Category: NSW
Barringun
On the Kidman Way the Barringun (NSW) Roadhouse is almost on the Qld border and can best be described as an absolute shocker in a sea of red dirt, but perhaps I’m talking it up. We stretch our legs have … Continue reading Barringun
Sandy Point Reserve, Hay
May 2018 We set up camp at Sandy Point Reserve on the banks of the Murrumbidgee at Hay, NSW just before we realised that our fridge had broken down. The reserve is on a large swathe of river floodplain with space enough for hundreds of RV’s. The park is neat and tidy with plenty of rubbish bins, BBQ’s, picnic tables, a boat ramp and best of all flushing loos. Town isn’t far away either. It’s also a perfect stopover for Southerners travelling north. We’re going to have to return to this place when we’re less stressed. Continue reading Sandy Point Reserve, Hay
Holy Cannoli
It may be famous for its wines but no visit to Griffith in the New South Wales Riverina is complete without a few sweet and crunchy Cannoli from Bertoldo’s famous bakery in Banna Avenue. Continue reading Holy Cannoli
Cobar Skate Park
May 2018 In Cobar, NSW our favourite freedom camp the Newey Reservoir has been closed, but a kind local directs us to the skate Park which has now become the unofficial freedom camp. The story goes that thanks to a … Continue reading Cobar Skate Park
Shattering the peace
Billabourie in central NSW, is more of a farmstay than a caravan park. It is 10 kms down a good gravel road and on the way in we spot a fox feasting on roadkill. The camp is set in amongst … Continue reading Shattering the peace
Griffith Boat Club
May 2018 We hadn’t intended to visit Griffith, NSW, but a problem with our fridge forced us to seek out a technician. And thus fridge repaired we find ourselves checking into the Griffith Boat Club on a fine autumn afternoon. … Continue reading Griffith Boat Club
Tusky Taxidermy
Perhaps not ‘Signs of Life’ but ‘Signs of death” we spotted this notice in a butcher shop window in Hillston, NSW. The sign says it all. Continue reading Tusky Taxidermy
Foggy Sunrise Lake Wyangan
The Southern Bell Frog
Balranald in southern New South Wales is home to the Southern Bell frog and this little guy is celebrated throughout the town with cute frog statues. This one at the RSL (for returned service men and women) Club caught my eye. Continue reading The Southern Bell Frog
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