We left Mullumbimby and travelled along the Pacific Highway to Grafton - through some pretty countryside and through lots of roadworks. We reckon all of the nations road monies are being spent on this road as they are undertaking huge developments. It's a busy road and we were glad to leave it. We had morning tea at an old ferry place which had gift shop attached to the information centre and unfortunately Tops and I left our purses behind and then it was time to head off! We could have spent a few dollars there as there were so many unusual and reasonably priced items - but not meant to be!!
At Grafton we stopped so Dennis could purchase a towing mirror and seeing it was lunch time, Tops and I were taken out for lunch - to Hungry Jacks!! It did the job I suppose and a change from our biscuits and cheese. From Grafton we went on the scenic route to Armidale - it was very scenic but the first part of the road was pretty ordinary! Tested out the campers anyway and they passed the test easily! We were surprised to be at an altitude of 1300metres - Armidale is Australia's highest city. We visited the information centre and found the park where we had intended to stay was closed so they directed us to a place in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park called Dangars Gorge.
What a find!! It was one of the best national parks we've visited. There was no fee, the sites were spacious, each with a picnic table, fire pit (plus wood supplied) and a paved area and it's situated by this amazing gorge which had very new walking paths with steel fences and grating to enable best views of the gorge. The waterfall wasn't running - it would be spectacular when it was so will have to go back one day.
The area is home to beautiful little brush tailed rock wallabies - very cute. We had a lovely walk thismorning till it started to rain so we hurried back. Can you see the joey in the pouch?
We packed up - neither of us can believe how easy it is - especially seeing we haven't been putting our annexes up. I enjoyed my shower and Darryls very impressed with the ensuite as its so convenient.
We were on a tourist drive which was so pretty with old churches, bridges, an amazing octagonal white shearing shed and beautiful avenues of deciduous trees. It was worth the trip!
We went from there to Tamworth and it seems to be a huge place. The Main Street looked so pretty with lovely big trees. They've had a lot of rain there overnight and we ran into some very heavy showers - yesterday going to the gorge, we tested out the dust suppression unit and today we tested the waterproofing - and happily no dust and no water in the vans. We enjoyed our usual cruskits and salada lunch at Gunnedah then found the Black Stump highway and drove through some lovely valleys which were lush and picturesque. We are now about 90km from Dubbo - its Dennis and Tops's turn to determine the route tomorrow - there are many options. We decided to stay in the caravan park as we were a little afraid to go off road after the rains. Getting bogged isn't on our priority list!
We've got 2 more travelling days then will be home so the week has gone quickly for us. We love our vans and are very happy with our choices.
Till our next blog, love from the 'glampers! ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌
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