Cobram

MONDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2016

Murray River at Cobram

Still a couple of metres to rise

Old road bridge

Playing at Campbell's Winery

A goody bag

With the rain holding off, we departed West Wyalong yesterday, continuing our drive to the south.  The countryside remained very, very soggy – like a big lake at times – but the water had receded from across the road in a couple of places.  However, after crossing a very swollen Murrumbidgee River at Naranderra, it was necessary to drive through the river for a short distance as it covered the highway.  When we arrived at Tocumwal, on the Victoria/New South Wales border, we discovered that the Murray River had also burst its banks!  We continued to Cobram and the RACV Resort and Caravan Park and were very pleasantly surprised to find very large sites with grass and concrete slabs for the caravan, the awning and the car, with plenty of vacant space between sites.  We are in a recently developed part and the dividing shrubs still have a bit of growing to do.  The amenities are very modern and there is plenty to keep children amused – indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sports oval (with AFL and soccer goals), jumping pillow, tennis courts, volleyball court, BMX track, basketball, games room and gym, as well as cricket facilities.  Probably a place to avoid during school holidays.  We will certainly enjoy our two nights on such a clean site without any mud!

Today was Cat’s treat and we headed to Rutherglen for a couple of winery visits.  Himself was the designated driver, so Cat and I were able to enjoy a tipple, especially the Durifs that the region is noted for.