Hunter Valley

From Moree we headed for the Hunter Vally our first nights stop was at a free camp at Wallabadah about 10 kms from Quirindi, its a overnight rest area that is situated beside a park that celebrates the ships of the 1st Fleet and the people that sailed on them

Next morning we hit the road and first stop was Murrundi for Lunch at Paradise Park where we did a bush walk called  the Eye of the Needle, an up hill climb thru a deep narrow crack in the cliff  so tight you can barely turn around then to a lookout over the town and valley.

Back down and lunch and a small rest then on the road again thru Blandford to Burning Mountain Reserve where we did another walk. The Burning mountains is the result of a underground coal seam that has been on fire for about 5500 years. 

We are camped at the reserve with 6 other campers and are quite tired after our big ay of walking

Today we drove to Towarri National Park, its really lovely, walked up to the Washpools at Middlebrook Creek from the camping area, had the place mostly to ourselves only had 2 cars drive in and have a look.

Lit a fire and cooked chicken for dinner in the camp oven, was delicious.

After dark we went out for a look and found a wombat, but we weren't able to get too close as he was frightened and ran back down his hole.

Has been a wonderful day, the sort I love,just poking around in the bush.

Scone was our next stop did nothing exciting just spending the weekend here so I an catch up on the washing and Fred can play bowls.

Monday we were on the move again to Broke and  have decided to base ourselves here for the week as it a really nice free camp spot, its a really nice,a big grassy area with plenty of trees for shade and a creek running past at the back. It is surposed to be a 3 night limit but have chattered to the locals and there is no drama if you want to stay longer. Broke is only tiny a population of 400, so very laid back and easy going.

Went out on day trips most days explored the area around Wollemi mostly looking at old buildings and scenery and wineries another day we went and looked at Aboriginal Art at Biame Cave and more scenic driving and wineries did get some yummy olives and cheese.

Moved into Cessnock on Saturday so Fred could have another game of bowls and more importantly watch the Football as there was no telly at Broke