Saturday 15th March 2014 (part one): How can I have forgotten to mention that when we pulled into the Armidale Tourist Centre last night, we discovered that we had arrived in time for the Autumn Festival? Armidale is part of the New England High Country, perched within the Great Dividing Range, and this area is … Continue reading Armidale Autumn Festival (NSW)
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To Armidale, via the Dorrigo Rainforest, and the Long Paddock (NSW)
Friday 14th March 2014, 160klms / 100 miles: When this is what you wake up to, you just know your day is going to get up close with nature. We can forgive that our motel has seen better days, because our sleep was deep and peaceful, and it is located in this tranquilly beautiful spot. … Continue reading To Armidale, via the Dorrigo Rainforest, and the Long Paddock (NSW)
To Dorrigo, via the Mid North Coast and Bellingen (NSW)
Thursday 13th March 2014, 287klms / 180 miles: We said goodbye to our friends at Harrington, and headed north. On a previous road trip, "Exploring NSW: Port Macquarie via Crowdy Head and Laurieton" we had travelled through the Crowdy Head National Park bound for Port Macquarie. This time we chose the faster route, the Pacific Highway,and pushed … Continue reading To Dorrigo, via the Mid North Coast and Bellingen (NSW)
The Reluctant Retiree 