Travelled 235km Melbourne to Echuca
Stay: Casey’s Bend - bush camp Murray River (-36.072745, 144.659824)
As our Europe trip had to be cancelled, we have spent our time getting the caravan ready (new tyres, brakes, bearings and diesel heater yoo hoo!) for an explore in Australia. Unfortunately most borders are still closed so we have no choice but to head north into NSW to some warmer weather. Our preferred destination would be Sturt National Park situated in the far north west corner of NSW with the hope QLD border opens so we can go to Cameron’s Corner. We would also like to drive along the Darling River between Wilcannia and Bourke....
So we’ve hooked up and taken off on a lovely sunny day driving 235km to Casey Bend (-36.072745, 144.659824), a free campsite on the Murray River, just west of Echuca. We topped up with fuel along the way but missed out on the cheapest we saw in Kilmore ($1.05). In Elmore we popped into the Tourist Info Centre and got a few brochures. We decided as we have previously explored Elmore we would have a walk around Rochester. It is the birthplace to one of Australia’s finest cyclists, Sir Hubert Opperman. There is a monument for him on the main road along with some interesting murals.
The beautiful hotels hint at a rich history.
Another attraction are the painted silos.
We also learnt about the towns famous Ron Iddles also know as ‘The Good Cop’.
After our stroll along the Campaspe River we continued to our camp spot on the Murray River. There was only one other car here. Unfortunately the toilets were still closed due to covid. We enjoyed the lovely afternoon with a few walks and then sat around the fire until dark. I cooked up all our vegetables as tomorrow we head into the No FruitFly Zone.
Travelled: 260km Torrumbarry Weir-Kerang - Swan Hill
Stay: Boundary Bend Murray River (-34.708940, 143.147865)
We had a foggy start to the day as we drove to Torrumbarry Weir on the Murray River. It was rebuilt in 1994 after the original deteriorated.
We then continued our journey on the B400. Just before Kerang we got rid our fruit and vegetables scraps in the bins provided.
We then went shopping in Kerang to replenish our supplies. We enjoyed a cuppa at Reedy Lake which has BBQ’s, toilet and a RV 72hours overnight stay.
In Swan Hill we went in search of the Burke and Wills fig tree planted in 1860 to commemorate their expedition after having stayed here.
The lady at the information center suggested a camp spot at Boundary Bend about 1 hour away. So off we went and enjoyed another great spot on the Murray. Along the way the road was flanked by orchards growing citrus fruit, almonds, olives and vineyards.
One of the many vineyards.
And here is our camp spot for tonight....
BBQ chops for dinner
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