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- День 1
- понедельник, 6 марта 2023 г., 11:00
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Высота: 214 м
АвстралияJones Creek35°4’36” S 148°5’40” E
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6 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
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- День 1
- понедельник, 6 марта 2023 г., 18:13
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Высота: 185 м
- АвстралияMundarlo35°4’58” S 147°48’45” E
Day 1
6 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 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 toЧитать далее
ПутешественникA 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!
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- День 3
- среда, 8 марта 2023 г., 09:18
- ☁️ 15 °C
- Высота: 188 м
- АвстралияTarcutta Creek35°8’8” S 147°35’53” E
Day 2
8 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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!
M
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]
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- День 4
- четверг, 9 марта 2023 г., 17:56
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Высота: 213 м
- АвстралияEstella35°4’45” S 147°21’3” E
Day 3
9 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 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 IЧитать далее
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- День 4
- четверг, 9 марта 2023 г., 18:09
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Высота: 213 м
- АвстралияHoulaghans Creek35°5’5” S 147°17’36” E
Day 4
9 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 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 pushЧитать далее
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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?
ПутешественникHi 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!)
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- День 5
- пятница, 10 марта 2023 г., 17:48
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Высота: 171 м
- АвстралияBerry Jerry Lagoon35°1’31” S 147°3’42” E
Day 5
10 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 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 probablyЧитать далее
Hi. Your Son Angus volunteers with us at Orange Sky and he told us about your adventure. Enjoy. The trees are beautiful. [Lisa]
ПутешественникHi Lisa. Yes, we are very proud of Angus' amazing work ethic. Thanks for following my trip.
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- День 6
- суббота, 11 марта 2023 г., 17:28
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Высота: 158 м
- АвстралияBulgary35°1’10” S 146°55’39” E
Day 6
11 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 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 aroundЧитать далее
ПутешественникStill channeling nice weather Mark. Yes it’s a bit grim seeing plain dirt all the way to waters edge.
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- День 7
- воскресенье, 12 марта 2023 г., 18:54
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Высота: 156 м
- АвстралияNarrandera34°52’23” S 146°48’4” E
Day 7
12 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 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.Читать далее
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That picture is off to the ABC news - might have to pretend it is in SA!
ПутешественникWhy no transfer facilities? Is it because the locks are older?
ПутешественникNot 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...
ПутешественникI guess some occasional portage is part and parcel of a long kayaking expedition! Enjoying the great photos!
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- День 8
- понедельник, 13 марта 2023 г., 19:18
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Высота: 138 м
- АвстралияNarrandera Park34°44’43” S 146°33’7” E
Day 8
13 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 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 aЧитать далее
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]
ПутешественникYes, 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!
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- День 9
- вторник, 14 марта 2023 г., 17:05
- Высота: 142 м
- АвстралияNarrandera34°45’36” S 146°32’26” E
Day 9
14 марта 2023 г., Австралия
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 andЧитать далее
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- День 10
- среда, 15 марта 2023 г., 18:10
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Высота: 118 м
- АвстралияEuroley State Forest34°37’54” S 146°21’40” E
Day 10
15 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Distance travelled 350kms
Next town Darlington Point
Hi All,
Paddling through some beautiful forest country today, part of the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park. Lots of great campsites whetherЧитать далее
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Our research indicates a yellow billed spoonbill. The Royals have black beaks though both very widespread!
ПутешественникAh! OK. Makes sense. I think it is the Royal Spoonbill we have seen down at Goolwa.
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- День 11
- четверг, 16 марта 2023 г., 16:55
- Высота: 121 м
- АвстралияLeeton34°38’37” S 146°6’37” E
Day 11
16 марта 2023 г., Австралия
Distance travelled 382kms
Next town Darlington Point
Hi All,
Had to negotiate Gogelderie weir today. Another epic performance which took over 2 hours. No more weirs until Hay thank goodness.
JustЧитать далее
ПутешественникI haven’t heard of “Sweet Sorrow” but looks good - I’ll add that to the reading list!
ПутешественникHe also wrote "Starter for 10" about a trivia quiz fanatic. Hilarious and required reading for all Maxsters!
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- День 13
- суббота, 18 марта 2023 г., 07:33
- ☀️ 16 °C
- Высота: 118 м
- АвстралияReserve Beach34°34’6” S 146°0’16” E
Day 12
18 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Distance travelled 412kms
Next town Carrathool
Hi All,
Woke up this morning to find the kayak floating free after the river had risen 20cm or so overnight and I had forgotten to tie it up (cardinalЧитать далее
A near miss to add to the adventure log! Those locks sound like hard work. Your experiences and beautiful photographs would make a great book. [Eileen]
ПутешественникHi Eileen. Not sure about a book, but I might post my experiences online somewhere so future Paddlers can avoid some of the pitfalls I have fallen into!
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- День 13
- суббота, 18 марта 2023 г., 16:48
- ☀️ 39 °C
- Высота: 133 м
- АвстралияWowang Warang Lagoon34°34’14” S 145°51’6” E
Day 13
18 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 39 °C
Distance travelled 437kms
Next town Carrathool
I was going to spend the day in Darlington Point but have pressed on this afternoon.
The lady in the caravan park told me yesterday there was a bigЧитать далее
ПутешественникAccording to the Punt Hotel website, they employ two prestigious French chefs specialising in French haute cuisine so sounds like you would have had a good feed there! Oh, and they also do a $17 schnitzel on Tuesday nights and have the coldest beer this side of the ‘Bidgee!
ПутешественникThe 2 French chefs must have had the night of when I was there, but whoever cooked the pork loin chops still did a good job of it!
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- День 14
- воскресенье, 19 марта 2023 г., 17:55
- Высота: 131 м
- АвстралияGumbungy Lagoon34°28’18” S 145°38’8” E
Day 14
19 марта 2023 г., Австралия
Distance travelled 480kms
Next town Carrathool
Very hot today. It got to 41 degrees and sure felt like it. I paddled most of the day, stopping every hour or so for a quick dip which made it bearable.Читать далее
ПутешественникThe start of the Hay Plains. Cue Don Morrison’s “Hay Plains Blues” from his “It’s a Long Drive” album if you have Spotify out there!
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- День 15
- понедельник, 20 марта 2023 г., 17:53
- ☁️ 31 °C
- Высота: 118 м
- АвстралияWarweebundimumbie Lagoon34°27’15” S 145°28’16” E
Day 15
20 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
Distance travelled 510kms
Next town Carrathool
Much cooler today with a Max in the low 30's. I was going to push on to Carrathool for a pub dinner tonight but, of course, the one day it's not open isЧитать далее
ПутешественникThat photo of dry creek bed reminded me: many backwaters or any tributaries on your river? Any signs of the elusive platypus?
ПутешественникHey Pat. None of the backwaters, lagoons and anabranches that were common along the Murray. The Murrumbidgee seems to stay contained within its banks, but I’m sure all that changes when it's in flood. No sign of platypi, nor goats which is interesting, as there were more goats than sheep along the Murray.
ПутешественникThat’s quite a snag across the river in that photo. May be it’s the elusive Murrumbidgee beaver!
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- День 16
- вторник, 21 марта 2023 г., 16:53
- ☁️ 28 °C
- Высота: 106 м
- АвстралияYannaway Lagoon34°26’39” S 145°21’57” E
Day 16
21 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Distance travelled 530kms
Next town Hay
An easy day today of only 20kms or so, with a stop for lunch at the Carrathool pub. This required a 4km walk each way in the drizzle, but all worthwhile withЧитать далее
ПутешественникYep, but it was only 2 litres in a,fruit juice container. Sadly it floated away last night while I had it in the river to cool the water down. Grrrr....
ПутешественникCarrathool Family Hotel looks nice but pretty quiet! Sean must be a Central Districts fan!
ПутешественникI had 2 glasses of wine while I was there, and he had 4 beers, so yes quite likely a Centrals fan!
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- День 17
- среда, 22 марта 2023 г., 16:41
- Высота: 105 м
- АвстралияHay34°29’45” S 145°10’6” E
Day 17
22 марта 2023 г., Австралия
Distance travelled 565 kms
Next town Hay
A very quiet day on the river. No people, no boats, just the distant rumble of trucks on the nearby Sturt Highway as a reminder of civilisation.
M
ПутешественникSounds quite good actually! PS Reminds me of the bus from "Speed" or "Dirty Harry"!
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- День 18
- четверг, 23 марта 2023 г., 17:58
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Высота: 93 м
- АвстралияIllilawa34°29’39” S 144°57’46” E
Day 18
23 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Distance travelled 600kms
Next town Hay
It started raining about midnight last night and kept going on and off until lunchtime today, together with thunder and lightning most of the time. It's nowЧитать далее
ПутешественникI did manage to stow away a container of (home made) dark spiced rum. Most nights I indulge myself with a cocktail of rum, cordial and water (no olive or cocktail umbrella...)
ПутешественникI’m surprised there are so many snags. Don’t many people boat on the Murrumbidgee? I guess there's noone to get rid of the snags
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- День 19
- пятница, 24 марта 2023 г., 16:01
- Высота: 94 м
- АвстралияPocock Park34°31’8” S 144°50’37” E
Days 19-20
24 марта 2023 г., Австралия
Distance travelled 638kms
Next town Maude
Hi All,
Spent a nice relaxing day wandering around Hay. I think you get to see and absorb more when you do it on foot rather than by car even if it is moreЧитать далее
Hay looks to be a pretty town. Have you found a pub or hotel to watch the election results come in? [Eileen]
ПутешественникI have been following the election on ABC Sydney radio with Kasey Chambers in the background. If you and Kong are ever in Hay, I can recommend the Hay South Hotel for a good feed! M
ПутешественникYes the South Hay Hotel gets great reviews. I’ll have to remember that for any time in the future that I happen to be passing through Hay. Looks like a nice town too.
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- День 21
- воскресенье, 26 марта 2023 г.
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Высота: 80 м
- АвстралияHay34°33’46” S 144°38’16” E
Day 21
26 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Distance travelled 674kms
Next town Maude
Had a chat with Matt from Callington in the caravan park last night. He was very interested in my Murrumbidgee trip. Told him I also did Albury to Goolwa onЧитать далее
Путешественник100km a day is hard to fathom, can't imagine how the arms would hold up
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- День 22
- понедельник, 27 марта 2023 г., 17:46
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Высота: 92 м
- АвстралияGum Creek34°32’6” S 144°25’35” E
Day 22
27 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Distance travelled 710kms
Next town Maude
A lovely quiet day. Lots of wildlife, no humans. So serene. If you want to camp on the 'Bidgee this is the area to do it in!
M
ПутешественникSo we have a verdict on the bird. It is an Australasian bittern. Pretty confident about this!
ПутешественникThis comment refers to the photos of the tumbleweeds - not saying you are strange Mark though if the cap fits...(ha ha not really)
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- День 23
- вторник, 28 марта 2023 г., 19:47
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Высота: 96 м
- АвстралияMaude34°28’37” S 144°17’51” E
Day 23
28 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Distance travelled 740kms
Next town Balranald
I was racing to get the 30kms done in the morning so I could have lunch at the Post Office Hotel in Maude. I discovered that the Maude weir had to beЧитать далее
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- День 25
- четверг, 30 марта 2023 г., 17:10
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Высота: 82 м
- АвстралияBalranald34°21’3” S 143°51’54” E
Days 24-25
30 марта 2023 г., Австралия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Distance travelled 787kms
Next town Balranald
A very remote part of the river, I have not seen another person or boat since leaving Maude 2 days ago. There is the odd Homestead and shanty, otherwiseЧитать далее
ПутешественникHey Mark how long to Balranald? Overnighting there tomorrow. Selwyn
ПутешественникHi Selwyn Yes, Balranald tomorrow night thankfully. Totally done with 2 minute noodles and canned tuna. Big Breakfast here I come!
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- День 28
- воскресенье, 2 апреля 2023 г., 17:22
- Высота: 75 м
- АвстралияBalranald34°38’48” S 143°33’51” E
Days 26 - 28
2 апреля 2023 г., Австралия
Distance travelled 922kms
Next town Boundary Bend
Finally made it into Balranald after a long 5 day paddle from Maude during which the only people I saw was 2 guys in a tinnie, so very isolated. TheЧитать далее
ПутешественникHi Jude. I got 3 or 4 days ahead of schedule in the first week or two when there was a fast current. Aiming to rendezvous with Claire on Easter Tuesday at Robinvale.
ПутешественникGreat adventure Mark!! Happy to see your journaling through the days and very inspiring!! Fauna pictures must be my favourites haha never alone in the outback! Good luck!
ПутешественникThanks Johanna.Not too late if you and John want to spend a day or two paddling with me...