AustraliaState of New South WalesGundagaiJones Creek35°4’36” S 148°5’40” E 6 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
AustraliaState of New South WalesGundagaiMundarlo35°4’58” S 147°48’45” E 6 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Hi All,
Arrived in Gundagai last night after a very long all day drive from Adelaide. A big thankyou to Claire and Will for co-piloting on the drive.
Set off mid morning after the mandatory visit toLeggi altro
Viaggiatore A different tent actually. I used the tent John used on his Heysen trip. It was a bit cramped, so I upgraded to a 2 man tent which I can fit all the gear in when it rains!
AustraliaState of New South WalesTarcutta Creek35°8’8” S 147°35’53” E 8 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A long day's paddle of about 45kms but still enjoying the serenity. Very isolated, with only a few cattle and sheep observing my progress. Onto Wagga tomorrow to reconnect with the human race!
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I knew it wouldn't be long before you started another adventure. I'm looking forward to the photos, history lessons and the odd character you meet along the way. Take care, chat soon. Shane G [Shane Gosling]
AustraliaState of New South WalesWagga WaggaEstella35°4’45” S 147°21’3” E 9 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Distance travalled 120kms
Next town Narrandera
Finally arrived in Wagga Wagga after a bit of a slog. I was expecting to see the boat ramp of the caravan park, but in fact it didn’t have one so ILeggi altro
AustraliaState of New South WalesWagga WaggaMaleboHoulaghans Creek35°5’5” S 147°17’36” E 9 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Distance travelled 142kms
Next town Narrandera
Had a look around Wagga this morning and indulged myself with a Big Breakfast. I had intended to stay there tonight also, but thought I may as well pushLeggi altro
Viaggiatore
Nice one👍 lots of camping by the looks of it. I was wondering what your food menu looks like for each day. More canned tuna and noodles?
Viaggiatore Hi Scott. A pretty uninteresting diet. Muesli, skim milk and a coffee stick for breakfast, 5 vitaweet, a small tin of tuna and a muesli bar for lunch, 2 minute noodles and a small tin of tuna for dinner. A few lolly snakes along the way to keep the glucose levels up, but probably overall in calorie deficit ( counteracted by the massive mixed grill I have just demolished at the Narrandera RSL Club!)
AustraliaState of New South WalesWagga WaggaCurrawarnaBerry Jerry Lagoon35°1’31” S 147°3’42” E 10 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Distance travelled 190kms
Next town Narrandera
Very cold last night, a minimum of 7 degrees according to BOM. Quite cosy in my new sleeping bag thankfully, as it was the cold nights that was probablyLeggi altro
Hi. Your Son Angus volunteers with us at Orange Sky and he told us about your adventure. Enjoy. The trees are beautiful. [Lisa]
Viaggiatore Hi Lisa. Yes, we are very proud of Angus' amazing work ethic. Thanks for following my trip.
AustraliaState of New South WalesWagga WaggaBulgary35°1’10” S 146°55’39” E 11 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Distance travelled 232kms
Next town Narrandera
Quite a few fishing boats on the river today, being a Saturday. Thankfully I have yet to see a ski boat!
The current is definitely slowing, from aroundLeggi altro
Viaggiatore Still channeling nice weather Mark. Yes it’s a bit grim seeing plain dirt all the way to waters edge.
AustraliaState of New South WalesNarrandera34°52’23” S 146°48’4” E 12 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Distance travelled 272kms
Next town Narrandera
Hi All,
I had to negotiate the first of about 6 weirs today. Unlike the Murray, none of them have locks to transfer boats from one level to the other.Leggi altro
Viaggiatore
That picture is off to the ABC news - might have to pretend it is in SA!
Viaggiatore Not really sure, but I would imagine that it is because there was much less river traffic on the Murrumbidgee compared to the Murry and locks are expensive to build and require a full time Lockmaster. A Lockmaster on the Murray said typically he would transfer 3 or 4 boats a day. I doubt they would do that many a week on the Murrumbidgee. All about the $ as usual...
Viaggiatore I guess some occasional portage is part and parcel of a long kayaking expedition! Enjoying the great photos!
AustraliaState of New South WalesNarranderaNarrandera Park34°44’43” S 146°33’7” E
13 marzo 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Distance travelled 318kms
Next town Darlington Point
Hi All,
A wild night last night with 60km/h winds, rain and thunderstorms. I thought several times the tent was going to self destruct. I had aLeggi altro
Indeed, Mad March it has been - the antithesis of your tranquil Murray odyssey (last night excepted)! I hope you get a better night tonight. Thanks for all the beautiful photos - stunning sunrises, sunsets and trees. [Eileen Scott]
Viaggiatore Yes, Mad March has been in full swing. Funny to think that it was this time three years ago that the Covid pandemic hit South Australia or at least that’s when a public health emergency was declared. Everything back to normal this year!
14 marzo 2023, Australia
Distance travelled 318kms
Next town Darlington Point
A lovely relaxed day today. Very impressed with Narrandera, a shadow of its former self no doubt, but still full of stately old buildings andLeggi altro
