Saturday 15th March 2014 (part two): Walcha (pronounced Wol-ka) is about an hour south of Armidale. Every year it holds an agricultural show, an important few days of judging and displays. The show had already been underway for a day and half by the time we turned up on Saturday afternoon, so we had missed … Continue reading Walcha Agricultural Show (NSW)
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Armidale Autumn Festival (NSW)
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)
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)
The Reluctant Retiree 