Brisbane to Port MacQuarie & Back Again – part 3

So, this was the last leg of our trip and finally, the rain was beginning to ease. We stayed overnight at a free camp at Bluff Rock, just south of Tenterfield. The next day we found a lovely little spot for morning tea. Beardy Woodlands, on the New England Highway. This area had distinct English country feel. I don’t know if it is like this all the time, or is a result of all the rain, but the river was flowing fast, and was surrounded by lush, green grass, speckled with wildflowers. Sure they could have been weeds, but they were still pretty. The scene was completed by weeping willows on the riverbank and grey sky that promised rain.

By this stage we were pretty much out of clean/dry clothes. We had the choice of making the run for home or finding a spot to do some washing. We chose the latter. That is how we found ourselves at the Country Style Caravan Park at Glen Aplin, about five a minute drive into Stanthorpe (Link TBA) It rained all the first day there, and most of the second, but by the third day we had beautiful washing/drying weather.

Things brings us to the end of our trip, almost. We wanted to squeeze in one more stop. Why? Because we could. Where? We didn’t know. We were on the Old New England Highway and drove north. Somewhere along the way we saw a touristy road sign showing a caravan symbol, that was good enough for us. We took the turn and twenty-five kilometers later found ourselves turning into the Goomburra Valley Bush Campground.

What a lucky find that was, it is a beautiful relaxing spot. We were only there for one night, but that was long enough for us to know we will definitely be back.

Tomorrow we will be home.