Bonshaw Weir

Today we left Evans Head and travelled the Bruxner Hwy passing through Casino and Tenterfield with our destination Texas. This meant that we had to transverse some windy and hilly roads with one windy stretch being 35 klms before plateauing out, our speed was greatly reduced until we had crossed the ranges. With only 20klms to go until Texas we came across a free camp at the Bonshaw Weir which looked rather inviting, so after being on the road for 5hrs and over 300 klms travelled we decided to pull in for the night.

When we left at 9am it was already 20 degrees with 80% humidity a lovely day on the coast.When we arrived at Bonshaw Weir it was 26 degrees and 24% humidity at 3pm, a very dry heat to what we had been having.

As we pulled into the camp area we were welcomed by a fellow grey nomad who was already set up and relaxing by the weir with an invitation to join his camp fire at Happy Hour. Tonight there are about five other vans, a very large motor home and a couple of smaller camper vans. The couple from the two smaller vans are members of the Solo Travellers Club and are enjoying each others company with the benefit of having their own space.

Tomorrow we hope to make Texas!

Happy Hour Bonshaw Weir

Bonshaw Weir

100% attendance!