Perseverance Dam is one of three dams which supply water to Toowoomba. Toowoomba is at a much higher elevation than the dams, so the water is pumped uphill where it is gravity fed to the town. Quite an engineering feat. The dam isn’t full, as would be expected after so much rain, because it is being used for water supply.
We stayed overnight in another great show ground in Crows Nest. It is a little country town, but like many similar towns, the residents are pleased with their homes and heritage. The murals proudly depict rural life.
We enjoyed the A15 route north and marvelled at how green the countryside is. The best we have seen. Stopping at Tenterfield, we had coffee (very disappointing) at a cafe situated in a garden setting (stunning). The Tenterfield Saddler was a must and full of history, memorabilia and of course, a tribute to Peter Allen.
Glen Innes Showground is our base for an overnight stay. It is a heritage-listed showground at Bourke Street, Glen Innes, in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia.
The Australian Standing Stones in Glen Innes pays tribute to the Celtic heritage of the early European settlers to the district. The site serves as a cultural gathering place for people from the Celtic communities; the Irish, Welsh, Cornish, Scottish, Manx and Bretons. Home of the Australian Celtic Festival in May each year, the Standing Stones have great cultural significance.
We had a glorious drive along the New England Tableland and had never seen the countryside so luscious and green.
Uralla holds many memories of family and friends and it was good to walk its main street again. I had an unexpected encounter with Barnaby Joyce as I was entering the bakery and he was leaving it. I said hello and we had a pleasant exchange. Gary was VERY disappointed not to be there.
Apsley Falls is located in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, just west of Walcha. There are walks around the rim of the gorge with viewing platforms to marvel at the extraordinary waterfall, gushing 65 metres at the upper falls and 58 metres at the lower falls.
We had a fire each afternoon the two nights we stayed and were joined by blue wrens, magpies, and rosellas.
The rim walk was about 4km and included a suspension bridge over the Apsley River. The gorge walls are mostly slate and erosion over time causes the rock to break off into the gorge below, making it a little wider each time.
Part of caravan life is finding easily accessible water filling sites. Many towns, like Lauriton, make it easy for the traveller. There was even a cafe opposite and a lovely harbour view.
This campground in Crowdy Head National Park has become one of our favourite places to stay along the coast. In less than 100 metres you are on the beach, which is great for swimming and surfing. There are walks along the coastline ridges with spectacular views and wildflowers providing a guard of honour along the path.
A special few days with family and a chance to meet the newest little member, Harvey David.
Tahlee is only 2 hours north of Sydney and is a serene and picturesque campsite. Its history began in 1880 and is part of YWAM, an interdenominational Christian organization.
Camping by the water, we enjoyed the bird life, sunset and walks along the shoreline. The massive trees and wild bush felt like we had stepped back in time.
