We leave Nanango a day early as we are meeting up with friend and they are going away a day earlier than planned. Driving along the highway we pass through Cooyar, photo of pub, the fields of solar panels. Found that there are acres upon acres of solar panels throughout this area.
Amazing the changing countryside.
Passing through towns thought we would find about Tenterfield but info centre not open so just took photos.
Stayed the night in Gen Innes and lovely old buildings.
Uralla for lunch next day and Margaret got to visit the Wool Room and naturally a purchase was made. lunch at a beautiful mosaic table.
A story to be told about our drive down the mountain a decision made to go down the mountain Thuberbolts Way and not to Tamworth, probably in hindsight not a wise one. Brakes on both van and car going extremely hot and using more fuel than we thought. A stop some 50kms from Gloucester un hook van and then Margaret went to nearest fuel station Barrington Tops, refuelled and then returned hooked back up and onto Gloucester for the night. A bit of excitement we didn’t need.
Off to visit very good friends in Tea Gardens. What a great place beautiful river and sea views around the area Hawks Nest.
Cameron decided to try his hand at fishing, no luck but a bit of fun.
Driving from Tea Gardens along the coast and then M2 to West Pennant Hills.
Margaret, Cameron’s sister, took us for a walk around the area admiring the spring flowers.
We are spending a few days and going to Copacabana, Margaret & Colin’s, holiday home, for chill out time. Sand, sun, beach and family what could be better.
We visit Geoff, Marcie, Camilla, Imogen and their new home, a lovely catch up as we don’t catch up that often.
Went for a tour around Copa and amazing how we visit the lookout and read about Captain Cook and how in 1770 he visited here as well as 1770 further up the coast.
Lunch with Colin’s twin sister Christine and her husband Malcom. A lovely catch up. Lunch next day chocolate factory and dressing up for photos.
Saturday is Grand Final day for AFL. We watch in West Pennant Hills and Victoria Matt, Riley, Marlie & Luna watch in Tassie.
Leaving West Pennant Hills, heading south to colder climate, holding onto to staying in shorts & t-shirt. Tarcutta is our next night stay.
We progress along to cooler weather and are following the river and call into Wodonga and catch up with Dianne, Cameron’s cousin, lunch and then are staying in Kotupna with friends, Steve & Sharon.
Lunch with Sharon at Zambrero’s and shopping in Echuca. A few taste tastings of gin and liqueurs and purchases of course. Now we are in cooler weather, jumpers are on and yes long trousers. I have held off but alas too cold. We arrive at Spring Street for our last visit to Mum’s we are here for a few days to do some more clean up and to celebrate Margaret’s brother 70th birthday.
Bellbrae Estate is the venue and what a day! The weather is perfect and venue is excellent. Great food and company. Victoria Matthew Riley & Marlie have made the trek over for the birthday & football, but with a bad start not leaving Tassie till 4 am due to ship turn around for maternity emergency. Arriving in Geelong 2pm. A long two days for them but lovely to have them here.
What a lovely day catching up with friends of Neil’s and family. Food, wine family friends and weather all made a wonderful day.
Spirit of Tasmania our trip home! 2025…..!!
Till next time !!!!!
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