Yay!!! We were supposed to leave on our trip some time ago, but the passing of both our mothers
within 4 months of each other, followed by my hospital visits culminating in the removal of the gall bladder
sort of delayed us somewhat. Now we are going,(well in 2 days time).Heading for Maryborough VIC
for Family Reunion,then heading north,through Bendigo, Echuca, Deniliquin. We will eventually end up in Rockhampton
to visit with Son and his family,then with them, spend the last week of the school holidays in Brisbane, visiting friends.
We will wend our way homewards after leaving Brisbane.
We have no definite stopping points between Deniliquin and Rockhampton, just meandering along. Burren Junction is on our bucket list,
We are not set up for a lot of free camping, but we can do some using a gennie for power if necessary.
We'd welcome ideas of any spots along the way that GN's have found interesting and what the various roads are like.
Apologies, this post is a bit like our trip, wandering all over the place, and not making a whole lot of sense.
(The wandering is to avoid all the wombat holes.)
All suggestions gratefully received.
Kevin
-- Edited by Peterpan on Thursday 15th of August 2013 11:42:12 PM
brickies said
09:11 AM Aug 16, 2013
Burren Junction I did a google search and can see why you want to go there BORE Baths
-- Edited by brickies on Friday 16th of August 2013 09:18:07 AM
Peterpan said
12:01 PM Aug 16, 2013
valnrob wrote:
Peter Pan, aysons Reserve near Rochester is good, toilets, no showers, Greens Lake another great stop both near Echuca. We loved it up round this area. Hope to be back that way Nov/Dec , ish.
Yes, we have looked at this one. Like the fact of having a river nearby.
Thanks
Kevin
-- Edited by Peterpan on Friday 16th of August 2013 12:03:37 PM
valnrob said
02:47 PM Aug 16, 2013
You will have a great time out there Peterpan, there is so much to see. Queensland roads have a lot of roadworks happening so you need to be patient whilst driving. If you have Wikicamps or Camps Australia Wide book you will find heaps of camps to suit you. I love Burren Junction, We will be calling in there on our way home. Take care.
Cheers
Peterpan said
03:12 PM Aug 16, 2013
Thanks Val & Rob,
We have the camps bible, and downloaded the latest additions.
Were thinking of going from Deniliquin to Finley then following the Newell to Narrabri
then off to Burren Junction. After that who knows.
Kevin
shekon said
03:44 PM Aug 16, 2013
Peter Pan, don't know if you have been to Deniliquin or not, if not plan to spend some time there. Spent an afternoon there a couple of months ago and cannot wait to get back there. Very impressed with the history of the area and the town is so clean and pretty. Worth the stop and exploring. IMHO.
Peterpan said
04:19 PM Aug 16, 2013
Thanks Shekon,
We haven't been to this area before, so everything will be an adventure
and new experience. We intend to have fun and enjoy whatever comes.
Kevin.
PS. Were coming through Echuca on Monday, what's the parking like for
stopping with a van? We will be back later in the year, but want to have
a look around before that 10 day visit.
brickies said
04:47 PM Aug 16, 2013
Always find with most places if you want to have a look around you have to be prepared to do a bit of walking , Caravan parking is not always available in the centre of town but have found if you like to walk it's ok
valnrob said
06:35 PM Aug 16, 2013
Peter Pan, aysons Reserve near Rochester is good, toilets, no showers, Greens Lake another great stop both near Echuca. We loved it up round this area. Hope to be back that way Nov/Dec , ish.
john street said
06:56 PM Aug 16, 2013
take earplugs . the newell is very noisy , with the trucks passing all night. best of luck ..you will love it!
Pam said
01:22 AM Aug 17, 2013
shekon wrote:
Peter Pan, don't know if you have been to Deniliquin or not, if not plan to spend some time there. Spent an afternoon there a couple of months ago and cannot wait to get back there. Very impressed with the history of the area and the town is so clean and pretty. Worth the stop and exploring. IMHO.
So pleased you enjoyed my home town
Pam said
01:25 AM Aug 17, 2013
Peterpan wrote:
Thanks Shekon,
We haven't been to this area before, so everything will be an adventure
and new experience. We intend to have fun and enjoy whatever comes.
Kevin.
PS. Were coming through Echuca on Monday, what's the parking like for
stopping with a van? We will be back later in the year, but want to have
a look around before that 10 day visit.
I think there is room to park your caravan near Echuca Tourist Info. From there its only a couple of blocks walk to the main street in one direction or the historic area the other.
Peterpan said
03:22 AM Aug 17, 2013
Pam wrote:
Peterpan wrote:
Thanks Shekon,
We haven't been to this area before, so everything will be an adventure
and new experience. We intend to have fun and enjoy whatever comes.
Kevin.
PS. Were coming through Echuca on Monday, what's the parking like for
stopping with a van? We will be back later in the year, but want to have
a look around before that 10 day visit.
I think there is room to park your caravan near Echuca Tourist Info. From there its only a couple of blocks walk to the main street in one direction or the historic area the other.
Thanks Pam,
Walking is supposed to be beneficial to my health. Much prefer chocolate though.
Kevin.
villatranquilla said
05:23 PM Aug 17, 2013
we love Maryborough - very friendly and helpful store keepers - had a lovely c/p site backing onto the lake - then 8 weeks at Paddy's Ranges free camp
Legendts said
07:23 PM Aug 17, 2013
I found WikiCamps excellent.
Peterpan said
03:44 PM Aug 19, 2013
villatranquilla wrote:
we love Maryborough - very friendly and helpful store keepers - had a lovely c/p site backing onto the lake - then 8 weeks at Paddy's Ranges free camp
Hi Villatranquilla,
We stayed at the same CP Sat and Sun. Met a great couple Freehuzzars ie Paul and Kerri, they reckon in a couple of weeks their new home will be ready to
occupy.Their new tow vehicle is great, I want front seats like theirs,bliss. The wife lived out at Adelaide Lead,which no longer exists except for the School. Yes we found everyone very friendly.
Regards
Kevin
-- Edited by Peterpan on Monday 19th of August 2013 03:46:33 PM
Yay!!! We were supposed to leave on our trip some time ago, but the passing of both our mothers
within 4 months of each other, followed by my hospital visits culminating in the removal of the gall bladder
sort of delayed us somewhat. Now we are going,(well in 2 days time).Heading for Maryborough VIC
for Family Reunion,then heading north,through Bendigo, Echuca, Deniliquin. We will eventually end up in Rockhampton
to visit with Son and his family,then with them, spend the last week of the school holidays in Brisbane, visiting friends.
We will wend our way homewards after leaving Brisbane.
We have no definite stopping points between Deniliquin and Rockhampton, just meandering along. Burren Junction is on our bucket list,
We are not set up for a lot of free camping, but we can do some using a gennie for power if necessary.
We'd welcome ideas of any spots along the way that GN's have found interesting and what the various roads are like.
Apologies, this post is a bit like our trip, wandering all over the place, and not making a whole lot of sense.
(The wandering is to avoid all the wombat holes.)
All suggestions gratefully received.
Kevin
-- Edited by Peterpan on Thursday 15th of August 2013 11:42:12 PM
Burren Junction I did a google search and can see why you want to go there BORE Baths
-- Edited by brickies on Friday 16th of August 2013 09:18:07 AM
Yes, we have looked at this one. Like the fact of having a river nearby.
Thanks
Kevin
-- Edited by Peterpan on Friday 16th of August 2013 12:03:37 PM
Cheers
Thanks Val & Rob,
We have the camps bible, and downloaded the latest additions.
Were thinking of going from Deniliquin to Finley then following the Newell to Narrabri
then off to Burren Junction. After that who knows.
Kevin
Thanks Shekon,
We haven't been to this area before, so everything will be an adventure
and new experience. We intend to have fun and enjoy whatever comes.
Kevin.
PS. Were coming through Echuca on Monday, what's the parking like for
stopping with a van? We will be back later in the year, but want to have
a look around before that 10 day visit.
take earplugs . the newell is very noisy , with the trucks passing all night. best of luck ..you will love it!
So pleased you enjoyed my home town
I think there is room to park your caravan near Echuca Tourist Info. From there its only a couple of blocks walk to the main street in one direction or the historic area the other.
Thanks Pam,
Walking is supposed to be beneficial to my health. Much prefer chocolate though.
Kevin.
Hi Villatranquilla,
We stayed at the same CP Sat and Sun. Met a great couple Freehuzzars ie Paul and Kerri, they reckon in a couple of weeks their new home will be ready to
occupy.Their new tow vehicle is great, I want front seats like theirs,bliss. The wife lived out at Adelaide Lead,which no longer exists except for the School. Yes we found everyone very friendly.
Regards
Kevin
-- Edited by Peterpan on Monday 19th of August 2013 03:46:33 PM