Montville, Australia: Nice, but can't imagine enjoying staying there

We encountered this sleepy little town on our way to the eastern-shore beaches. We took the scenic route through the mountain pass instead of the highway. This area is quaint, quiet, filled with galleries and scenic views, and well, that's it.

The first thing i noticed when we pulled in is that the place is incredibly clean and had plenty of parking. Perhaps this doesn't impress just anyone, but for someone like me that lives in Thailand I have come to expect garbage all over the place and no parking spots. Seriously Thailand, you gotta get that s**t under control.

The architecture is pretty interesting and has an old-timey look to them that i thoroughly enjoyed. The footpaths, gardens, and elevated walkways were nicely maintained and it was very easy to get around on foot. Most of the cafes and restaurants are obviously positioned to take advantage of the views that extend all the way to the coastline in the distance. It is actually really lovely although for me me it was a bit cold, but that certainly isn't anyone's fault.

I'm not going to say much more because I don't really think there is much more to say. For some people, visiting the galleries, wineries, and cafes would be entertaining enough to stay in one of the many (quite expensive) bed and breakfasts up there. For me, i need a bit more in the way of entertainment. I am not trying to insult anyone that lives up there (which is a long shot as it seems to be almost entirely built for tourism) because it is lovely. I think that for me anyway, after having a walk around and lunch and a coffee, I was well and truly ready to move on.

Basically, it is great for lunch with a view but I can't really imagine anyone wanting to stay here for days at a time.