Apsley Falls

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.

Laurieton

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.

Diamond Head

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.

Tahlee

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.

NSW/QLD Spring’26 Adventure

Such a great disappointment! We were only 25 minutes into our trip north when the car had a major problem. With great assistance by NSW transport we were moved to a safe location. Ford (NRMA) Roadside assistance couldn’t diagnose the problem & so the car had to be towed to the nearest Ford dealership. Our dear friends Mal & Kathy picked us and the van up and drove us back home.

Yarrangobilly Village

Due to closure of Long Plain Hut campground we chose Yarrangobilly Village. Being a short distance from Three Mile Dam we pulled up and had morning tea. The weather forecast for the next 5 days was for rain/showers… not pleasant for walks or an evening fire. Instead of “tuffing it out” we departed for home.

Three Mile Dam (Kiandra)

Our next camp site was to be Long Plain Hut (near Yarrongabilly) but unfortunately the area was closed for maintenance which included trimming trees. We chose Three Mile Dam (west side) for an over night stopover instead. Selwyn Snow Resort is about 3km away.

Lovely peaceful location & we are the only campers here…

Denison Campground

This is a lesser known camping area in Koscciuszko National Park, not far from Kiandra. We could walk 500 meters to the bank of the Eucumbene River, north west of the Eucumbene Dam. There were walking trails, many kangaroos, bird life and glorious bush and mountain views.

Kiandra Court House

Eucumbene River Video YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Qq82AUDRwhE

Northern tip of Lake Eucumbene. The lake is currently at 42% capacity