Our Campsite at Torrumbarry Weir
The view from the road - Detour to Kerang as Murray Valley Hwy Flooded
The Murray at Swan Hill
12&13/2 After leaving Brisbane early Saturday, we were pleasantly surprised at the lack of traffic all day long. We met John & Kathie at Stanthorpe and travelled along the New England Highway, finishing a long day on the “Black Stump Way.” We had a lovely spot on a grassed & treed verge outside a sorghum field. Next day we drove to Jeff & Wendy Allen’s beautiful house in Wodonga, where we enjoyed the wonderful views from their dining and entertaining area. Mark, John & Jeff indulged in icy cold beers, and wonderful white & red wines before we all enjoyed a well-earned rest. However some of us needed help getting back up the driveway.
14/2 Woke up to a chilly Wodonga morning and had a leisurely day on Valentine’s Day. We drove through Rutherglen to Echuca where we enjoyed seeing the old Echuca Port. We then travelled to Torrumbarry Weir. We have spent most of the day here. We are seeing the Murray at its magnificent best, the amount of water in it and the speed it is moving through the weir is breathtaking.
15/2 What a difference in a day! We left Torrumbarry and could not follow the Murray Valley Hwy because of flooding. We drove through an inland river – water across both sides of the road (which was at best 30cm higher) for about 100 kilometres. Then we travelled west past Manangatang to Ouyen. Even though the land was much higher there was still water everywhere. Lots of salt pans in this area. We wanted to freestay at Hattan-Kulkyne National Park, however water had damaged the access to the camping areas. The lakes are in full flood but still affected by blue-green algae. We decided to head for Mildura where we are staying in a very comfortable caravan park for 2 nights.
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