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.
