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Around Oz 2023-24
  • Tanya Simmons
  • Tanya Simmons

Around Oz 2023-24

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  • Tanya SimmonsAround Oz 2023-24Viajante

    Derby

    9–11 de mai. 2024, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 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.    Leia mais

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    Legerwood

    10 de maio de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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.    Leia mais

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    Scottsdale

    11–12 de mai. 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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.Leia mais

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    Mike & Annies Front Paddock

    12–16 de mai. 2024, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 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.    Leia mais

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    Ben Lomand

    14 de maio de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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.🎂    Leia mais

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    Holwell Gorge

    15 de maio de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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.    Leia mais

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    Waratah

    18–20 de mai. 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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.    Leia mais

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    Wild River National Park

    18 de maio de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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.    Leia mais

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    Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens

    19 de agosto de 2025, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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.    Leia mais

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    Goondiwindi

    20–22 de ago. 2025, Austrália ⋅ 🌧 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.    Leia mais

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    Dirranbandi

    21–22 de ago. 2025, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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.    Leia mais

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    Bollon

    22 de agosto de 2025, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leia mais

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    Campground-Bollon

    22–23 de ago. 2025, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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.    Leia mais

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    Sunrise in the outback

    24–25 de ago. 2025, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C

    We love finding these places away from everything. Had this beautiful spot to ourselves last night. Awakened to a stunning sunrise.
    Why stay in a noisy van park when you can have tranquillity for free.Leia mais

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    Cobar

    25 de agosto de 2025, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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.Leia mais

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    Broken Hill

    26 de agosto de 2025, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 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.Leia mais

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