We are having issues with our hot water service in the caravan so we decided to leave our free camp and head to a nice caravan park. My aim was to get the caravan sorted out whilst the kids enjoyed the park attractions. The kids met lots of other kids and have spent the day playing which has been great for them. I have the hot water service marginally better after fitting a new thermostat, however something is not quite right. I'm thinking we may have to get a ...

Not an ideal start to the day with everthing wet and the front boot of the caravan holding a lot of water. However we got ourselves organised and after some essential colorie intakes at McDonalds (bar Mandy) we headed north towards Parkes. It wasn't long before we were at the famous Parkes radio telescope. This was a fantastic experience for the whole family. The kids purchased information books that required them to do a scavenger hunt to find answers. In doing ...

We stayed at a little town called Goolgowi overnight. We woke up to the sound of rain on the roof. We slowly got organised and headed off for West Wyalong. At Weethalle we stopped to admire amazing artwork painted on the silos. Lunch at West Wyalong. The rain didn't ease up so we decided to keep going to Parkes and find a caravan park to stay in. Parkes had 3mm if rain for July. We turn up and they have had half an inch today. The afternoon was spent playing mono...

We left Balranald this morning heading for Hay. It was evident along the way to see corporations are taking over many traditional sheep properties. Large scale irrigation and cropping are abundant. The Hay plains are one of the largest and flattest plains in the world. Arriving at Hay we pulled into the Shear Outback Heritage Centre. Australia's shearing hall of fame. It was great to walk around and read about Australia's shearing history. "Batesworth" Penshurst ...

We left Minyip late today after going on a walk and checking out the free fitness equipment at out camp site. When we got going we made our way to Swan Hill. From Swan Hill we headed to a free camp site near Balranald. Felicity and Charlie were quick to befriend another couple free camping, the kids have got some spunk! Tomorrow we plan to head off to Hay and perhaps West Wylong.