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Month: March 2016

Barrington Tops – Poleblue

Barrington Tops – Poleblue

From Wooton Bel and I headed up to Barrington Tops to do some off griding of our own. We stopped in Gloucester for lunch and checked out the markets before making the steep climb up to the Tops.  The drive was spectacular, passing through rugged sloping countryside, while constantly climbing, and with views across the … Continue reading Barrington Tops – Poleblue

Posted on March 15, 2016July 21, 2022 by theboolsPosted in Our Big Lap1 Comment

Going off the grid to Bachelor State Forest. 

On Friday morning after a slow and steady pack up in very hot and sticky conditions Steve and I stocked up on supplies and headed to my cousins house in the Bachelor State Forest. The Crusier and 4WD camper trailer went well on the road into the forest. Rocky, dusty and dips in the road … Continue reading Going off the grid to Bachelor State Forest. 

Posted on March 15, 2016July 21, 2022 by theboolsPosted in Our Big LapLeave a comment

Forster

Forster

Bel and I arrived in Forster Tuesday and booked in for three nights. We have been here on day visits a few times before, but never really explored the area. Wednesday  We started Wednesday with a kayak paddle. Foster is the inlet to the Great Lakes, so lots of places to explore.  Our campsite was … Continue reading Forster

Posted on March 10, 2016July 21, 2022 by theboolsPosted in Our Big LapLeave a comment

Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay

Still recovering from our day on the green we planned an early night. At dinner we tested out our Shooaway. It's an amazing device to keep flies away (google it!) and it did!  The photo doesn't really show you how it works.    The next day after a bacon and egg roll for breakfast down … Continue reading Nelson Bay

Posted on March 8, 2016July 21, 2022 by theboolsPosted in Our Big Lap1 Comment

Back on the road with a bang!

Back on the road with a bang!

We're on our way Bel and I headed off on the next stage of our tour around Australia yesterday. We are heading across the top end, from Sydney to Perth, mostly following the coastline to complete our circumference of Australia. We've allowed ourselves about 7 months and have timed it with the dry season.  We … Continue reading Back on the road with a bang!

Posted on March 6, 2016July 21, 2022 by theboolsPosted in Our Big Lap1 Comment

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