AustraliëState of New South WalesDubbo Municipality32°3’60” S 148°56’59” E
14 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We have met a group of 6 women who are riding the trail. They started at Wellington and we have leapfrogged with them since Mayfield station.
On their last day between Ballimore and Wellington, oneMeer informatie
AustraliëState of New South WalesDubbo MunicipalityBallimore32°11’44” S 148°53’53” E
14 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
The great emu chase.
We saw them up ahead so I had time to grab my phone. Off they go! There was movement at the station…… and all that.
They got up to 32kph, but I think they were playing withMeer informatie
AustraliëState of New South WalesWellingtonPonto32°25’51” S 148°48’35” E
15 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
It’s the Macquarie.
This chap has his name on a lot of landmarks.
AustraliëState of New South WalesWellingtonBell River32°32’34” S 148°56’40” E
15 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Set up at the Wellington Riverside Caravan Park.
Got the tent set up, airbed pumped and that is where we have stayed. Beers cooling in the camp kitchen - life is good.
The last 10k into town wasMeer informatie
AustraliëState of New South WalesWellingtonBell River32°32’34” S 148°56’40” E 15 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We decided on a little shortcut for this sector. But after the “rest day” yesterday we will need a little reprieve.
In the wash up, it was a good option. Fast smooth gravel and some long bitumenMeer informatie
AustraliëState of New South WalesWellington32°27’35” S 149°8’1” E
16 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Adieu to Wellington after a final coffee at Jesspresso.
A fairly long bitumen section takes us all the way to the high point on the day. I think the temperature might have reached its zenith as wellMeer informatie
AustraliëState of New South WalesMid-Western RegionalGoolma32°22’33” S 149°16’39” E
AustraliëState of New South WalesMid-Western RegionalCanadian Lead32°24’13” S 149°34’41” E 17 september 2023, Australië ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
We met a recumbent riding father (Hayden) and gravel bike riding daughter (Eilish) at Goolma just after we arrived. Dad was down the road a bit fixing a puncture - “no help required thanks”. WithMeer informatie
AustraliëState of New South WalesMid-Western RegionalGoolma32°22’32” S 149°16’40” E
17 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Last day on the road and what a treat.
Beautiful shady valley sections. Lush green farm land. Long views to hills and I plains. Quirky town with a vintage car show. Unique encounters with fellowMeer informatie
17 september 2023, Australië ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
This was going to be our last night on the road - but a car show came to town and the was ‘no room at the inn’.
