Day 7 - Lightning Ridge to Dubbo

I have wanted to go to Dubbo to see the Zoo for so many years...can't wait but I will have to - going tomorrow! Had a good start to the day - on the road by 7.40am at 14deg.

Just outside Lightning Ridge is a monument called 'Stanley the Emu' made from VW cars and scrap metal, all built by volunteers, was supposed to be going to Birdsville but transport too expensive. My photo doesn't show much detail so borrowed from magazine.

The last few days driving have been noticeably void of wildlife - today we hit jackpot. Cows, Plain Turkeys, Sheep, Foxes, Horses, Goats, Kangaroos and best of all 35 Emus....all alive and well.

Just drove into Coonamble and saw a beautifully painted Silo - see photos. Another town was Gulargambone and there were heaps of cut outs along the road of Galah's - took me awhile to tie in the name...derrr

Into the big smoke of Dubbo, Wow. Traffic lights, road works, saw our first Police Car since leaving home. Not all that happy with the Caravan Park - no room for our car to park next to van and be able to cook or open the back up. Never mind only be here for a couple of days. Amenities are clean.

Went to Dubbo Gaol which was surprisingly right in the centre of the Main Street. Well presented and really interesting, Wayne was a bit uneasy so we didn't stay too long. Glad I wasn't imprisoned there, some of the stories were horrendous.Read more