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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Comment by Jonathon
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i am a bit disappointed that you are not reporting on all of the 'big' things on your journey.... the big marino, the big prawn, the big worm.... all truly great iconic australian destinations!!!!
let me know if you need any info on melbourne, it would be my pleasure to enlighten you on some of our quality spots..
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Comment by Ash
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Good to see you back. I`ll have to keep an eye out for the big things when I take the drive one day. I love that about Aus actually - everywhere boasts of it`s big things - we have the Big Pineapple a short drive up the road - it would be a great start!
Thanks for your offer on info for Melbourne. I started looking at it and there was so much I didn`t know where to start and decided it needed a post of its own. If you have anything 'out there' that you would like posted on let me know and I`ll do my best to look into it.
Thanks for coming by - good to see you again
Ash
Comment by Ash
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One day i plan to take this drive... just having a look around at what`s on the way to get an idea for it one day.
Ash
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
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Wow what a cool trip! There is nothing like being on the open road and just enjoying the scenery along the way. When I can i like to take that option over flying - you tend to miss out on so much.
And enjoying the history gives it a lot more depth don`t you think?
Happy travels
Ash
Comment by Ash
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A round trip would be great, a friend of mine did it last year and he said it was incredible. Hopefully you won`t have to postpone it for too long now
ash
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I look forward to popping over and catching up on your adventures. Hope you had a great Christmas and new Year
Ash
Comment by Lilla
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~ wow, I haven't seen these, but it would be fascinating.. I bet the 'feeling' in the cave was strong... I'm sure I would have picked up resoduals...
You drive your car around the Western Plains Zoo and the wee beasties jump all over them.
*laughs* it reminds me of the time in India when we drove this little maruti car out onto the elephent reserves and had to reverse like crazy when this huge elephant was on to us ... *giggle* we never saw him until we were praticaly 'under' his belly... gosh they are huge (Indian or African!)
You'll love it!
Lilla ...
Comment by Ash
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Yes those rock carvings sound very interesting - apparently it was the place where the tribe stopped to sharpen their weapons. There isn`t much more info available unfortunately but I just love things like this so was really drawn to it.
I took my Godson to the circus the other night and there were lions.... I cried! What a wally I am I know.. but I couldn`t help it. Those glorious creatures made to turn tricks. Ah I only hope they never had the joy of running free in the wild so that they may never yearn for it. They were grunting the whole time outside - it was all I could hear - reminded me of camping trips where you would hear them calling to each other at night through the dark.
Your story of the ele cracked me up! They are indeed MASSIVE creatures aren`t they? We were mock charged by an agro mother once.... and were in an open-back vehicle. IT WAS SO EXCITING! Ahhh I miss those experiences. I`m so glad to hear you have experienced them in their natural habitat.
Ash