Have been free camping since I left Trial Bay, a couple of nights at Coopernook Forest Park 84 Camps6 followed by a night at Olney State Forest 123 Camps6.
I enjoy the camaradery that seems to exist in the free camping fraternity not so sure about the bumpy tracks that need to be traveled to reach them.
Looked around Kiama on my way today taking in the Blow Hole, the last time I was in Kiama was 1960 and I remembered how I liked the town.
Arrived this afternoon at Berry Showgrounds 594 Camps6 the price went up last month to $20 for a powered site but I have booked in for 2 nights.
The GPS took me round Sydney really well but the traffic was horrendous glad I had been driving around Brisbane recently or could have been phased by the huge trucks on both sides.
Looking for a restful day tomorrow after the 300kms today.
John
billeeeeeee said
07:47 PM Sep 6, 2011
Howdyeee young fella , how U doing ??? enjoying it ?????/ it only gets better, im playing in snow now,,, no one told me cold could b so cold.. warm in the star ship, catch u in a week or so ...Billeeeee
Hi John, if you are going down the coast road don't forget the camping ground at Moruya. No power but flush loos and drinking water and fire wood available to purchase from one of the permanent residents.
The caretaker comes round once a day and the fee is $11 per night if you are a pensioner.
Just follow the highway south and just before you go over the bridge into Moruya township turn left, follow that for about 5ks and then turn right towards the airport. 1k further on is the camping ground.
Ma said
09:52 AM Sep 7, 2011
Billeeee, did you make that stop at the Op Shop and get yourself a jacket and long trousers? Enjoy the snow. It's nowhere near as cold when it's actually snowing and very pretty too.
billeeeeeee said
01:24 PM Sep 7, 2011
Ma wrote:
Billeeee, did you make that stop at the Op Shop and get yourself a jacket and long trousers? Enjoy the snow. It's nowhere near as cold when it's actually snowing and very pretty too.
Howdyeeeee Ma...no op shop, i like to enjoy every experence one can, freezing was one of them,,, what a exciting day i had, playing in the snow, c U out there in the play ground...Billeeeee
Hi John, if you are going down the coast road don't forget the camping ground at Moruya. No power but flush loos and drinking water and fire wood available to purchase from one of the permanent residents.
The caretaker comes round once a day and the fee is $11 per night if you are a pensioner.
Just follow the highway south and just before you go over the bridge into Moruya township turn left, follow that for about 5ks and then turn right towards the airport. 1k further on is the camping ground.
Excellent thanks Ma,
setting off tomorrow and had intended to go a little further to Narooma but a personal reference beats an entry in a book.
My next post should be from Moruya,
John
Ma said
07:54 PM Sep 7, 2011
Hope you enjoy Moruya as much as we do John. Take a walk out to the end of the breakwall and watch the boats going in and out over the bar. A walk along the beach is great as well.
If you are looking for a good butcher go through the main street to the roundabout and hang a left and just up there on the right is a bakery, green grocer and a butcher. We got the best corned beef we have ever had from him and in fact all the meat we have purchased there has been top quality.
Haven't tried the pies from the butcher (he has hot ones too) but the pies from the bakery are pretty ordinary.
Enjoy yourself.
billeeeeeee said
08:34 PM Sep 7, 2011
Howdyeee traveler, im in a free camp just out side of Glenrowan, at Lake Mokoan, might stay a couple of days just to get over the cold,,,hehehe,snow... U want to meet up so we can do the Great ocean rd togeather, before we go to Gunbower,or Green ....???? c U out there in the play ground..Billeeee
hey John, if i were home i would have called in and sayd hello!buuger!!
Elle on Wheels said
10:01 PM Sep 7, 2011
Hey John
looks like you are having a great trip. That part of the NSW coast is great and not so busy. Enjoy.
milo said
10:14 PM Sep 7, 2011
take a drive thru kangaroo valley, via woodhill mountain road, i grew there!, very pretty drive
justjo said
07:20 AM Sep 8, 2011
I'm in awe of you taking your van through Sydney, I'm a bit tentative in any city in mine until I'm sure where I'm gong. In Darwin at the moment but doing a lot of travelling by bus and leaving the van parked. Buses are great here and all free for seniors.
Loving Darwin, extending stay again :)
Good luck with your travels up the coast, I may eventually bump into you if I go south via Qld instead of down the middle.
Jo
yeoeleven said
01:09 PM Sep 8, 2011
billeeeeeee wrote:
Howdyeee traveler, im in a free camp just out side of Glenrowan, at Lake Mokoan, might stay a couple of days just to get over the cold,,,hehehe,snow... U want to meet up so we can do the Great ocean rd togeather, before we go to Gunbower,or Green ....???? c U out there in the play ground..Billeeee
Yes Billeee, would be good to catch up again. Have traveled to Moruya and may stay a couple of days. How much time do you want to take to do the GOR and get back to Greens Lake? If we deduct that time from the beginning of November we can meet.
Will take the ferry as suggested in the other GOR thread and can take as much time as needed to get to Geelong.
John
yeoeleven said
01:15 PM Sep 8, 2011
justjo wrote:
I'm in awe of you taking your van through Sydney, I'm a bit tentative in any city in mine until I'm sure where I'm gong. In Darwin at the moment but doing a lot of travelling by bus and leaving the van parked. Buses are great here and all free for seniors.
Loving Darwin, extending stay again :)
Good luck with your travels up the coast, I may eventually bump into you if I go south via Qld instead of down the middle.
Jo
Hi Jo,
As it happened the GPS did a good job of getting me through the suburbs, it must be set to avoid tolls 'cos I didn't pass one!!!
Enjoy your time in Darwin, who knows we may meet up as long as we post here and keep in touch.
Have been free camping since I left Trial Bay, a couple of nights at Coopernook Forest Park 84 Camps6 followed by a night at Olney State Forest 123 Camps6.
I enjoy the camaradery that seems to exist in the free camping fraternity not so sure about the bumpy tracks that need to be traveled to reach them.
Looked around Kiama on my way today taking in the Blow Hole, the last time I was in Kiama was 1960 and I remembered how I liked the town.
Arrived this afternoon at Berry Showgrounds 594 Camps6 the price went up last month to $20 for a powered site but I have booked in for 2 nights.
The GPS took me round Sydney really well but the traffic was horrendous glad I had been driving around Brisbane recently or could have been phased by the huge trucks on both sides.
Looking for a restful day tomorrow after the 300kms today.
John
Howdyeee young fella , how U doing ??? enjoying it ?????/ it only gets better, im playing in snow now,,, no one told me cold could b so cold.. warm in the star ship, catch u in a week or so ...Billeeeee
Hi John, if you are going down the coast road don't forget the camping ground at Moruya. No power but flush loos and drinking water and fire wood available to purchase from one of the permanent residents.
The caretaker comes round once a day and the fee is $11 per night if you are a pensioner.
Just follow the highway south and just before you go over the bridge into Moruya township turn left, follow that for about 5ks and then turn right towards the airport. 1k further on is the camping ground.
Billeeee, did you make that stop at the Op Shop and get yourself a jacket and long trousers? Enjoy the snow. It's nowhere near as cold when it's actually snowing and very pretty too.
Howdyeeeee Ma...no op shop, i like to enjoy every experence one can, freezing was one of them,,, what a exciting day i had, playing in the snow, c U out there in the play ground...Billeeeee
Excellent thanks Ma,
setting off tomorrow and had intended to go a little further to Narooma but a personal reference beats an entry in a book.
My next post should be from Moruya,
John
Hope you enjoy Moruya as much as we do John. Take a walk out to the end of the breakwall and watch the boats going in and out over the bar. A walk along the beach is great as well.
If you are looking for a good butcher go through the main street to the roundabout and hang a left and just up there on the right is a bakery, green grocer and a butcher. We got the best corned beef we have ever had from him and in fact all the meat we have purchased there has been top quality.
Haven't tried the pies from the butcher (he has hot ones too) but the pies from the bakery are pretty ordinary.
Enjoy yourself.
Howdyeee traveler, im in a free camp just out side of Glenrowan, at Lake Mokoan, might stay a couple of days just to get over the cold,,,hehehe,snow... U want to meet up so we can do the Great ocean rd togeather, before we go to Gunbower,or Green ....???? c U out there in the play ground..Billeeee
looks like you are having a great trip. That part of the NSW coast is great and not so busy. Enjoy.
Loving Darwin, extending stay again :)
Good luck with your travels up the coast, I may eventually bump into you if I go south via Qld instead of down the middle.
Jo
Yes Billeee, would be good to catch up again. Have traveled to Moruya and may stay a couple of days. How much time do you want to take to do the GOR and get back to Greens Lake? If we deduct that time from the beginning of November we can meet.
Will take the ferry as suggested in the other GOR thread and can take as much time as needed to get to Geelong.
John
Hi Jo,
As it happened the GPS did a good job of getting me through the suburbs, it must be set to avoid tolls 'cos I didn't pass one!!!
Enjoy your time in Darwin, who knows we may meet up as long as we post here and keep in touch.
John