STMWY NSW to Ross River NT Tagalong

Day 1 started with dropping Van off at her boarding kennel then an 8:30 departure for my journey.

I didn’t spend the weekend at Jugiong  as planned but decided to join them in Narrandera instead. Fortunately for me, not them the weather alerts for the flooding or the Murraumbidgee River  and release of water from Burrenjuck dam made it necessary for alternative arrangements.

My first stop was at my favorite Belmore Park. I was here 3 weeks ago and signs of spring can be seen in the gardens. Although it’s a cold 9 degrees.

Lunch stop at a Service Centre near Yass. I parked next to this little blast from the past. It’s the real deal. Mini minor Cooper S.

Most of the drive was in beautiful sunny weather with one stormy patch this side of Wagga Wagga. Network coverage is patchy  so I am pleased I got my second phone as it was needed.

I arrived at Lake Albert CP Narrandera at 4pm. It was good to see familiar faces as well as meet new ones. This trip was postponed from last year so at last it is happening.

We stopped at Hay and admired the sculptured sheep. The big fella is reading ” The Power of One”.

Overnight stop at Yanga RA east of Balranald.

Roadside stop outside of Mildura. View of the Murray River.

Worlds End Reserve, Bura SA.

Bowman’s Park, Crystal Brook SA. Overnight stop. Too wet and windy for a camp fire. Full moon.

Next overnight stop Crystal Brook SA. Local Show on so we spent time looking around.

Along side and beyond the wall was a native playground and garden.

Nature playground and native gardens.

Wet enough for some opportunistic fungi.

Native flora abounds. Taken in misty rain.

Staying tonight in Port Augusta at a CP. Laundry done plus other chores.