AustraliaState of New South WalesGundagaiJones Creek35°4’36” S 148°5’40” E 6 marca 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
AustraliaState of New South WalesGundagaiMundarlo35°4’58” S 147°48’45” E 6 marca 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 to Czytaj więcej
Podróżnik 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 marca 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 marca 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 I Czytaj więcej
AustraliaState of New South WalesWagga WaggaMaleboHoulaghans Creek35°5’5” S 147°17’36” E 9 marca 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 push Czytaj więcej
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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?
Podróżnik 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 marca 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 probably Czytaj więcej
Hi. Your Son Angus volunteers with us at Orange Sky and he told us about your adventure. Enjoy. The trees are beautiful. [Lisa]
Podróżnik 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 marca 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 around Czytaj więcej
Podróżnik 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 marca 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. Czytaj więcej
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That picture is off to the ABC news - might have to pretend it is in SA!
Podróżnik Why no transfer facilities? Is it because the locks are older?
Podróżnik 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...
AustraliaState of New South WalesNarranderaNarrandera Park34°44’43” S 146°33’7” E
13 marca 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 a Czytaj więcej
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]
14 marca 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 and Czytaj więcej
