Post by Sediba on May 22, 2016 1:22:55 GMT 10
Mipela wrote:
Eloquence and serenity of the bush. 8 May 2016.
We left home in northern New England at 5am. 946km and 10.5 hours later, we pulled into ‘Warrawong’ a recently established caravan and cabin park on the banks of the Darling River, 3km east of Wilcannia in western NSW. Wilcannia is close to the ‘middle of nowhere’ It is 261km west of Cobar and 202km east of Broken Hill.
This was our second visit to Warrawong, we’d overnighted here the year before. Right on the banks of one of the river’s lagoons, around sundown, it becomes a magical place. Grey nomads flock here in droves and we discovered Warrawong’s excellent cabin accommodation capacity has doubled. Word is getting about. It's a popular spot with excellent facilities.
Around 4pm, ‘happy hour’ is declared. A good log fire is going inside a steel traction engine wheel laying on the ground in the BBQ area, Cabin visitors bring chairs from the cabins, nomads bring their own. Comradery is the order of the hour with BYO drinks and nibblies. You'll find the hosts passing around the gathering offering samples of freshly cooked damper, a particular treat for the city people among the group.
Toward sunset, the atmosphere at Warrawong takes on a magical ambience. Relaxing in my chair, I observe the sunlight take on a warm and soothing glow The green leaves of the river gums take on a richer sheen, imparted in part by the mellow sunshine. The ‘bush’ surrounding the lagoon starts to assume a silent, mysterious quality. The fading backdrop of blue sky takes on a softer hue.
The scene is completed when flocks of lorikeets and galahs descend on the branches of the silent trees seeking roosts for the night. As the sun disappears, the sky takes on a magical velvety purple colour. It signifies the end of the day and peace within our realm.
I know this idyllic scene can be seen almost anywhere in the Australian bush, it doesn’t necessarily have to be in what we refer to as “the outback”. However, as experienced at Warrawong, your visit will leave an indelible, long lasting memory for those who normally, are not privileged to experience the wonders of nature.
Eloquence and serenity of the bush. 8 May 2016.
We left home in northern New England at 5am. 946km and 10.5 hours later, we pulled into ‘Warrawong’ a recently established caravan and cabin park on the banks of the Darling River, 3km east of Wilcannia in western NSW. Wilcannia is close to the ‘middle of nowhere’ It is 261km west of Cobar and 202km east of Broken Hill.
This was our second visit to Warrawong, we’d overnighted here the year before. Right on the banks of one of the river’s lagoons, around sundown, it becomes a magical place. Grey nomads flock here in droves and we discovered Warrawong’s excellent cabin accommodation capacity has doubled. Word is getting about. It's a popular spot with excellent facilities.
Around 4pm, ‘happy hour’ is declared. A good log fire is going inside a steel traction engine wheel laying on the ground in the BBQ area, Cabin visitors bring chairs from the cabins, nomads bring their own. Comradery is the order of the hour with BYO drinks and nibblies. You'll find the hosts passing around the gathering offering samples of freshly cooked damper, a particular treat for the city people among the group.
Toward sunset, the atmosphere at Warrawong takes on a magical ambience. Relaxing in my chair, I observe the sunlight take on a warm and soothing glow The green leaves of the river gums take on a richer sheen, imparted in part by the mellow sunshine. The ‘bush’ surrounding the lagoon starts to assume a silent, mysterious quality. The fading backdrop of blue sky takes on a softer hue.
The scene is completed when flocks of lorikeets and galahs descend on the branches of the silent trees seeking roosts for the night. As the sun disappears, the sky takes on a magical velvety purple colour. It signifies the end of the day and peace within our realm.
I know this idyllic scene can be seen almost anywhere in the Australian bush, it doesn’t necessarily have to be in what we refer to as “the outback”. However, as experienced at Warrawong, your visit will leave an indelible, long lasting memory for those who normally, are not privileged to experience the wonders of nature.
I think the Darling is one of the most beautiful in the world. However, that doesn't extend to Wilcannia ... Heheee
