New South Wales South Coast

Snowy River.

Sunday 18^th September.

Coastal areas are worth seeing, we have seen a lot of our coast these past four months. However we like to be inland for a change, Orbost was a welcome change, it’s on the Snowy River. We had a night in Orbost after Sale.

The Snowy River is a major river in south eastern Australia. It originates on the slopes of Mt. Kosiuszkio, Australia’s highest mainland peak, draining the eastern slopes of \the Snowy Mountains in NSW. Before flowing through the Snowy River NP in Victoria and emptying into Bass Strait at Marlo near Orbost.

John and I did the tourist drive through Marlo from Orbost this morning and followed the Snowy River.

We are in Eden NSW tonight, heading for home.

The mouth of the Snowy River at Marlo, Victoria.

Monday 19^th September

It’s a beautiful warm day. We have had quite a few cold nights. Now we  might be able to put the jackets away. The area around Eden is cattle country, beef and diary. We drove through rolling green hills and the sun sparkling on full dams; to Bateman’s Bay. On the way we stopped at Central Tilba, near Narooma, a quaint little historic village with  tourist shops, including a lolly shop. I got some fresh bread from the bakery to take to my Aunt’s place for lunch. A nice little picnic spot beside Lake Corunna, was our morning cuppa stop. As we drove off, a red bellied black snake slithered across the road in front of us. John missed a photo opportunity, the snake was too quick.

Wisteria at Central Tilba.

 Around 1pm we arrived at my aunt’s place for lunch. Aunty Trisha and Uncle Roy are in their 80’s now and having some health issues, but gave us a warm welcome and were interested in our trip.

John and I drove to Batehaven late this afternoon and booked into the park with a water view in the background.

Tomorrow a short days drive to Kiama, then a night at John's sister's place, before home on Thursday.