Monday, 18 March 2013
Mt Kosciuszko National Park Cirucit
Jo & I did a long drive starting in Corryong then following the Alpine Way to Thredbo. It was a very demanding drive as it was really steep and curving road. It is no wonder that the road is not suitable for vehicles towing vans or trailers. It is also closed during the winter.
Stopped at Tom Groggin for a look. It is a really pretty spot and right on the Upper Murray. Saw lots of roos. Thredbo has really changed since I was last there in the eighties!!! Very up-market with lots of ski resorts.
We had lunch in Jindabyne then drove on to Berridale along the Snowy Mts Highway which was a good highway compared with the Alpine Way.We did leave ourselves enough time to drive to Charlotte Pass to see Mt Kosciuszko up close and personal. At Adaminaby we went north towards Kiandra but then turned onto the Khankoban- Cabramurra Road to complete the circuit back to Corryong.
After Cabramurra we saw miles and miles of dead forest. As far as the eye can see, in the paddocks and on the ridges extending to the horizon, are dead trees. However, it isn't fire that has killed these tens of thousands of gum trees as we first thought but the culprit for this seemingly wanton destruction is a critter no bigger than your little fingernail – it's the eucalyptus (or gum tree) weevil.
After crossing over the Tumut Pond Dam, (water levels in all the dams seemed to be very low), we continued along the road and finally arrived back to Corryong about 6.00PM.
Stopped at Tom Groggin for a look. It is a really pretty spot and right on the Upper Murray. Saw lots of roos. Thredbo has really changed since I was last there in the eighties!!! Very up-market with lots of ski resorts.
We had lunch in Jindabyne then drove on to Berridale along the Snowy Mts Highway which was a good highway compared with the Alpine Way.We did leave ourselves enough time to drive to Charlotte Pass to see Mt Kosciuszko up close and personal. At Adaminaby we went north towards Kiandra but then turned onto the Khankoban- Cabramurra Road to complete the circuit back to Corryong.
After Cabramurra we saw miles and miles of dead forest. As far as the eye can see, in the paddocks and on the ridges extending to the horizon, are dead trees. However, it isn't fire that has killed these tens of thousands of gum trees as we first thought but the culprit for this seemingly wanton destruction is a critter no bigger than your little fingernail – it's the eucalyptus (or gum tree) weevil.
After crossing over the Tumut Pond Dam, (water levels in all the dams seemed to be very low), we continued along the road and finally arrived back to Corryong about 6.00PM.
Saturday, 16 March 2013
March 17 - Tumut - Corryong
Before leaving Tumut we visited the Visitors Centre. We were told that the road to Tom Groggins from Khancoban was not suitable for cars towing caravans or trailers. New plan! Stan! We came as far as Corryong and have set up camp in the caravan park. Tomorrow we will drive down to Tom Groggin minus the van and do a loop back to Corryong via Thredbo, Jindabyne, Adaminaby and Kiandra.
The Alpine Way from Tumut to Corryong is a really pretty drive. The country looks really good. Stopped at Batlow from some of their famous potatoes and apples then had coffee in Tumbarumba. After Tumbarumba. Jo & I drove the 2kms in to see the Paddys River Falls. They were almost alongside the road and lots of water tumbling down. Just before Corryong, we crossed the Murray River and found ourselves in Victoria.
The Alpine Way from Tumut to Corryong is a really pretty drive. The country looks really good. Stopped at Batlow from some of their famous potatoes and apples then had coffee in Tumbarumba. After Tumbarumba. Jo & I drove the 2kms in to see the Paddys River Falls. They were almost alongside the road and lots of water tumbling down. Just before Corryong, we crossed the Murray River and found ourselves in Victoria.
Tumut - Corryong
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| Paddys River Falls |
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| Kosciuszko National PArk from Southern Cloud Lookout |
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| Kosciuszko National PArk from Southern Cloud Lookout |
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| Murray River on Alpine Way |
Friday, 15 March 2013
Early Trip Photos
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| Sunset Reflections Goondiwindi |
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| Houseboat - Burrendong Dam |
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| Burrendong Dam |
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| Allan & Jo - Burrendong Dam |
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| Hakea |
Murray -Darling Trip - Brisbane - Tumut
11-16 March
Jo & I left Brisbane and headed towards Goondiwindi via Cunningham's Gap and Warwick. The road up the Gap was quite wavy - guess all the trucks driving over the wet surface. Met up with Pat and Allan in Goondiwindi.
Next stop was Keepit Lake State Park via Gunnedah. On the road again and this time we stayed for two nights at Burrendong Dam. It is near Wellington. It is a huge holiday spot with lots of permanent cabins. The Lake is popular with boaties and fishermen. there is a tagged fish in the lake that is worth $50 000 if it is caught before Easter. We went to the near by Arboretum which was quite interesting. Liked the Hakeas as they were near flowering.
Had a short run to Cowra. After setting up the vans, Allan and I went for a drive to see the Japanese War Cemetery. We felt both the Japanese and Australian War Graves section was very tastefully done. We thought it was a really peaceful site.
Saw the site of the POW Camp. What I did not realise is there were Italian, Korean, Chinese and Indonesians in the camp as well as Japanese.
Also visited the Japanese Gardens. Again we felt the peace and serenity of the setting.
Went to the RSL for dinner and to watch the footy. YEAH the Lions won the Finals of the NAB Cup!!! hope it is the forerunner to a great season.
Today we arrived in Tumut. The caravan park is huge and a beautiful shady setting where we are about to relax with a wine.
Jo & I left Brisbane and headed towards Goondiwindi via Cunningham's Gap and Warwick. The road up the Gap was quite wavy - guess all the trucks driving over the wet surface. Met up with Pat and Allan in Goondiwindi.
Next stop was Keepit Lake State Park via Gunnedah. On the road again and this time we stayed for two nights at Burrendong Dam. It is near Wellington. It is a huge holiday spot with lots of permanent cabins. The Lake is popular with boaties and fishermen. there is a tagged fish in the lake that is worth $50 000 if it is caught before Easter. We went to the near by Arboretum which was quite interesting. Liked the Hakeas as they were near flowering.
Had a short run to Cowra. After setting up the vans, Allan and I went for a drive to see the Japanese War Cemetery. We felt both the Japanese and Australian War Graves section was very tastefully done. We thought it was a really peaceful site.
Saw the site of the POW Camp. What I did not realise is there were Italian, Korean, Chinese and Indonesians in the camp as well as Japanese.
Also visited the Japanese Gardens. Again we felt the peace and serenity of the setting.
Went to the RSL for dinner and to watch the footy. YEAH the Lions won the Finals of the NAB Cup!!! hope it is the forerunner to a great season.
Today we arrived in Tumut. The caravan park is huge and a beautiful shady setting where we are about to relax with a wine.
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