For some time I have wanted to visit Cameron Corner but do not have a suitable vehicle.As a pensioner with those four free NSW Rail passes, I have decided to do one of those Countrylink Round the Corner to Back of oBourke tours.
As I am currently staying in Coffs Harbour -it will be a lot of train travel but still an adventure.I will be stayng a night in Sydney in both directions and will be visiting Milparinka, Depot Glen, Tiibooburra, Cameron Corner and finish in Bourke.
The main thing about doing a trip/tour like this is that I wont have to worry about vehicle problems, where to go or stay or that I might miss something.I dont like to take chances and the older I get the more I believe in doing things safely as much as possible.
At the conclusionof the trip, I will let everyone know how it went and the conditions in that area.
jimricho said
02:30 PM Jun 9, 2012
Looks like a great trip. You're really making good use of your passes. Take warm clothes it can get cold overnight, nice during the day.
Dougwe said
03:05 PM Jun 9, 2012
Sounds great Anvid, I hope you get good weather and problem free. Take heaps of pics and enjoy. I look forward to hearing from you on your return.
dazren said
03:18 PM Jun 9, 2012
Hi, Anvid, Now that does sound interesting ! I along with many others look foward for your return, with a ''lengthy'' blog and some photo's of this little adventure. Have Fun, dazren
Travel Bug said
03:44 PM Jun 9, 2012
Sounds really good Anvid. Have a great time.
I'll look forward to reading about it when you get back.
Cheers.
Gerty Dancer said
04:43 PM Jun 9, 2012
That sounds like a great way of going there Anvid! It was hard work getting there for us! They sell a great burger at the Corner store, and we still have the souvenir number plate on the front of the Prado to cover the winch. Enjoy!
Boroma577 said
02:40 AM Jun 10, 2012
Great idea Anvid....you'll love every minute of your adventure and do remember those thermal unders if you are going soon.
Finn at the Corner Pub does a great bacon and egg burger, definitely recommend it.
When you go to Bourke, make sure you go and see the old Crossley diesel engine at the wharf.....they try and do a working demo every day.
Oh and don't forget to take the camera.
Cruising Granny said
03:25 AM Jun 10, 2012
What a great plan! Good for you. All you have to do it sit back and enjoy the country as it slides by. Enjoy!
barina said
06:50 PM Jun 10, 2012
This site has the NSW country travel in a PDF file to download
-- Edited by barina on Sunday 10th of June 2012 06:50:23 PM
-- Edited by barina on Sunday 10th of June 2012 06:53:18 PM
June said
09:48 PM Jun 10, 2012
Anvid, your trip sounds just great. Would be interested to know where you found the information re your trip as I would consider doing the same thing. Is there information on the web somewhere as I would like to know, is there a limit to how far you can travel on your train pass and the cost, and if you can break your trip and resume it after stopping off to visit certain areas of interest. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, June
Pejay said
10:23 PM Jun 10, 2012
Wow! What a way to go!! Have a fantastic time - and yes please, would love to read about your adventures when you return, as one day (?) we also hope to head out to 'the corner'.
Anvid said
04:33 AM Jun 11, 2012
Thank-you for all the postive feedback on my trip. Barina has attached a link to Countrylink which gives information on Pensioner's free travel. We are entitled to four free trips (vouchers) per calendar year within New South Wales.
I am informed that a 'free trip' is from the start of your journey to the end of your trip and that you can have stop-overs in route. For example, I am in Coffs Harbour and have to go via Sydney and overnight before continuing to Broken Hill. This is considered as one trip or voucher.
There is no charge for an economy ticket however I have decided to splurge and go 1st class from Sydney to Broken Hill and from Dubbo to Sydney. That will cost me $45.15. As I have never travelled first class before, I thought I would indulge this time.
As for the tour - I saw it advertised in a Countrylink Brochure called "Outback New South Wales" on page 9.
For some time I have wanted to visit Cameron Corner but do not have a suitable vehicle. As a pensioner with those four free NSW Rail passes, I have decided to do one of those Countrylink Round the Corner to Back of oBourke tours.
As I am currently staying in Coffs Harbour -it will be a lot of train travel but still an adventure. I will be stayng a night in Sydney in both directions and will be visiting Milparinka, Depot Glen, Tiibooburra, Cameron Corner and finish in Bourke.
The main thing about doing a trip/tour like this is that I wont have to worry about vehicle problems, where to go or stay or that I might miss something. I dont like to take chances and the older I get the more I believe in doing things safely as much as possible.
At the conclusion of the trip, I will let everyone know how it went and the conditions in that area.
Hi, Anvid, Now that does sound interesting ! I along with many others look foward for your return, with a ''lengthy'' blog and some photo's of this little adventure.
Have Fun, dazren
Sounds really good Anvid. Have a great time.
I'll look forward to reading about it when you get back.
Cheers.
Enjoy!
Great idea Anvid....you'll love every minute of your adventure and do remember those thermal unders if you are going soon.
Finn at the Corner Pub does a great bacon and egg burger, definitely recommend it.
When you go to Bourke, make sure you go and see the old Crossley diesel engine at the wharf.....they try and do a working demo every day.
Oh and don't forget to take the camera.
This site has the NSW country travel in a PDF file to download
http://www.countrylink.info
-- Edited by barina on Sunday 10th of June 2012 06:50:23 PM
-- Edited by barina on Sunday 10th of June 2012 06:53:18 PM
Anvid, your trip sounds just great. Would be interested to know where you found the information re your trip as I would consider doing the same thing. Is there information on the web somewhere as I would like to know, is there a limit to how far you can travel on your train pass and the cost, and if you can break your trip and resume it after stopping off to visit certain areas of interest. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, June
Thank-you for all the postive feedback on my trip. Barina has attached a link to Countrylink which gives information on Pensioner's free travel. We are entitled to four free trips (vouchers) per calendar year within New South Wales.
I am informed that a 'free trip' is from the start of your journey to the end of your trip and that you can have stop-overs in route. For example, I am in Coffs Harbour and have to go via Sydney and overnight before continuing to Broken Hill. This is considered as one trip or voucher.
There is no charge for an economy ticket however I have decided to splurge and go 1st class from Sydney to Broken Hill and from Dubbo to Sydney. That will cost me $45.15. As I have never travelled first class before, I thought I would indulge this time.
As for the tour - I saw it advertised in a Countrylink Brochure called "Outback New South Wales" on page 9.