Campers Road Trips

[Camper]

Day 4 map

Quick 600Ks for the day






I had to take Sandie over the bridge











I had kinda planned a few more photos around the harbour but in the end decided just to get out of the city quick


2 hours from the bridge to the bush - and $22.00 in tolls...


Sandie under the shade of the famous/infamous Colo Bra Tree





I was glad to find a memorial to fallen truck drivers, heart warming and there should be more.




Next I drove over the mine at Singleton, cruising along and next thing there are armoured personnel carriers and what looked like a missile support tearing through the bush beside me, did'nt realise I was so close to Lone Pine, kinda cool but I was too slow to get a pic.

[Camper]

Next stop would be Grandis, NSW tallest tree at 76m, a flooded gum

First an idyllic looking farm, I've got some mates that are right into permaculture









The first dirt in days and just off the M1





Tunnels are always fun, I think I might come back as troll/hippie hybrid one day






Certainly stands out





Hard to get it all in one shot





Grand indeed






Thats what HE said






That jungle green looking good






Some people in a Subaru Outback asked me if they would make it the way I had come, its flat, graded, gravel. You'll be fine.


It was back on the freeway briefly till I got to Taree and Ol' Bottlebutt - NSW Biggest Tree at 16m around! Dumm Thicc

[Camper]

You gotta love a forest, the life cycle may be harsh but it is non stop




By now the sun was low in the sky, making for some beautiful light




Here you can see how it got its name - Ol' Bottlebutt





Check that bark










72m, no slouch but competition is fierce at the top











Both trees have been affected by the fires, I shudder to think what this area looks like now.

[Kiwivan]

Stunning pictures.
Always looking forward to your pictures.

Cheers Kiwivan

[Camper]

[QUOTE=Kiwivan;115979]Stunning pictures.]

Thanks Kiwi, hope everything is good your way.

[Camper]

Day 4 continued

I stayed that night in Crescent Head, a beautiful little seaside town, known for good surf and very popular as a summer holiday destination, easy to see why.












Was a quick visit and I would like to get back there one day.

[Kiwivan]

Things have been busy.
Basically finished a job that I had been doing for nearly 40 years.
Started a new venture.
But always looking forward to seeing your pictures.
Always stunning and ver professional looking.
What do you use for taking them?
Certainly seem to have a good eye.

Cheers Kiwivan

[Camper]

Hi Kiwi,

sorry for the late reply, I haven't been online much lately.
End of an era, sounds like exciting times ahead, remember, even horror movies are exciting!
Most of my picutres are taken with my phone - Pixel 3XL. recently I brought myself a Sony A6000, just before the Sydney trip, I am still learning to use it but the results are great.

[Camper]

Hey all,

just over 3 years today since I picked up the car, still loving it. Nigh on 100, 000 Ks now!


A few Aussie christmas pics







The place was so dry for a while there










And then the rains came!











Have had the last month off and took the chance for some more road trips, when the rain allowed!




Glasshouse mountains, I went out this day to try and see them from differnt angles, no touristy lookouts today!




Had to take a few forest roads







Crook neck close up




Sometimes I do need to turn around





the angle never shows in photos, but I did not think I would make it up here, plus I was a good 1/2 hr drive from the main road

[Camper]

Early the other morning I found Sandies older bro