We thoroughly enjoyed our road trip today.
From Huskisson (we’ll be back to this bit of paradise!!-its a gem! ) we went back to Nowra and over to the Hume Highway through the amazing Kangaroo Valley - how pretty is this Garden of Eden!!!
Out of Nowra we quickly left the coastal plain and climbed up the mountain range through a spectacular rainforest to the top of the plateau and Cambewarra Lookout. The beautiful Shoalhaven area spread in all it’s glory before us - what an amazing view! The violent thunderstorm the previous night had cleared the air and we could see for miles! - 145klms to be exact!
We continued through the rainforest and came out into the emerald green Kangaroo Valley. The Village is a step back in time with its quaint shops and buildings - worth a wander!
There were more great views as we climbed out of the valley and onto the plateau heading for Moss Vale and the Hume Highway. Spectacular Fitzroy Falls, with its 81metre drop of gushing, pounding water, put on a great display and the walk through the bush to the Falls was a welcome stretch for the legs!
The whole area is littered with B &B’s, wineries, art and craft shops, horse studs, beef properties and lush farmland. Lovely Moss Vale is a “House and Garden” heaven! - so refreshingly different with its “English’ trees, shrubs and plants.
After our morning of “sensory delight” we stopped for fuel at the famous Big Merino, Goulburn and lunched at Trapper’s Bakery - a great eats stop if you are traveling this part of the Hume Highway! Great food and lots of character! Bit of a story goes with it as well!
Being in “merino country” we saw lots of sheep! ( or were we in new Zealand! :) )
On our way to Albury/Wodonga, our stop for the night, what did we see 5 miles from Gundagai?.........and why is Holbrook an interesting little town?
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Heading out of the Tourist Park at Huskisson for our big day of road tripping -
Albury is our destination tonight |
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| Cambewarra Mountain looms ahead as we motor north west out of Nowra |
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| The steep climb up the mountain through the rainforest was stunning |
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The brethtaking view back to the coast from Cambewarra Mountain Lookout.
Nice cafe ( tea rooms ) there! Great spot for a coffee or meal and taking in this magnificent view!
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| The Shoalhaven River heads to the sea! |
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| Jervis Bay on the horizon |
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| Nowra with Jervis Bay behind |
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What you can see from here - a lot!
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| As we finished the climb up the mountain before we descended into Kangaroo Valley we hit the clouds!!! |
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| Descending into the magnificent valley |
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| Kangaroo Valley Village - historical and quaint! |
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| The Friendly Inn |
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| Great wood craft! |
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| The old bank now gives you ice cream and lollies instead of money! ;) |
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| The old settler's hut is a lovely B&B set in lush gardens |
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| The original sandstone Court House |
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| A beautifully restored colonial home |
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| A very appealing main street - good following the historical walk! |
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| The old Post Office is still a busy post office today! |
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| Lovely church |
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| The school |
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| Yummy bakery! |
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Hampden Bridge - a very English looking suspension Bridge across the Kangaroo River
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| Idyllic! |
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| Heading across the valley towards Mt Barrengarry |
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| More beautiful rainforest as we climb out of the valley and head towards Moss Vale |
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An enjoyable bush walk to the spectacular Fitzroy Falls
in Morton National Park
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| All our favourite Aussie wildlife love this area!- they all live here! |
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Weren't out playing today but we looked for them!
Perhaps in a few more weeks they'll emerge! |
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What you see from the Falls lookout platform!
The Yarrunga Valley is breathtaking, as is the Falls.
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| Over she goes!!!! |
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It's a long way down there!
Makes you feel a bit dizzy!!! :) |
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| Looking up the amazing valley |
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.......and down into it again!!!!!
The thundering water crashes onto the rocks and races on its way through the valley |
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A lovely area to explore!
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| Pretty tree lined Moss Vale - beautiful soft foliage and very English! |
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| Lots of impressive looking wineries in the area! |
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| The Big Merino in Goulburn |
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| Trapper's Bakery |
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A serious fireplace! They probably need it in winter here!
Enjoying our freshly baked lunch! |
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| It has a great reputation! |
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| The daily dose of wisdom! |
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| Great to see wind farms providing some of the energy! |
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Nearing Gundagai - beautiful countryside!
Still lots of sheep! |
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The story! Smart dog!
or hungry dog!?
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The famous iconic dog.....5 miles from Gundagai!
Had to compete with the kids on their school excursion for a pic! |
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Sheep country!
Not sure if they were suppose to be in this lush crop!!!!????? |
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| This flock is disguised in the grass |
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A submarine 100klms inland? Think it's lost!
Why is it there?.......
To honor Lt. Holbrook the town's namesake, the Holbrook council acquired a portion of the hull of HMAS Otway, a decommissioned Oberon class submarine when it was decommissioned by the Royal Australian Navy in 1995. |
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| Aussie's love their pubs - so many old ones with great character and architecture |
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Lovely historic buildings line the man street of Holbrook.
The town was originally called Ten Mile Creek and the first buildings erected in 1836.
Another bit of interesting trivia......
After the city of Albury / Wodonga was bypassed in March 2007, Holbrook became famous not only for a submarine - But also having the only set of traffic lights between Sydneyand Melbourne, which is a pedestrian crossing. |
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