Great bush walk of just under 7km return. With the amount of rain over the past week, most of the walk was wet under foot.
Tasmania (& NSW Sth Coast) Adventure
Planned over a year ago including Spirit of Tasmania bookings we are now making our way south. After a (very) wet departure, we are comfortably settled into Milton showground. Perfect location to visit Rachael and grandchildren who are holidaying at Currarong, catch up with friends, Kerry & Theo and enjoy walks and swims at Mollymook.
Heading back home
We selected 3 sites to break up the journey home. Alstonville Showground, had been an overnight stay before, easy to book an unpowered site and filled the waters tanks prior to setting up.
Next stop was on a farm at Old Station which was close to the Macleay river and 20min. to South West Rocks beach. Without a doubt it had the best grounds… the grass was like a golf course.
Perhaps our most underwhelming site to date. A large residential site with a small dam, not level and not within close proximity of a town. Definitely not good value at $30.
“Skippy Trails On Sippy” Palmview
Conveniently located 15 minutes west of Caloundra is our base for the next 5 nights. Yes, there is nothing offered but a paddock… no water, electricity, garbage bins, toilets or showers. You need to be completely self contained to stay at this quite typical “off grid” property… but it is sooo peaceful and safe. We are blessed 🙏.
Murwillumbah region
After an early morning walk around the Showground we were keen for a swim at the beach. Couldn’t resist a swim in the surf even though I needed to be careful to protect my nose! Kirra Beach was perfect.
Then off to the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre for lunch and a browse.
Sunshine Coast
Short trip to visit Mum, Brian & Jenny; have 2 electrical upgrades done on the van (additional BCDC Charger & Starlink mods) and a service for the Jeep. 1st overnight stop was Kendall Showground followed by Murwillumbah Showground, both were very good sites… we will use these again!
The Mudgee & more travel route
Mudgee and surrounding region
We loved our stay in this vibrant town based at Mudgee Showground. From visiting an olive farm; walking the town streets; eating out at a local pub and restaurant; a 9km bush walk; The Drip walking track; touring Gulgong on one day & then Hill End and Sofala for another day… there was so much to see and do. Unfortunately our time was cut short due to a water leak at home!
Rock art “Hands On Rock”
Gulgong
Beaufoy Merlin lookout – View near Hill End
Sofala
Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve – Castle Rock Walk
8.5km walk with the last 80 metres a scramble up to reach the top of the hill and then with the assistance of a guy we met on the walk, I was able get to the top.
Beelisco Honey Hipcamp
Beelisco Honey Hipcamp camping spot is set on 300acres located in the beautiful valley of Baerami Creek and surrounded by the amazing mountain views of Wollemi National Park. Perfect location to relax, get to know our hosts and have fires in the evening.
Mount Nellinda Campsites (Cooranbong)
Really quick journey from home. Set up off grid for 2 nights, conveniently located to celebrate Ann’s 65th birthday and her retirement at Bistro Eden (Matthew and Ailish’s business).