Some where between 6th and 15th July for about 4 days maybe 6. I will be stopping over night about halfway both ways. Anyone around that way during that time?
I will go up the Calder Highway from Wonthaggi Vic. but havn't been that way for many moons now any comments would be welcome and appreciated.
AmandaJayne said
01:20 AM Jun 6, 2012
We wont be around there but enjoy your trip :)
Mary said
03:33 AM Jun 6, 2012
Hi Doug,
Would usually be around but a house sitter for a while so off North to catch up with some friends.
You will love up here.Nights frosty but usually nice sunny days.Lots to see etc.
suggest free camp by the river Red cliffs area-some quiet spots not far from town.down near the pumps station
Dougwe said
04:12 AM Jun 6, 2012
Thanks AJ.
Thanks for that Mary, it sounds a great spot but I am not set up for free camping just yet, besides I need power to run my little column heater because cold and me just do not go together. I can't handle it too hot as well, must be getting older I think, that's my excuse.
No comment Dazren. 12 indeed.
It looks like I have to extend a couple of days to fit the visits to family in. I can't stay too long as I have to keep some penny's so I can go back up to Townsville again in Mid August. It shouldn't be as hot as when I was there in April. In fact it should be peeeeerfect.
tezza said
03:57 PM Jun 6, 2012
Hi Doug, we will be housesitting in Mildura then and would welcome the opportunity to meet. We have been here for a few weeks already and were here for 4 months 4 years ago and like the place so much we are looking for a house to buy while we are here this time.
dazren said
05:51 PM Jun 6, 2012
Gidday Dougwe.
Hope the floods in Gippsland are not causing you any concern ???
Dougwe said
08:09 PM Jun 6, 2012
Thanks mate, main problems are further East but we have had more than our share of flooded roads and roads closed. A lot of farm land is flooded around here too. I've had enough and Winter has just started. Still, I'm booked to go to Mildura for a week now and Mid August off up to Townsville for a week. I had a look in the Diary at work this morning for bus bookings in August and they will have to do without me for a week. Sorry work.
Dougwe said
08:12 PM Jun 6, 2012
I had to quickly make up my mind if I go or not this morning, I found out that there is some big bike thing in Mildura 6,7,8 June. Bummer. My Brother will be happy I am going up anyway.
Ron and Shirley said
11:35 PM Jun 6, 2012
Neighbours of ours tell us that the Caravan Park at Marong, on the Alternative Calder Hwy that Bypasses Bendigo, is a good basic park which would be about half way to Mildura for you. Looks OK when we have driven pass returning from Swan Hill. Family Parks chain from memory.
There is an excellent Bakery about 25km west of Marong at Bridgewater On Loddon which we never drive past. It is a big old building, one of the last on the right as you head west out of town. Bridgewater also has a 2 Caravan Parks but know nothing about them.
BTW your OP talks of 6th July and your last post says 6th June so I am a little confused and feel that maybe you are already on your way as I post this.
Dougwe said
01:29 AM Jun 7, 2012
Hi Ron and Shirley, thanks for all the info, I will check out Marong when I finish here, I was thinking stopping overnight at Wedderburn.
I better check my booking now cos it's July not June that I am going, although today is the 6th so I must have booked July. Sorry to confuse you and any others. I'm always confused lately. How would you like to be on a bus that I'm driving? I actually drive many different buses and can be in 3 different buses in one day, that's when I get real confused, I often have to think now, what job am I doing in this bus.
Cruising Granny said
05:26 AM Jun 7, 2012
You might find Bob and Betty home up there at that time. Check them out by PM here.
Dougwe said
05:40 PM Jun 7, 2012
Thanks Chrissy, will do.
neilnruth said
12:38 AM Jun 8, 2012
Hi Doug, did you mean 6,7,8 July not June? We're in Mildura now but sorry won't be there in July. Hope the cold wind has gone by the time you get here.
Dougwe said
01:05 AM Jun 8, 2012
Hi Neilnruth, Yes July, I will be there till the 11th now. I hope the wind has gone as well. This will be my first time out in the cold in my Avan but I do have a small heater for the nights so I'm not too worried about that. At least I will be away from home and the day to day grind. I am booked into the Big4 at the West coner of Fifteenth and Dean Streets
Dougwe said
03:51 PM Jun 9, 2012
I have decided to stay all week now. Arrive 6th July and leave 13th July. Too much to fit in.
Nicholstones said
05:38 PM Jun 10, 2012
Make sure you visit King's Billabong in Mildura Doug, it is a pleasant easy walk.
Some where between 6th and 15th July for about 4 days maybe 6. I will be stopping over night about halfway both ways. Anyone around that way during that time?
I will go up the Calder Highway from Wonthaggi Vic. but havn't been that way for many moons now any comments would be welcome and appreciated.
We wont be around there but enjoy your trip :)
Hi Doug,
Would usually be around but a house sitter for a while so off North to catch up with some friends.
You will love up here.Nights frosty but usually nice sunny days.Lots to see etc.
suggest free camp by the river Red cliffs area-some quiet spots not far from town.down near the pumps station
Thanks AJ.
Thanks for that Mary, it sounds a great spot but I am not set up for free camping just yet, besides I need power to run my little column heater because cold and me just do not go together. I can't handle it too hot as well, must be getting older I think, that's my excuse.
No comment Dazren. 12 indeed.
It looks like I have to extend a couple of days to fit the visits to family in. I can't stay too long as I have to keep some penny's so I can go back up to Townsville again in Mid August. It shouldn't be as hot as when I was there in April. In fact it should be peeeeerfect.
Gidday Dougwe.
Hope the floods in Gippsland are not causing you any concern ???
Thanks mate, main problems are further East but we have had more than our share of flooded roads and roads closed. A lot of farm land is flooded around here too. I've had enough and Winter has just started. Still, I'm booked to go to Mildura for a week now and Mid August off up to Townsville for a week. I had a look in the Diary at work this morning for bus bookings in August and they will have to do without me for a week. Sorry work.
Neighbours of ours tell us that the Caravan Park at Marong, on the Alternative Calder Hwy that Bypasses Bendigo, is a good basic park which would be about half way to Mildura for you. Looks OK when we have driven pass returning from Swan Hill. Family Parks chain from memory.
There is an excellent Bakery about 25km west of Marong at Bridgewater On Loddon which we never drive past. It is a big old building, one of the last on the right as you head west out of town. Bridgewater also has a 2 Caravan Parks but know nothing about them.
BTW your OP talks of 6th July and your last post says 6th June so I am a little confused and feel that maybe you are already on your way as I post this.
Hi Ron and Shirley, thanks for all the info, I will check out Marong when I finish here, I was thinking stopping overnight at Wedderburn.
I better check my booking now cos it's July not June that I am going, although today is the 6th so I must have booked July. Sorry to confuse you and any others. I'm always confused lately. How would you like to be on a bus that I'm driving? I actually drive many different buses and can be in 3 different buses in one day, that's when I get real confused, I often have to think now, what job am I doing in this bus.