That is the plan this trip, to head west of home for a few weeks, just following our nose, stopping at whatever takes our fancy. But our distance west won't be any further than St George, QLD, due to time and a dog that is still not keen on car travel. Since we have travelled … Continue reading Go West young man, Go West
St George, Qld
Usually when we stay at Swinging Bridge it’s a one night stop and a quick early get away in the morning. This time it was nice to have a leisurely breakfast, let the canvas dry, go for a walk all before packing up. We had morning tea under the shade of the trees enjoying the … Continue reading St George, Qld
Q – Balonne River at St George
Balonne River at St George – OR, M, W, F, D, ND. Camping is below the weir at St George, just over the Bridge. Access can be a little rough in places. Several areas to camp near the river or further up. Short pleasant walk into town. Drinking water to fill up water tanks is available at … Continue reading Q – Balonne River at St George
Nindigully Pub
45 km South East of St George is Nindigully Pub or "The Gully" as it’s locally known and easier to say, is pretty much these days 4 houses and a pub on a riverbank. The pub is perched on the banks of the Moonie River, established in 1864 it is the longest continually licensed pub … Continue reading Nindigully Pub
Q – Nindigully Pub
Nindigully Pub – OR, M, W, F, D, ND, S, T, B, BR, DP. 45 km South East of St George is Nindigully Pub or "The Gully" as it’s locally known. This is a large area next to the Moonie River, sites next to the river go quick but they are the dustiest ones. Towards the back … Continue reading Q – Nindigully Pub
Lees Reserve
Sorry for the delay to our followers in getting this post up. Well we have got ourselves a beaut spot right on the river, but more on that later. There was a mass evacuation in the morning at the pub with everyone pulling out early. We were on the road just after 8am heading towards … Continue reading Lees Reserve
Q – Lees Reserve
Lees Reserve, F, OR, B, W, M, D,ND, BR - There are several free camping areas along the Dumesque River not far out of Goondiwindi. Lees Reserve, is the third one along, the camping areas are sign posted on the main road, there is also a blue skip bin up near the main road. It's … Continue reading Q – Lees Reserve
Bengalla Reserve
We are so are so lucky in Australia to have some great free camping areas. I know many councils are closing them down but good on the Goondiwindi council for allowing free camping along the river. Support the town and do you shopping there if staying at any of these areas. We think we like … Continue reading Bengalla Reserve
Q – Bengalla Reserve
Bengalla Reserve - F, OR, B, W, M, D,ND, BR – There are several free camping areas along the Dumesque River not far out of Goondiwindi. Bengalla Reserve, is the fourth one along, the camping areas are sign posted on the main road, there is also a blue skip bin up near the main road. As you enter the … Continue reading Q – Bengalla Reserve
Heifer Creek Theiss Memorial
Don't you just love GPS's especially on country roads. They take you on roads you wouldn't think of traveling up and down windy roads, past lovely vistas. Try and send you up some dirt road short cut, or just try and tell you to turn down a road that just isn't there and then get … Continue reading Heifer Creek Theiss Memorial