15th September – Tuesday
The Bilby Experience last night was lovely. The captive breeding programme is conducted at the Parks & Wildlife premises and the Bilby Experience is operated by volunteers in an effort to raise money towards saving the bilby from extinction. We were given a little talk and then watched a DVD of “Australian Story” on the work of two men and their efforts to create a haven for the safe release of bilbies into the wild. It was all very interesting and informative. Following that, we were able to see the bilbies (using a red light) used in the breeding programme – females and youngsters. All very cute. Of course, exit was via the obligatory gift shop!
This morning we set off for Cunnamulla, deciding we wouldn’t stay at Bailey Bar Caravan Park again (too cramped and dogs not required to be under control!). Similar country to the previous days’ travel, nice and flat and not quite as much roadkill.
We arrived at Cunnamulla shortly after 11.00 am, found the caravan park without any trouble and then couldn’t find anyone to book us in. Wandered around, talked to a lady who advised us not to stay at that end of the park as someone plays the drums every night. We backed onto a site (still no one had appeared) and before we unhitched, the female member of the family decided she didn’t like the feel of the caravan park and the town and wasn’t going to stay in Cunnamulla. In fact, wanted to leave as soon as possible. So we just drove out, stopped at a shop for some bread, then kept on driving to Bourke.
Good road all the way, apart from a few bumpy patches. We saw lots of emus today, even a few groups of chicks – we even had to stop for one group to get off the road. In fact, emus were becoming a bit ho-hum by the end of the day. We got the most amusement from watching the lizards (frilled necks, I think) sunning themselves on the hot road and doing their funny waddling run to get out of the way. We even saw a magnificent big red kangaroo bound away from the edge of the road – these aren’t usually seen in the middle of the day.
We are staying at Kidmans Camp Country Resort, just north of Bourke. It is a caravan park which has been developed on a station on the banks of the Darling River and is a real gem. We have palm trees, native trees, lawn, rose gardens, two beautiful swimming pools and new amenities. We are soooo glad we didn’t stay at Cunnamulla and was well worth a 450 km day.
Another beautiful day, up to 30 degrees, and lots of flies!
The Bilby Experience last night was lovely. The captive breeding programme is conducted at the Parks & Wildlife premises and the Bilby Experience is operated by volunteers in an effort to raise money towards saving the bilby from extinction. We were given a little talk and then watched a DVD of “Australian Story” on the work of two men and their efforts to create a haven for the safe release of bilbies into the wild. It was all very interesting and informative. Following that, we were able to see the bilbies (using a red light) used in the breeding programme – females and youngsters. All very cute. Of course, exit was via the obligatory gift shop!
This morning we set off for Cunnamulla, deciding we wouldn’t stay at Bailey Bar Caravan Park again (too cramped and dogs not required to be under control!). Similar country to the previous days’ travel, nice and flat and not quite as much roadkill.
We arrived at Cunnamulla shortly after 11.00 am, found the caravan park without any trouble and then couldn’t find anyone to book us in. Wandered around, talked to a lady who advised us not to stay at that end of the park as someone plays the drums every night. We backed onto a site (still no one had appeared) and before we unhitched, the female member of the family decided she didn’t like the feel of the caravan park and the town and wasn’t going to stay in Cunnamulla. In fact, wanted to leave as soon as possible. So we just drove out, stopped at a shop for some bread, then kept on driving to Bourke.
Good road all the way, apart from a few bumpy patches. We saw lots of emus today, even a few groups of chicks – we even had to stop for one group to get off the road. In fact, emus were becoming a bit ho-hum by the end of the day. We got the most amusement from watching the lizards (frilled necks, I think) sunning themselves on the hot road and doing their funny waddling run to get out of the way. We even saw a magnificent big red kangaroo bound away from the edge of the road – these aren’t usually seen in the middle of the day.
We are staying at Kidmans Camp Country Resort, just north of Bourke. It is a caravan park which has been developed on a station on the banks of the Darling River and is a real gem. We have palm trees, native trees, lawn, rose gardens, two beautiful swimming pools and new amenities. We are soooo glad we didn’t stay at Cunnamulla and was well worth a 450 km day.
Another beautiful day, up to 30 degrees, and lots of flies!
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This months Caravan and Motor Home has an article on Kidman and how he built his empire. Very interesting
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