Notley's (Whipstick) Camping Ground

Only one stop on the way here from Echuca, that was in Elmore for fuel. As we got closer there was quite a bit of gravel road to travel to get here. Good spot, so it's worth it. We arrive at the campground to find there a quite a few other caravans and campers already staying. Not to worry, still room for us. We drive around the area and choose our campsite. We back in beside a row of caravans - we are on the end. We get ourselves settled - not unhitching the ute as only here for 1 night - putting out the awning so I can rehang out our washing as it needs more time to dry. Next it's lunchtime - we reheat, on the caravan stovetop, the pasta leftover from last night's tea. Big servings so very filling. Now relax about camp - meet one of our camp neighbours, lovely friendly fellow, Ken a retired gentleman who now enjoys gold prospecting with a metal detector - his grandchildren got him into it! Turns out that most of the campers here are prospecting too. I go for a short walk just to keep moving and look around where we're staying. On return, Roger has our fire pit going - we're going to use up all the wood we've been carting around with us as we figure this will be our own last campfire for this trip. Tea tonight Roger is making up his sausage surprise casserole, and I make up 2 flatbread and a small date damper to have as well - all done on the campfire. Needless to say, we're very full after all this lovely food so we only sit out with our campfire for a little while. Before heading inside our caravan for Roger to have his shower, and for me to wash the dishes. Roger dries and puts them away. Now to our usual routine of relaxing before bed.
30/05/25 Friday Wake up to a very fresh morning (light frost). Get up around 7.30am and get dressed to go for a run. There are trails all about this camp ground - I decide to follow signs to Tom Price Mine - and end up at Shadbolt Picnic Ground (shorter distance 8km return). Glad I find my way back to camp - could easily get confused with the trails! Roger's got my porridge waiting for me, so I'm quicker to have breakfast. We get ourselves organised to leave and drive off at around 9.30am.Read more