Driving around Aus - Moree to Melbourne
January 10th 2008 01:23
Continuining on our little journey we make our way down toward Melbourne with a stop in Dubbo. I have heard this name thrown around delicately and smashed against a wall so it would be interesting to have a first hand account of the place. What really drew my attention was the 'Western Plains Zoo'. With all due respect to the animals of Australia I am longing to see some with a bit of grunt, which this place promises to offer - elephants, giraffe, lions... you name it! I`m not a fan of the zoo idea, but here the animals roam free in grassy plains. I would just like to know how you ride or walk around a park that contains elephants, lions and cheetah. I would most definitely NOT recommend that on a visit to an African park!
For a more cultural encounter, a visit to the Terramungamine-Rock Carvings looks worth the visit. Used as a meeting place by the local Tubbagah People, the site proudly boasts 150 rock carvings.
A visit of the Dubbo Tourist information site (link provided above) reveals many more activities to keep the majority of travellers happy for a few days at least!
After all that driving it may be a good idea to stop off in Wagga Wagga to take a stroll along the 30km Wiradjuri Walking track, following the footsteps of this great tribe. Although the name of the place, coming from the Wiradjuri word for crow and translating into place of many crows, doesnt sound too exciting they have a little gem of a place which really reveals how big a nerd I am! The Australian Pen Museum is located here and houses some of the country's oldest quills dating back to 1828. Just imagine what was written by those nibs....
After all that excitement of lions, rock carvings and ancient quills I would suggest pulling over for a well deserved bit of R & R. We will get to Melbourne next time!
For a more cultural encounter, a visit to the Terramungamine-Rock Carvings looks worth the visit. Used as a meeting place by the local Tubbagah People, the site proudly boasts 150 rock carvings.
A visit of the Dubbo Tourist information site (link provided above) reveals many more activities to keep the majority of travellers happy for a few days at least!
After all that driving it may be a good idea to stop off in Wagga Wagga to take a stroll along the 30km Wiradjuri Walking track, following the footsteps of this great tribe. Although the name of the place, coming from the Wiradjuri word for crow and translating into place of many crows, doesnt sound too exciting they have a little gem of a place which really reveals how big a nerd I am! The Australian Pen Museum is located here and houses some of the country's oldest quills dating back to 1828. Just imagine what was written by those nibs....
After all that excitement of lions, rock carvings and ancient quills I would suggest pulling over for a well deserved bit of R & R. We will get to Melbourne next time!
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