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Around Oz 2023-24

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    Weldborough

    May 9, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

    Graham wanted to stop here. Was a township of over 1000 Chinese miners and their families. He expected to see some ruins. But it was just a short board walk into the forest.
    We did spot a wombat borrow.Read more

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    Derby

    May 9–11, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    We spent 2 nights here. An interesting town if you are into Mountain Biking. I think we were the only people here without one.

    Still a very pretty spot. Was fun watching the bikers wizzing around.
    There is a floating sauna, lots of bike shops. Some nice tracks for walking and bikes.

    Didn't have a general store so had to go to the next town for bread and milk. Did find out later while exploring the post office sells milk, bread & eggs.    Read more

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    Legerwood

    May 10, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    A rainy day. Did the short drive to see the magnificent tree carvings.

    The trees were planted to remember the local men that did not return from WW1. As there grow bigger the council deemed them a hazard and were going to cut them down. The towns people banded together to fund raise. They employed a chainsaw carver to turn the trees into these beautiful statues.

    The carvings represent the men and their lives before the war.    Read more

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    Scottsdale

    May 11–12, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    We just stayed overnight at Scottsdale. They had a lovely free camp area. With water connections for your vans. Nice longer hot showers. But you couldn't use your generator. So with the weather being so overcast, we couldn't charge the van battery with solar.Read more

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    Mike & Annies Front Paddock

    May 12–16, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    We ended up spending 4 nights here. Just out of Launceston.
    The farm dogs were regular visited. Was a lovely big flat grassy paddock. Plenty of room to spread out. Mike was very friendly. Didn't meet Annie.

    Was a great jump off point to visit Beaconsfield, Ben Lomand, and other local spots. Including the Berry farm we discovered last time we were here.

    Graham explored the now closed mine site at Beaconsfield. I imagine we all remembered when the miner were trapped after the mine collapse. I stayed safe and dry in the car. Had a return of my breathing problems overnight. Thought it best to stay warm and dry.    Read more

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    Ben Lomand

    May 14, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C

    My birthday treat was a drive up to Ben Lomand. Have been looking forward to visiting. Unfortunately, there was no snow, but the veiws didn't disappointed. Driving up the switchbacks of Jacobs Ladder was fun. Not as bad as some make out.

    We called into Base Camp for my birthday lunch. Excellent pies and a hot chocolate. What more could I want for my 65th birthday.🎂    Read more

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    Holwell Gorge

    May 15, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Did a nice drive today. Heading back through Beaconsfield to Holwell Gorge. Was a rough walk, but it was worth it. Spotted some great fungi. Feeling very adventurous.
    Then, on to Brady's Lookout. Where the bushranger Matthew Brady was hung after being discovered in a nearby cave. Spectacular view along the Tamar River and out to Ben Lomand.
    Looped through Launceston. Down, though, Windemere to visit St Mary, a history Anglican Church across the river from Brady's Lookout. Short drive from there back to our camp at Mike and Annie's.    Read more

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    Waratah

    May 18–20, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C

    Stopped over last night at Burnie on the way through to Waratah. Was blowing a gale. Supposed to drop below 0° tonight. Waratah will be our first van park stop in ages.

    What a pretty little town. It even has a waterfall. Lots of history from when tin was mined in the area.

    Dropped to -2° our first night here. No snow, but a heavy frost. All the puddles were frozen.    Read more

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    Wild River National Park

    May 18, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C

    Blessed with a sunny day. Made the most of it.
    Visited Whyte Hills Lookout. Beautiful views. Plus a disturbing, but thoughtful statue inspired by the iconic photo of a Tasmanian Tiger strung up with the hunter.

    Then on to Philosophers Falls. What a stunning walk. So many amazing fungi. Which I will add to a separate post. Was a fairly easy 3ks with some steep parts. Over 200 step to the Waterfall viewing platform.

    Then we explored Waratah in the afternoon. So much to see and do in this area. Will be stopping in again on our way back from Strahan.    Read more

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    Millmerran

    August 19, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

    Enjoyed a pre breakfast stroll around town this morning. 8° this morning.
    We were snuggle as two peas in a pod last night. There is supposed to be rain coming through tonight.

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    Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens

    August 19, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

    Camping at the Goondiwindi Show Grounds for the next 2 nights. We did plan the free camp by the river just out of town. Unfortunately, there is a heavy rain forecast tonight and tomorrow. With the high risk of getting bogged, we have decided to play it safe.
    We did manage a stroll around the botanic garden this afternoon before the rain. Was so peaceful.    Read more

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    Goondiwindi

    Aug 20–22, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

    Managed a little more exploring this morning before the rain set in 🌧.
    Checked out the statues on the road near the airport. These were such fun.
    Then around to the border bridge, the tree of knowledge and the Gunsynd memorial.
    Such a nice town. So pleased we stayed over... even if it has been wet. We have passed through before, but not really stopped.
    Plus, we had a family of Apostles birds drop by this morning.    Read more

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    Dirranbandi

    Aug 21–22, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    The rain clouds have cleared, and the sun is shining.
    Travelled from Goondiwindi to Dirranbandi today. With a pitstop at St George to lay in a supply of our favourite port.
    Was an excellent emu spotting day. A total of 13.
    We are free camping tonight just south of Dirranbandi. It's fantastic to see all the creeks flowing. Usually, they are dry and dusty when we travel through here.    Read more

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    Bollon

    August 22, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We were heading to Hebel today... but the navigator stuffed up ( HE will remain unnamed)
    All was not lost. I enjoyed driving a less travelled road. Spotting an Emu dad and his chick's. Dodging roos and goats with death wishes. To end up in Bollon instead. The joys of exploring you never know what's ahead.Read more

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    Campground-Bollon

    Aug 22–23, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    We were not planning to stop here, but we couldn't resist this great free camp. So pretty with all the gums along the creek. A short stroll along a concrete walkway takes you to the main street.
    With free hot showers in an immaculate amenities block.
    The shop had cheap fuel and a yummy range of local meat. Picked up some lamb.
    This tiny country town goes out of its way to make visitors welcome.    Read more

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    Goat in the loo

    August 23, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    No matter how much you travel, there is always something unexpected.
    Today was a goat in the loo.
    Stopped for fuel at a Burringun roadhouse. Just over the Qld/NSW boarder.
    Also, a very nice dog... not in the loo 🤣Read more

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    Red dirt country

    Aug 23–24, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    We are in red dirt country now. Free camping about 79k north of Bourke on the Mitchell Highway.
    Should be an excellent night for star gazing 🌠
    Emu tally = 53

    For travellers that use Wikicamps
    Enngonia 79k North of Bourke    Read more

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    Cobar

    Aug 24–26, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

    Enjoying a lovely sunset over the Old Reservoir @ Cobar tonight

    Last night we had a camp all to ourselves tonight they are packed in... Lucky we got in early.

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    Cobar

    August 25, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    Cobar is known as a copper mining town. We had a nice morning exploring some of the history. As well as a working mine.

    We have passed through here a couple of times. From memory, it was raining the last times.Read more

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    Broken Hill

    August 26, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    We are currently in Broken Hill picking up supplies.
    Have been a couple of times on past trips. So, continuing on to some lakes about 100ks out of town.

    Some photos from our drive yesterday.
    Camped last night at a closed down road house about 70ks north of Broken Hill.Read more

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    Wildlife at Kinchega NP

    August 28, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    Kinchega NP is only a short drive from our camp on the lake. We did the Lake Drive today and spotted lots of Emus, Roos, and Shingleback lizards.
    A lovely NP to drive through. Good dirt roads.

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