Not really camping but I'll post it in here anyway.
Went on a spur of the moment road trip to Dubbo zoo and back over the last 4 days. All off the back of a tongue in cheek comment by my daughter about going to visit after I mentioned the new lion cubs were now out in the enclosure. That was last Tuesday. By Thursday the joking suggestion had become reality. We have a young kitten so my wife was happy to stay home and so just myself and 15yr old daughter went. A great father/daughter xmas weekend!
Murrayville in the mallee... An old piece of artwork that unfortunately has seen better days. It used to say 'no ghosts here only good spirits'!
Stormy skies at Balranald BP. Had rain off and on most of the rest of the day, often heavy.
Rain paused long enough for a quick pic and leg stretch at Weethalle
Bushman's motel at Parkes. Stayed here a couple of times now. Always well presented and modern bathrooms. Only $140/night so good value as far as motels go. Presents as good as much dearer places
One of the reasons for the trip. I had initially baulked at the cost but didn't care after we got to the zoo. We love animals, especially these guys. They prance around like they know they're the king of the jungle.
Dubbo accommodation. Tallarook Motor Inn. My only regret for the trip. Trying to keep the costs down so booked on price. The room was actually nice enough and had been semi updated not long ago. Had full size fridge, comfy beds and modern bathroom... But just the vibe of the place will mean I won't go back. $150/night and it did the job so not that unhappy.
Big4 caravan Park at Hay on the way home. I'm a member so stayed in deluxe cabin for $126/night. Never been in one before so thought it was pretty good for an overnight stop.
A couple more pics of the boss from my daughters phone. Better camera than my budget one.
Left Adelaide Saturday morning. Stayed at Parkes that night. Big first day but that's the norm for us. Drove to Dubbo next morning for breakfast then in to the zoo for the day. Stayed overnight at Dubbo then back to the zoo Monday. Left the zoo around lunchtime and drove back to Hay for the night. Got home today around 3pm.
I love road trips, as does my daughter so we both had such a good weekend. We are zoo SA members which includes Dubbo zoo (and various others).