Monthly Archives: October 2010

Pete and Shelby commented that it would be hard to drag ourselves away to taste the local wines, NOT.  Well imagine how hard it was to drag ourselves away from our camp on the Murray to head for home.  We … Continue reading →

Cocaparra National Park was described by the explorer Oxley as a place not worth visiting, but we found it to be very enjoyable.  Red dirt roads into the park, so first we had to ring the NPWS to make sure … Continue reading →

Our trip from Bourke to Lake Cargelligo was, in Russ’s words, “unbelievable”.   We have never seen the surrounding bush so lush and healthy.  Our 5 hour trip was not the slightest bit boring.  Water beside the road most of the … Continue reading →

We have finally crossed the swollen Darling River on arrival at Bourke.  We are staying at Kidman’s Camp Caravan Park in North Bourke, a lovely park that completely fills up at night with tourists and empties out in the morning!  … Continue reading →

We were looking forward to our next stop very much.  Lynton, Russ’ brother, suggested we stay at his friend’s property, 37 kms East of Walgett. Richard and Beverly Meyer run an 8000 acre station, have a B & B, and … Continue reading →

Travelled approximately 150kms from Tenterfield to Ashford – a few houses, service station and we camped in a paddock with power and a toilet block for 2 nights.  (very clean).  This location enabled us to visit Kwiambal National Park (for … Continue reading →