Set off from Paul's place and drove to Calliope, I have been here a couple of times before but I have taken more photos. This is a great free camp on the north side of the river, the first time I camped here the causeway was opened and you could drive across and camp on the south side but now you have to drive on the Dawson Highway over the bridge and turn right on the old road to access the south side.
Sid was already there and I have camped behind him on the grass by the road, looking at only a couple of nights here so haven't set up thoroughly. To find the camp you have to look for the blue rest area signs and drive past the Historical Village and down to the camp.
You certainly have the knack John. You just seem to find the real nice spots mate. Enjoy your time there.
the rocket said
03:59 AM Sep 10, 2014
wow. wish I was there. watch out for a hose being thrown from above outside the toilet to inside the toilet. fair dinkin when concentrating you could think its snake and get the shock of your life. know the person this happened to. true story.
hey, also wondering if that is my Grandkids in the photo.
-- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 10th of September 2014 04:01:56 AM
Nelly said
10:20 AM Sep 10, 2014
Great photos John. As Doug said you certainly find some great places.
Glenelg said
10:27 AM Sep 10, 2014
ya i agree, great places & great pic John.
jules47 said
10:56 AM Sep 10, 2014
Calliope is a "must stay" on the way north or south!
Vic41 said
12:46 PM Sep 10, 2014
Looks like a great spot John.
Is that damage to the bridge support pylons from flood action (trees etc being washed downstream)
yeoeleven said
03:53 PM Sep 10, 2014
Vic41 wrote:
Looks like a great spot John.
Is that damage to the bridge support pylons from flood action (trees etc being washed downstream)
Yes Vic the crossing is closed due to some prior flooding.
John
yeoeleven said
08:39 PM Sep 11, 2014
Getting back to a previous post about Boulder Creek and comments about the small friendly camp that it is, 4 couples who met up at B C are travelling south together. They all met at happy hours and became friends and that is a great recommendation to go and camp at Boulder Creek when travelling north or south. They all rocked in here at Calliope this afternoon and it was like old times at B C.
John
Woolly said
09:16 PM Sep 11, 2014
This is off topic but I'm on the phone so am having problems.
I would just like to say that Yeoeleven you are a true inspiration. I have been reading your blog for the last 3 days from the start, currently am halfway through 2013.
The fact that you have managed to travel around the block with very little hands on experience in an old hiace & carry on with a never give up attitude.
The amount of friends you have made & people you have helped along the way is truly a indication of your character.
The fact that you have taken the time to write about your time on the road & the info that is posted in your blog is brilliant.
I have never met you but you appear to be a true blue person that I is always willing to help those in need.
When the time comes for us to hit the road, I only hope I can come close to doing what you have done.
P.S if someone can put this in a post in the correct place I would be very appreciativ.
jules47 said
09:23 PM Sep 11, 2014
Woolly, your post is in a good spot - Yeoeleven (John) is an inspiration to young and old, he will be chuffed to read your post. He is one of my very good friends, and I admire his drive and determination, if he wants something, he makes it happen!!!
billeeeeeee said
09:52 PM Sep 11, 2014
Woolly wrote:
This is off topic but I'm on the phone so am having problems. I would just like to say that Yeoeleven you are a true inspiration. I have been reading your blog for the last 3 days from the start, currently am halfway through 2013. The fact that you have managed to travel around the block with very little hands on experience in an old hiace & carry on with a never give up attitude. The amount of friends you have made & people you have helped along the way is truly a indication of your character. The fact that you have taken the time to write about your time on the road & the info that is posted in your blog is brilliant. I have never met you but you appear to be a true blue person that I is always willing to help those in need. When the time comes for us to hit the road, I only hope I can come close to doing what you have done. P.S if someone can put this in a post in the correct place I would be very appreciativ.
Did you know Woolly, nearly 4 years ago ,I had to bail John out of the lock up !!Twice!! each time it was for persistently , Mooning the bar maid in a pub at Mannum in south Aussie, I could write a essay about John, but I will tell you this, He is a amazing guy, seems like he has been my friend forever, he is a Nutter ,first class,,, fruit loop, of the first order, !!And!!, his beard is growing faster than mine,,,grrrrrr,, think he has been cutting the hairs off his mothers chest, and gluing them to his short beard, to make it look longer , !!And!! he likes F/male back packers, German, French, stay excited Woolly,,,,,,,,, Billeeeeeee
Ask John what was going on beneath the table, with Majika in Tassie,,,,,,,,,heheheh
-- Edited by billeeeeeee on Thursday 11th of September 2014 10:29:57 PM
Well what can I say. Thanks for your comments Woolly, I started the blog just after my first forum post about my 12 month plan and it has just kept on keeping on. If it encourages others to get out on the road then that is a good thing.
Now Billeee never tells porkies or stretches the truth but if anyone on this forum knows me well it is him, we met when we first started out and have been best friends since then.
John
Mezzie said
07:36 AM Sep 15, 2014
You guys crack me up! I can't wait to see you all at Greens
jules47 said
09:14 AM Sep 15, 2014
Mezzie wrote:
You guys crack me up! I can't wait to see you all at Greens
Mezzie - we all got confused over here in WA - we thought you were going to hop on a plane and come over for the get together at Seabird - now I see it is Greens where we will most likely see you!!! See Ya!
Set off from Paul's place and drove to Calliope, I have been here a couple of times before but I have taken more photos. This is a great free camp on the north side of the river, the first time I camped here the causeway was opened and you could drive across and camp on the south side but now you have to drive on the Dawson Highway over the bridge and turn right on the old road to access the south side.
Sid was already there and I have camped behind him on the grass by the road, looking at only a couple of nights here so haven't set up thoroughly. To find the camp you have to look for the blue rest area signs and drive past the Historical Village and down to the camp.
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/calliope-river-rest-area.html
http://yeoeleven.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/calliope-revisited.html
wow. wish I was there. watch out for a hose being thrown from above outside the toilet to inside the toilet. fair dinkin when concentrating you could think its snake and get the shock of your life. know the person this happened to. true story.
hey, also wondering if that is my Grandkids in the photo.
-- Edited by the rocket on Wednesday 10th of September 2014 04:01:56 AM
Looks like a great spot John.
Is that damage to the bridge support pylons from flood action (trees etc being washed downstream)
Yes Vic the crossing is closed due to some prior flooding.
John
Getting back to a previous post about Boulder Creek and comments about the small friendly camp that it is, 4 couples who met up at B C are travelling south together. They all met at happy hours and became friends and that is a great recommendation to go and camp at Boulder Creek when travelling north or south. They all rocked in here at Calliope this afternoon and it was like old times at B C.
John
Did you know Woolly, nearly 4 years ago ,I had to bail John out of the lock up !!Twice!! each time it was for persistently , Mooning the bar maid in a pub at Mannum in south Aussie, I could write a essay about John, but I will tell you this, He is a amazing guy, seems like he has been my friend forever, he is a Nutter ,first class,,, fruit loop, of the first order, !!And!!, his beard is growing faster than mine,,,grrrrrr,, think he has been cutting the hairs off his mothers chest, and gluing them to his short beard, to make it look longer , !!And!! he likes F/male back packers, German, French, stay excited Woolly,,,,,,,,, Billeeeeeee
Ask John what was going on beneath the table, with Majika in Tassie,,,,,,,,,heheheh
-- Edited by billeeeeeee on Thursday 11th of September 2014 10:29:57 PM
Well what can I say. Thanks for your comments Woolly, I started the blog just after my first forum post about my 12 month plan and it has just kept on keeping on. If it encourages others to get out on the road then that is a good thing.
Now Billeee never tells porkies or stretches the truth but if anyone on this forum knows me well it is him, we met when we first started out and have been best friends since then.
John
You guys crack me up! I can't wait to see you all at Greens
Mezzie - we all got confused over here in WA - we thought you were going to hop on a plane and come over for the get together at Seabird - now I see it is Greens where we will most likely see you!!! See Ya!