Condobolin/Ponto Falls

We moved on from Lake Cargelligo on Sunday after a very pleasant three night stay and headed to Condobolin only around a 95klm drive. We had planned to stay at another free camp Gum Bend Lake but it was grossly overcrowded and not very appealing so we ended up back in town at the Riverview Caravan Park on the Lachlan River. I was able to catch up with the washing and enjoy an extra long shower we found this a much better option. It was a pity that we left today before morning tea as the managers of the park provide hot scones with jam and cream.

Disappointed I did not pass Shannon Noll as we strolled the streets of Condobolin, I am always hopeful that I will come across someone of importance in our travels. We headed off towards Parkes this morning stopping along the way at Ootha to check out the "Utes in the Paddock", a fine display of  the iconic Holden ute they have taken on a new life as art work a tribute to life in the outback. We also visited the Parkes Information Centre where they have a display The Kings Castle which is a collection of Elvis' personal artefacts  that is owned by Greg Page the Yellow Wiggle. Parkes holds the Elvis Festival which is held annually the second week in January. Also included in our entry fee was the Motor Museum, The Henry Parkes Museum and an extensive antique Machinery Collection.

Finally back on the road again we headed to Wellington, we are finally getting a little bit further north! We are stopping tonight at another freebie Ponto Falls about 20 klms north of Wellington. We have a lovely spot over looking the river not sure if we will move on tomorrow or stay another night.

Parkes Motor Museum

Fat man steering wheel collapses to fit a big girth!
(I didn't say a thing!)

Ponto Falls campsite