Greens lake - off the Midland Highway, near Corop, (west of Stanhope, and East of Elmore).
Weekend 5th and 6th November - although many arriving early and staying longer.
Melbourne Cup Party on if anyone is there early (BYO Hat).
Dogs allowed under control.
Toilets, no showers, no power (? water)
Happywanderer said
10:36 AM Sep 23, 2011
Exactly right Rip and Rosie. No drinking water.
jules47 said
02:45 PM Sep 23, 2011
That's the plan - see you there - water - just remember the vodka!!!!!!
Happywanderer said
03:20 PM Sep 23, 2011
There is usually a Turkish Bazaar on here in Echuca the day before Melbourne Cup Day. They close off the main street and the stalls cover the whole street. With all sorts of entertainment as well. I haven't heard anything for this years yet , but will check it out.
They also have a Melbourne Cup Day at the Echuca Racing Club on the Tuesday of the cup.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 23rd of September 2011 03:23:39 PM
Mr Red said
08:08 PM Sep 23, 2011
Hi Happywander,
At Greens Lake are there any Barbeques or fire rings around the camping area and is wood freely available.
Mr Red.
Happywanderer said
08:15 PM Sep 23, 2011
Didn't see any BBQs Mr Red, but did see lots of areas where fires had been, just on the ground in front of where people were camped. At night there was at least 2 or 3 fires going. Must take own firewood with you I was told.
sucastja said
08:30 PM Sep 23, 2011
Good idea to take your own firewood because there's not much around - will be even less after the cup weekend.
Happywanderer said
08:57 PM Sep 28, 2011
Looks like I will be heading there on the Tuesday 1st Nov. Hoping most of the long weekenders will be leaving as I'm arriving. Am busy getting myself sorted at moment. Myrtle has had her service and is now running better than ever after having the points in the distributor replaced. Will get new gas bottle tomorrow and have a battery gauge arriving in the next few days. Then intend heading out there for a couple of days next week depending on the weather. Maybe going to the Elmore Field Day while there and popping over to Shepparton on way home to see if any cheap curtains. The one I've ordered for across the back of kitchen is still another week away. That will be 4 weeks. Not good enough. Will get my own from Spotlight ready made next time for other windows.
jules47 said
09:33 PM Sep 28, 2011
Thanks for the update Marj - reckon I will be coming in around the Wednesday or Thursday - Norma might get there on the Tuesday as well - she will let you know anyway - getting closer every day!!!yay!!!
jonathan said
06:42 AM Sep 29, 2011
Hi all ..
My plans still are to be be there but just yet not quite sure of dates and times .. suffice to say that I like to arrive early wherever I travel to .. Dont like surprises hehe ! but if all goes well and I can get away from Sydney early, then I will first head down to Macquarie Woods in NSW (approx halfway between Bathurst and Orange) and spend some time there. Its a great free camp with plenty of room .. drop toilets and porcelain pushbutton toilets too .. plenty of water but no showers .. well maintained by the Forrestry and a nice place to chill out ..
From there will head down via Forbes .. to Colleambally .. to Echuca ..
cheers
Jon
jules47 said
01:27 PM Sep 29, 2011
Hi Jon - sure hope you make it!
Travel Bug said
04:42 PM Sep 29, 2011
Marj, thanks for the update. I intend arriving about Thursday 3rd. Possibly the day before. Rip and Rosie, my hat (and pink champagne) is ready!!
Everyone else, looking forward to meeting those I haven't met.....and catching up again with those I have met.
Cheers.
Beth54 said
06:09 PM Sep 29, 2011
I'll be there early too Marj. I hope to leave here on the 26th, and want to be back at Tin Can Bay by the 10th for b-i-l's 60th bash.
Greens Lake..party central!
Ma said
06:19 PM Sep 29, 2011
Why can't I come too
Oh yes, I remember............we are getting ready to go to Tassie.
Hope there will be another one next year sometime. It all sounds so exciting and I'm sure it will be a blast.
If It's anything like the one we had in Mudgee, it will be the talk of the town and around the campfires for many moons to come
Happywanderer said
06:45 PM Sep 29, 2011
Call in on your way through Ma. Yahoo! Not long to go now.
pricey43 said
07:06 PM Sep 29, 2011
We are still on track to come but don't know dates yet. Maybe Wednesday, depends on mother's specialist appointments. Also dropping dogs off in Midura making it a long way round, but what the heck!!!!!!!!!
sucastja said
07:30 PM Sep 29, 2011
pricey43 wrote:
We are still on track to come but don't know dates yet. Maybe Wednesday, depends on mother's specialist appointments. Also dropping dogs off in Midura making it a long way round, but what the heck!!!!!!!!!
Dogs are allowed under control if you'd rather bring them. I'll be bringing my little bloke
Ma said
07:34 PM Sep 29, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
Call in on your way through Ma. Yahoo! Not long to go now.
We don't leave here till the 10th Nov Marj and the weekend you are all getting together is my mum's birthday and also mine, and as for calling in on our way through, we don't go that way from here. We head straight down the Princes Highway.
pricey43 said
07:46 PM Sep 29, 2011
Have been dog sitting the daughter's lab for a couple of months. Her turn to reciprocate. Our little Jack Russell is fine in the van but the Lab would be a nightmare!!!!!
Rip and Rosie said
08:10 AM Sep 30, 2011
Not sure which day we will be arriving- but will be there before the weekend. Really looking forward to it.
Happywanderer said
03:02 PM Sep 30, 2011
I am heading to Greens Lake during the next week if anyone else is a round. Probably Thursday as my new curtain is due to arrive on Wednesday. JazzinAround and friend David in their motorhomes are heading there early in the week having arrived back from W.A. They will be staying around for a while as Jazzin is hoping to do a few markets in the area selling her crafts.
So if anyone happens to be staying out there come and say hello. I will be coming and going depending on the weather and finances as having bought a few things am waiting for them to be fitted and hoping to buy new awning in a fortnight.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 30th of September 2011 04:12:00 PM
pauline said
03:13 PM Sep 30, 2011
Wow Marj you have come a long way since your last aborted trip, GREAT to see Cheers
Happywanderer said
04:13 PM Sep 30, 2011
Gotta keep that dream alive Pauline. Would love to head back up to Qld to see my son before it gets too hot but not financial enough at the moment. Still have a few more things to get to make Myrtle comfortable.
pauline said
04:31 PM Sep 30, 2011
I'd like to being going to Greens Lake and meeting all you mad I mean good people, just not possible at the moment, but make sure you have enough fun for me.
ChiChi1 said
04:36 PM Sep 30, 2011
Am going to get there before the weekend too I think. Can't wait. Molly is also keen. She knows when I pick up the van keys and is right there at my ankles. No chance of leaving her behind.
Boroma577 said
09:26 PM Sep 30, 2011
ChiChi1 wrote:
Molly is also keen.
If that is Molly in your avatar ChiChi.....she is GORGEOUS.
Esmeralda said
02:16 PM Oct 1, 2011
At the moment still not sure if there Thursday or Friday.
Happywanderer said
10:17 PM Oct 3, 2011
I'm heading to Greens Lake either Wednesday or Thursday of this week. JazzinAround is already there as is David, a friend of hers who is heading back to Tassie on Friday. I hope to stay at least 5 days this trip, there is going to be a little rain but the night are supposed to be up to 10 degrees and days 22 -24 degrees. Have an appointment back home here next Monday then may go back out there again for another peaceful stay. Jazz will be around the area now till our Nov meet there, having just come back from WA. Anyone around the area looking for somewhere pleasant and peaceful to stay don't forget to say hello if you do come by.
Rip and Rosie said
10:31 PM Oct 3, 2011
Enjoy yourself Marj.
jonathan said
11:10 PM Oct 3, 2011
.. good for you, Marj .. I like the way your stepping into your travels ..
Let me get this right before I get it confused.
Greens lake - off the Midland Highway, near Corop, (west of Stanhope, and East of Elmore).
Weekend 5th and 6th November - although many arriving early and staying longer.
Melbourne Cup Party on if anyone is there early (BYO Hat).
Dogs allowed under control.
Toilets, no showers, no power (? water)
There is usually a Turkish Bazaar on here in Echuca the day before Melbourne Cup Day. They close off the main street and the stalls cover the whole street. With all sorts of entertainment as well.
I haven't heard anything for this years yet , but will check it out.
They also have a Melbourne Cup Day at the Echuca Racing Club on the Tuesday of the cup.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 23rd of September 2011 03:23:39 PM
Hi Happywander,
At Greens Lake are there any Barbeques or fire rings around the camping area and is wood freely available.
Mr Red.
Must take own firewood with you I was told.
Will get new gas bottle tomorrow and have a battery gauge arriving in the next few days.
Then intend heading out there for a couple of days next week depending on the weather. Maybe going to the Elmore Field Day while there and popping over to Shepparton on way home to see if any cheap curtains.
The one I've ordered for across the back of kitchen is still another week away. That will be 4 weeks. Not good enough. Will get my own from Spotlight ready made next time for other windows.
Hi all ..
My plans still are to be be there but just yet not quite sure of dates and times .. suffice to say that I like to arrive early wherever I travel to .. Dont like surprises hehe ! but if all goes well and I can get away from Sydney early, then I will first head down to Macquarie Woods in NSW (approx halfway between Bathurst and Orange) and spend some time there. Its a great free camp with plenty of room .. drop toilets and porcelain pushbutton toilets too .. plenty of water but no showers .. well maintained by the Forrestry and a nice place to chill out ..
From there will head down via Forbes .. to Colleambally .. to Echuca ..
cheers
Jon
Marj, thanks for the update. I intend arriving about Thursday 3rd. Possibly the day before.
Rip and Rosie, my hat (and pink champagne) is ready!!
Everyone else, looking forward to meeting those I haven't met.....and catching up again with those I have met.
Cheers.
I'll be there early too Marj. I hope to leave here on the 26th, and want to be back at Tin Can Bay by the 10th for b-i-l's 60th bash.
Greens Lake..party central!
Oh yes, I remember............we are getting ready to go to Tassie.
Hope there will be another one next year sometime. It all sounds so exciting and I'm sure it will be a blast.
If It's anything like the one we had in Mudgee, it will be the talk of the town and around the campfires for many moons to come
Yahoo! Not long to go now.
Dogs are allowed under control if you'd rather bring them. I'll be bringing my little bloke
We don't leave here till the 10th Nov Marj and the weekend you are all getting together is my mum's birthday and also mine, and as for calling in on our way through, we don't go that way from here. We head straight down the Princes Highway.
Really looking forward to it.
I am heading to Greens Lake during the next week if anyone else is a round. Probably Thursday as my new curtain is due to arrive on Wednesday. JazzinAround and friend David in their motorhomes are heading there early in the week having arrived back from W.A.
They will be staying around for a while as Jazzin is hoping to do a few markets in the area selling her crafts.
So if anyone happens to be staying out there come and say hello. I will be coming and going depending on the weather and finances as having bought a few things am waiting for them to be fitted and hoping to buy new awning in a fortnight.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 30th of September 2011 04:12:00 PM
Cheers
Would love to head back up to Qld to see my son before it gets too hot but not financial enough at the moment. Still have a few more things to get to make Myrtle comfortable.
If that is Molly in your avatar ChiChi.....she is GORGEOUS.
At the moment still not sure if there Thursday or Friday.
I hope to stay at least 5 days this trip, there is going to be a little rain but the night are supposed to be up to 10 degrees and days 22 -24 degrees.
Have an appointment back home here next Monday then may go back out there again for another peaceful stay.
Jazz will be around the area now till our Nov meet there, having just come back from WA.
Anyone around the area looking for somewhere pleasant and peaceful to stay don't forget to say hello if you do come by.
.. good for you, Marj .. I like the way your stepping into your travels ..