Crescent Head to Woolomin

After leaving South West Rocks we travelled further south stopping at Frederickton to sample the Freddo Pies,they have about 50 different varieties to choose from. Then it was onto Crescent Head, passing through the town to a free campsite backing onto to a beautiful sandy surf beach. We made our camp there for two nights we had some lovely hot sunny days, allowing sunbaking and walks on the beach, we were also able to enjoy campfires of a night.

Heading further south we tuned West just before Port Macquarie travelling to Wauchope to once again stay at a free campsite at Ellenborough. The next day we crossed the Great Dividing Range which was a long steady winding climb sometimes needing to stop at road works as the road had been washed away, leaving only a single lane at times. We arrived at Walcha where we had our lunch then it was back on the road again this time heading south for about 50klm then it west again on a gravel road for awhile until we had to negotiate a pass which was very similar to Elephant Pass in Tassie. It was a long steady windy climb and then a slow steep descent where trucks and heavy vehicles are advised to use low gear, we were about 2klm from reaching the bottom when Bazza experienced serve brake fade ! The brakes on the Pajero were emitting a strong hot smell, so decided he had better adjust the brake controller up on the caravan brakes and locked the car into second gear, it was a great relief when we reach the floor of the valley safely. We are certainly experiencing some very challenging road conditions since we have been travelling with Alison and David as they prefer to travel on the minor roads instead of busy highways. We stayed that night at Woolomin once again free camping, many of these little inland towns welcome travellers & provide areas in or near their town to camp. Travelling the back roads through the mountain rangers allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery, small towns and friendly people who love to have a chat.

Fee camp Crescent Heads