is a gorgeous little spot to drop into on an Otways wander. Find yourself some local art or a gift for a loved one, then grab some morning tea at the general store next door. Perfect way to spend some time on a cold and rainy day! This school holidays it’s also where the hunt for the #goldengumboot starts from, another great activity for kiddos! 😁 #gellibrandrivergallery #gellibrandriverstore
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“The one with the newspapers” … a common request! 😆 We get it. It’s interesting! No need to bring a book - but we also have a selection available 😉 Book it as a King bed, or twin singles. Find some peace and quiet in the Otways!
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Escape to the Otways! Lighter and brighter after some fresh paint, the Lake Elizabeth suite has more hidden away than you’d think! A plug-in induction cooktop, microwave, mini toaster oven, pots/pans and cooking utensils will have you sorted for self-catering while COVID is still disrupting hospitality businesses. There’s also a BBQ in the garden! 😉 This Queen suite is perfect for a single person or couple. (Single person rates available.) Plan your retreat and get some fresh Otways air into your lungs. www.forrestaccommodation.com.au
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A little before and after! Fresh paint makes a big difference, plus some new bedside lights, an amazing canvas and a vintage wardrobe. This is the Otways suite which can either be a King Bed or twin singles in the main bedroom. #ForrestGuesthouse
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Freshly painted and ready for you! We have the Barwon Suite made up as a King bed and a single trundle available for tonight/tomorrow nights for those allowed to travel. While you can’t book online this late, send us a message or give us a call!
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Eastern Yellow Robins. Super bright. Super cute. Seem to be regulars at the West Barwon Reservoir. #birdsofaustralia #birdwatching #easternyellowrobin #forrestguesthouse
Another cute little bird because they make me smile. Inquisitive and exquisite. #fairywren #birdwatching #westbarwonreservoir #forrestguesthouse
Out with the old, in with the new! The wood heater in the restaurant was a bit sad and served its time. This new one should be much more efficient and provide a beautiful ambience in the restaurant! A bit of ceiling paint and it’ll be good to go! #DarTèta #mediterreanfood #palestinianfood #forrest
Silvereye in flight! Total fluke and a lovely surprise when looking through the photos. These birds usually arrive in a flock of around 20, and spend about 30 mins in one spot at a time. Very cheerful chatter, I usually see them in the hazelnut trees, but a few days ago it was the silver birches they were flitting around. #silvereye #birdwatching
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There’s a lot happening for us in August. We had already decided to close for the month before the lockdowns and had lined up our jobs - it’s been quite fortuitous! We are repainting the suites, and working on getting the restaurant outdoor area ready to go for the new restaurant to hopefully open in the coming months! 😍 Follow Dar Tèta on Facebook to get a sneak peek at what’s coming to the restaurant! 🥘 🍲 🥯 #DarTèta
Sweet little Eastern Spinebill. These tiny honeyeaters can normally be spotted in the fuschia that runs along the verandah, however the last couple of days I’ve spotted one in the flowering quince by my front door. Made it easier to grab the camera and finally get a good shot! I’m usually gardening when I spot them and the camera is nowhere nearby. Shy little things that flit quickly, this one sat still long enough for me! ♥️ #birdwatching
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Now this one I haven’t been able to get close to yet, so the photos aren’t quite as good as some others… it seems to rarely come down to ground but prefers to flit around the canopy, and it’s very shy. Also seen at West Barwon Reservoir #flamerobin #birdwatching
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There’s a really cheeky/brave little male at the reservoir at the moment. Hopped right onto my husband’s foot but I had wandered away! At one point I sat myself on the grass and waited and I had 16 wrens hopping around - magic! Wearing my wren socks today. 😍 #birdwatching #superbfairywren
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Tonight’s little bird is an Eastern Yellow Robin. I saw a pair of them yesterday. They are so interesting how they have such an intense pop of colour but they turn their back and are completely camouflaged. I loved that this one was right near some wattle 😍 #birdwatching #easternyellowrobin
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If you love tiny birds, we recommend you take a wander about the West Barwon Reservoir/Len Sprague Reserve and Fern Gully Walk. #birdwatching 🐦
Today we spotted Superb Fairy wrens (male and female), Eastern Yellow Robins and a Scarlet Robin all within metres of each other, as well as a Bassian Thrush.
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The sunlight this afternoon was so welcome after so many rainy days in the last few weeks! With the #wattle coming into bloom, colour is returning to the bush.
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We’re closed for August and getting some maintenance done. See you again in September! #forrestguesthouse
Beautiful morning at the West Barwon Reservoir this morning! The reflections were stunning!
Congratulations to Leon Gear who provided the first evidence early this morning of water beginning to spill very close to their predicted time! I wasn’t initially convinced by the photo as I was afraid it was a false alarm (wanted to make sure it was going to evolve into a full spill) but it is surely flowing now so happy to accept was the beginning! 😍 #forrestguesthouse #forrestdamwatch2021 #westbarwonreservoirwatch
Competition! Win a limited edition Forrest Guesthouse reverse umbrella! 😍 ☔️ This is a quality umbrella, perfect for this crappy weather.
Rules:
- Follow the Forrest Guesthouse Facebook or Insta page
- Comment on the post below and specify date and time you think the spillway will finally flow.
- The earliest time predicted on Facebook or Insta that has evidence of it flowing at that time (photo/video with a date/time stamp) will win!
- Only locals within 5km of the spillway can legally go and check the level during their daily exercise. Please don’t breach restrictions.
- You can enter a prediction if you don’t live within 5km but you’ll be reliant on someone else posting an update with evidence that supports your prediction.
- Winner will receive a limited edition Forrest Guesthouse reverse umbrella! Only one up for grabs!
This is just a bit of fun, nothing serious, just a bit of a laugh for your local lockdown! 😆
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