Driving Around Taree
A tour of the town in which I currently reside, Taree Mid North Coast NSW Australia. The sound level on playback on my comp is pretty low so I hope it's okay on Youtube. aussieodyssey.com
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA Springtime.The wattle trees are blossoming.
The Manning Valley - Part Two
The Manning Valley located in the Greater Taree City Council area on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Part two of this video showcases the tourist attractions of the beautiful Manning Valley.
Highway 1 Australia's greatest road trip: Ep 20 Free camp sites
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I love a good bush camp. In fact, the more remote the merrier. I'll happily forgo caravan park creature comforts - hot showers, camp kitchens and access to a toilet I don't have to dig myself - for a sound night's sleep and the chance to wake with the birds.
The best camping sites are those we discover on remote outback runs: beside rivers, at the end of dirt roads that rise to the top of small ranges for dusk and dawn views, and along lonely beaches. There are times and places when alternate accommodation is the only option.
In capital cities and holiday spots like Broome, caravan parks provide a chance to spruce up, and when the weather turns ugly, like it did on the final leg of our NSW adventure - a good cheap motel usually does the trick.
A lot of people have asked me about free community campsites and roadside rest areas which can be a real money-saver, and whether I feel safe during the night, especially with a baby on board. David and I have never had any problems, but we are particularly picky about where we pull up for the night.
There is safety in numbers, and on remote stretches of highway, north-west WA is a good example - many travellers use the rest areas which are generally off the highway and offer some basic facilities. We generally skip the roadside stops close to capital cities and big towns, and those so close to the road that your presence might draw interest from passing traffic.
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The ZEN Details Episode 1: Pink Cherry Blossoms 4k UHD Relaxation Nature Video
Spring and the Pink Cherry blossoms.
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Free Camping in the mighty Murray
The Murray River is 2,530 km long
The River Murray rises near Mount Kosciuszko in the Australian Alps and flows 2,530 km to the Southern Ocean, near Goolwa in South Australia. This snapshot covers the upper part of the Murray catchment from Howlong to the river's headwaters at Lake Mulwala, near Yarrawonga .
There are 100's of free camping spots along the river, so this just shows a few.
Some facts :
The Murray River is Australia's longest single river.
The Murray River is the third longest navigable river in the world.
The Murray River is navigable from the Hume Dam, near Albury (NSW) to Lake Alexandrina (SA).
The Murray River is about seven times longer than the Thames.
The world's largest River Red Gum forest grows on the banks of the Murray River.
The Murray River is more than 60 million years old.
Indiginous Australians have lived in the Murray River valley for at least 40,000 years.
The Murray River was named after Colonial Secretary Sir George Murray.
The Murray–Darling Basin is home to 2 million people.
The natural flow out of the Murray River Mouth was about 12,000 gigalitres of water per year.
Only 4% of the rainfall in the Murray-Darling Basin arrives at the Murray River Mouth and flows into the sea.
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Thungutti Camping Ground, New England National Park, NSW
Quiet and beautiful national park camping site at Thungutti in the New England National Park off the Waterfall Way. Camp kitchen, toilets, cold shower. Drinking water if boiled. Many walking trails. Point Lookout is spectacular up the road. Fees $5 / person / night.
What Do You Say UK...About New Zealand's Wildlife?
UK travellers recount their encounters with the incredible New Zealand wildlife. Come explore Natural New Zealand on our thirteen night escorted holiday:
5 ways to experience a working outback station, Outback Queensland
Looking for a true Outback Queensland experience? Shandonvale Station is only 1.5 hours from Longreach where you can explore 15,000 acres of a working outback station.
Get friendly with the locals including kangaroos, donkeys, horses, emus, chickens, pigs, goats and even camels. You can help with the daily workings of the station and herd sheep by buggy, cattle by air and even catch your dinner from the river for a true paddock to plate experience.
Did we mention you even stay in luxurious accommodation in a recently renovated, one-hundred-year-old Shearer’s Quarters?
Find out more about this epic Outback Queensland experience: