The Parkes Observatory (also known informally as “The Dish”) is a radio telescope observatory, located 20 kilometres north of the town of Parkes, New South Wales, Australia. It was one of several radio antennae used to receive live, televised images of the Apollo 11 moon landing on 20 July 1969. Its scientific contributions over the decades led the ABC to describe it as “the most successful scientific instrument ever built in Australia” after 50 years of operation.
Cowra > Dubbo
Under 3 hour journey but driving into strong headwinds… fuel consumption of 18.9L/100km was worst experienced in all trips to date 🌬
Cowra POW Camp & War Cemetery
The Cowra breakout occurred on 5 August 1944, when 1,104 Japanese prisoners of war attempted to escape from a prisoner of war camp near Cowra, in New South Wales, Australia. It was the largest prison escape of World War II, as well as one of the bloodiest. During the escape and ensuing manhunt, 4 Australian soldiers and 231 Japanese soldiers were killed. The remaining escapees were re-captured and imprisoned.
Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre
The 5 ha (12 acres) garden was established to recognize and develop the historic and ongoing relationship between the people of Cowra Shire and the people of Japan.
Bungendore > Cowra
Uneventful with every changing landscapes. Now open pastures with sheep, cattle and some horses.
Dinner at the local
Great fire, comfortable lounge chairs and a pre dinner drink at the Lake George Hotel, Bungendore
Itinerary change… NGA 🎟
We were planning to depart Bungendore for Cowra today. However we decided to see the art exhibition “Pre-Raphael” at the National Art Gallery… it turned out to be a great idea.
Bungendore Showground
1st overnight stay at a showground. We chose an “open” space without power/water with an uninterrupted view to the east. A cold night forecast ie 1° 🥶; such as huge contrast to the warm coastal temperatures at Currarong.
Looking to the east at sunset
Lunch with Sue & Peter 🥗🍷🍮☕️
So good catching up…
Coffee stop 🛑
Travelled from Currarong to Bungendore stopping at Nerriga for coffee ☕️ today.
