Heading south next week Advice please

Happywanderer · The Master

Heading south next week Advice please

spice · Senior Member

Hi HW, I was out that way a month ago and went from Walgett to Bourke then down through Cobar to Griffith. The roads are all sealed. Lots of emus and goats near road, Rod

ozi2 · Guru

Hi HW, the road via Hebel, Lightning Ridge is in very good condition, minimal traffic daylight hours but as Rod mentioned in his post a lot of emu's and goats and of course 'roo's . Its a very interesting drive and we loved every minute of it.

Fuel was around $1.50 + (diesel) at towns like Wilcannia, Cobar. For some "reason" fuel at Bourke was 10cents dearer so check with motormouth or similar if possible to avoid being stung.

We stayed at Nindigully "freecamp", beautiful spot, cheap shower at hotel and toilets 24/7.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip.

cheers

ozi2

pauline · Guru

Great free camp at Bollon also Marj...............

tezza · Senior Member

My suggestion would be to stay north for another couple of months.

2foot6 · Senior Member

What ever way you travel,bring plenty of warm clothes,ITS FREEZING IN ECHUCA smile

Gerty Dancer · Guru

It would be warmer if you come via the coast, but horrible traffic, and roadworks.

Happywanderer · The Master

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. Have decided after going over the map again, I will come back onto the Newell at Gilgandra, .
Bollon is a bit further west than I intend to go Pauline.
You tell my daughter to have her baby in the summer Tezza and I can stay up here where it's warm

Solo Steve · Senior Member

Hey Marj, Helen (Eureka) posted recently saying that she is heading to Lightning Ridge in early July, maybe you could meet up?

Happywanderer · The Master

Hi Steve, Will be in Echuca beginning of July as baby being born 5 th.
Will keep an eye on Helen's movements in case we are passing along the way.

Happywanderer · The Master

Meeting John , yeoeleven, on Wednesday at Kumbia if anyone's in the area.