Lovely drive between Dubbo and Orange on the Mitchell Highway, not too hilly with beautiful green vistas and not too much traffic. After 300kms I arrived here by 1pm but I did set off at 7am and had lunch at Macca's in Orange. Last time going to Geen's lake I went down the Newell via Parkes and Forbes.
This camp Carcoar Dam Camps6 #491 is in one of the windiest places in Australia, it must be it is sitting under a wind farm. When driving in you can see which way the predominant wind is blowing by the facing of the turbines and it is easy to look for a spot with a hillside between your camp and the wind direction.
It is a beautiful area right on the dam with dam water on tap, showers and flushing toilets but hilly and flat spots are not easy to find. As previously planned I intend to drive between 200 and 300kms alternate days and so will stay here another night, no hardship. John
Triple333 said
01:34 AM Oct 18, 2013
Looks lovely! I'm hoping to head to Greens Lake next week. It would seem all the best folk are starting to congregate there ;)
copper1 said
02:05 AM Oct 18, 2013
John, great spot Carcoar Dam we stayed for two nights back in May and the trees were just losing there leaves. Looks good as always enjoy your time.
jules47 said
02:33 AM Oct 18, 2013
Hope the fires aren't near you John!!!!! Stay safe and take care!
GaryKelly said
02:53 AM Oct 18, 2013
Talk about a room with a view! Love the first shot looking down at the Toyo with all that beautiful scenery. What a life!
Dougwe said
03:35 AM Oct 18, 2013
John, you have done it again. Nice.
neilnruth said
03:41 AM Oct 18, 2013
John I'd stay put there - go any further and you might run into those fires. Enjoy.
yeoeleven said
03:54 PM Oct 18, 2013
Thanks for the heads up, I had no idea about the NSW fires. Looking up now I find that there is no danger here where I am or in the direction I will be travelling also the colder weather today will help those troubled areas.
Going nowhere today and heading for Bethungra Dam tomorrow.
John
jules47 said
04:26 PM Oct 18, 2013
Carcoar looks like a great spot - take care and be aware of the fires, even though it is cooler, they can still be burning. Enjoy your view!
Our view this morning is wonderful - the lake is sparkling, light breeze, blue sky!
shekon said
04:54 PM Oct 18, 2013
Another great spot John. Enjoy and stay safe around the area.
Happywanderer said
07:51 PM Oct 18, 2013
90 fires burning across NSW, 30 out of control.
There are no fires near me at Terramungamine but still surrounded by smoke.
What a beautiful spot.
yeoeleven said
10:40 PM Oct 18, 2013
Happywanderer wrote:
90 fires burning across NSW, 30 out of control. There are no fires near me at Terramungamine but still surrounded by smoke. What a beautiful spot.
Leaving Carcoar early Saturday with a couple of sunrise pics. John
copper1 said
04:52 PM Oct 19, 2013
Nice John, looks like the smoke from these fires is everywhere. Smoky sun filled morning here at Milton on the South Coast. look forward to the next update travel safe.
johnq said
05:07 PM Oct 19, 2013
GaryKelly wrote:
Talk about a room with a view! Love the first shot looking down at the Toyo with all that beautiful scenery. What a life!
Yes, that and the last shot.
John has the knack of making photos interesting and connected to the story line, by including the vehicles, people and camping set-ups.
This camp Carcoar Dam Camps6 #491 is in one of the windiest places in Australia, it must be it is sitting under a wind farm. When driving in you can see which way the predominant wind is blowing by the facing of the turbines and it is easy to look for a spot with a hillside between your camp and the wind direction.
It is a beautiful area right on the dam with dam water on tap, showers and flushing toilets but hilly and flat spots are not easy to find. As previously planned I intend to drive between 200 and 300kms alternate days and so will stay here another night, no hardship. John
John, great spot Carcoar Dam we stayed for two nights back in May and the trees were just losing there leaves. Looks good as always enjoy your time.
Thanks for the heads up, I had no idea about the NSW fires. Looking up now I find that there is no danger here where I am or in the direction I will be travelling also the colder weather today will help those troubled areas.
Going nowhere today and heading for Bethungra Dam tomorrow.
John
Our view this morning is wonderful - the lake is sparkling, light breeze, blue sky!
There are no fires near me at Terramungamine but still surrounded by smoke.
What a beautiful spot.
Yes Marj I enjoyed Terramungamine on my way to Greens last year http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/terramungamine-reserve-north-of-dubbo.html here are a few pics. Just a short trip across to Mandooran but take the fly spray. John
Leaving Carcoar early Saturday with a couple of sunrise pics. John
Nice John, looks like the smoke from these fires is everywhere. Smoky sun filled morning here at Milton on the South Coast. look forward to the next update travel safe.
Yes, that and the last shot.
John has the knack of making photos interesting and connected to the story line, by including the vehicles, people and camping set-ups.
Thanks to John, at the same time for doing so.