Good update John, I'm at 3 Mile Pool near Old Onslow camped on the Ashburton River, having a break away from the rat race on the highway, the rest areas are getting so crowded that you nearly have to get in about 10am, so am chilling out in a nice peaceful spot, my nearest neighbour is about 300 metres away. No bloody fish here, been trying for 3 days so will give up tomorrow & just look. Keep enjoying yourselves. mike.
Looks like almost the same spot we camped when we were there Mike - indeed a lovely spot - have you driven around yet, found the old jail? Toilets and a nice picnic area there as well.
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Good update John, I'm at 3 Mile Pool near Old Onslow camped on the Ashburton River, having a break away from the rat race on the highway, the rest areas are getting so crowded that you nearly have to get in about 10am, so am chilling out in a nice peaceful spot, my nearest neighbour is about 300 metres away. No bloody fish here, been trying for 3 days so will give up tomorrow & just look. Keep enjoying yourselves. mike.
Hi Mike, last time I camped on the eastern side of the seawall, threw a line in overnight and in the morning pulled in a huge flathead, probably been eating the cow poo that's dropped in there, but tasted good. I think others have caught fish on the other side of the seawall near the river outlet.
If you haven't already done it have a look at the old graveyard and the ruins at Old Onslow.
Good update John, always look forward to them....
-- Edited by Weevil on Saturday 4th of July 2015 04:32:44 PM
Looks like almost the same spot we camped when we were there Mike - indeed a lovely spot - have you driven around yet, found the old jail? Toilets and a nice picnic area there as well.
I passed a sign coming in that said 5 Mile Pool & today while driving around I just seen 3 Mile Pool sign in the grass so I recon I must be at 4 Mile Pool. yeah that rest area's not bad, you wouldn't know it was here, even has WiFi.
Good update John, I'm at 3 Mile Pool near Old Onslow camped on the Ashburton River, having a break away from the rat race on the highway, the rest areas are getting so crowded that you nearly have to get in about 10am, so am chilling out in a nice peaceful spot, my nearest neighbour is about 300 metres away. No bloody fish here, been trying for 3 days so will give up tomorrow & just look. Keep enjoying yourselves. mike.
Hi Mike, last time I camped on the eastern side of the seawall, threw a line in overnight and in the morning pulled in a huge flathead, probably been eating the cow poo that's dropped in there, but tasted good. I think others have caught fish on the other side of the seawall near the river outlet.
If you haven't already done it have a look at the old graveyard and the ruins at Old Onslow.
Good update John, always look forward to them....
-- Edited by Weevil on Saturday 4th of July 2015 04:32:44 PM
Have done all the sites at Old Onslow, next trip will be over the Weir & down the other side for a sticky. I've been told there's fish here but they mustn't like my steak & bread as I haven't any other bait.
