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.
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
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!
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
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'.
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Pejay are travelling in a 2014 Holden Colorado LTZ Twin Cab Ute + 2013 Coromal Element van
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.
