South to Canberra

After we left Mullumbimby in northern NSW we headed to the cooler climes of Canberra.  As we headed south we were glad of our warm doona and diesel heater to keep us warm.  It might be springtime but the nights can still be frosty.

We spent a couple of nights at Urunga, 30km south of Coffs Harbour, on the mid-north coast where we caught up with family and friends.  We walked out to the headland along the boardwalk which borders the mangroves.  The caravan park is home to many "pet" rabbits.

At Port Macquarie we turned inland, through Wauchope and  and up into the Great Dividing Range to Apsley Falls.  There are many great walks around the gorge and overlooking these spectacular falls.  As we walked we were serenaded by the many birds and our eyes feasted on the beautiful wildflowers.

Once onto the tablelands we were into farming country again.  The canola is coming into full bloom and many of the paddocks were bright yellow, as if someone had tipped yellow paint over them.  We drove through to Young, hoping to see some of the orchards in blossom but we were a bit early - by now they should be beautiful.






Then it was on to the twin towns of Murrumburrah-Harden where we had lunch.  There's an impressive memorial to the 1st Australian Light Horse from WWI.





We arrived in Canberra in mid-afternoon and just relaxed as we waited for our family to arrive home.