Peacock Creek Campground, Richmond Range National Park, NSW.
Peacock Creek Campground.We stayed the night in Casino so that we would have plenty of time the next day to enjoy the scenic Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive on the way to Peacock Creek Campground. The...
View ArticleCambridge Plateau Scenic Drive, Richmond Range National Park, NSW.
Cambridge Plateau Lookout and Picnic Area.We drove along Cambridge Plateau Forest Drive to get to Peacock Creek Campground but the scenic drive is a destination in its own right. We entered Richmond...
View ArticleIron Pot Creek Campground and Toonumbar Forest Drive, Toonumbar National...
Iron Pot Creek Campground, central area.We drove to Iron Pot Creek Campground from Peacock Creek Campground via Toonumbar Dam. Our Hema map lists these roads as simply unsealed however, after turning...
View ArticleHardings Paddock, Flinders - Goolman Conservation Estate, QLD.
Communal Fire Pit at Harding's Paddock Campground.Harding's Paddock Campground is a well laid out campground run by the Ipswich Council. There are only eight sites but they are easy to book online....
View ArticleWildflowers, Mermaid Lookout Track, Crowdy Bay National Park, NSW.
At the end of August last year we camped at Diamond Head Campground, in Crowdy Bay National Park, NSW. The short Mermaid Lookout Walking Track leaves from the campground and is a great place to see...
View ArticleDiamond Head Loop Walking Track, Crowdy Bay National Park, NSW.
Forest Walking Track: 1.5 km one way, Grade 3. Diamond Head Loop Walk: 4.3 km loop, Grade 3. Metcalfes Walking Track: 700 meters one way, Grade 3.We combined the Forest Walking Track, Diamond Heed...
View ArticleManna Gum Camping Area, Goomburra Section of Main Range National Park, QLD.
Dwarfed by the Manna Gums at Manna Gum Camping Area.The Goomburra section of Main Range National Park is one of our favourite places and we return there whenever we get the chance. It is so relaxing to...
View ArticleKaruah, New South Wales.
Karuah JettyAs we were attending a funeral in Newcastle we decided to stay in a Garden Unit at BIG4 Karuah Jetty Holiday Park. We found the location ideal as it was a shorter drive for us from home and...
View ArticleUrunga, NSW.
The Urunga Lagoon section of Urunga Boardwalk.There are two caravan parks at Urunga, both of which have good reputations. We wanted to explore the Urunga Boardwalk so we choose to stay at the...
View ArticleTamborine Mountain, Tamborine National Park, QLD.
In June 2019 we spent a pleasant morning exploring three areas in Tamborine Mountain, QLD.Cedar Creek Falls section of Tamborine National Park.Cedar Creek Falls Track: 500 meters return to lookout, 900...
View ArticleCranky Rock Reserve, near Warialda, NSW.
Cranky RockOn this road trip in October 2018, our first stop was at Texas near the Queensland - New South Wales border for an obligatory photo as I have long found it amusing that there is a Texas in...
View ArticleSandstone Caves, Pilliga National Park, NSW.
Where: Pilliga National Park, Dandry NSW. 87 km (56 mins) south of Narrabri or 175 km north of Dubbo (2 hours). Turn east off the Newell HWY onto Yaminba Trail. Access: Yaminba Trail is unsealed but...
View ArticleBaradine, NSW.
We drove from Coonabarabran to the small town of Baradine to check out the Pillaga Forest Discovery Centre. The staff were very helpful and there was lots of information to peruse. Tours with an...
View ArticleSculptures in the Scrub Picnic Area and Campground, Pilliga National Park, NSW.
Sculptures in the Scrub Picnic AreaThere are several separate large camping sites at Sculptures in the Scrub Campground.There are no facilities in the campground itself, however, it is only a short...
View ArticleSculptures in the Scrub Walking Track, Timmallallie (Pilliga) National Park,...
Sculptures in the Scrub Walking Track: 3 km circuit, Grade 3.A highlight of camping at the Sculptures in the Scrub Campground is easy access to this brilliant walk showcasing aboriginal culture. We did...
View ArticleAncient Geological Site Glacial Area, Rocky Creek (near Bingara), NSW.
Rocky CreekWe found exploring Rocky Creek and seeing evidence of ancient glacial activity fascinating. There are a couple of flat spots suitable for overnighting.Amenities at the Glacial Rocks...
View ArticleSawn Rocks, Mount Kaputar National Park, NSW.
Sawn RockWhere:Â Sawn Rocks Picnic Area, Sawn Rocks section of Mount Kaputar National Park, Killarney Gap Road, Narrabri, NSW.Sawn Rocks Picnic Area has covered tables and electric barbecues. No pets...
View ArticleCamp Blackman, Wurrumbungle National Park, NSW.
Camp Blackman, unpowered tent section.Camp Blackman is a large camping area with separate nodes. The unpowered tent section surrounds the amenities block. The upper section is pictured above and has...
View ArticleThe Breadknife and Grand High Tops Walk, Warrumbingle National Park, NSW.
The Breadknife and Grand High Tops Walk, 14.5 km loop, Grade 4, about 6 hours:This is an iconic walk with amazing views and we rate it in the top two walks that we have ever done! However, good fitness...
View ArticleCamp Wambelong, Warrumbungle National Park, NSW.
Camp Wambelong.Camp Wambelong is more of a bush camp than Camp Blackman and is usually less crowded except in peak times. It is on the banks of Wambelong Creek but there was little water in it when we...
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