It Ends Where it Begins This was the longest day and only half over. I had my eyes set on Tilpa as my next overnighter, another 130 klms along the West Tilpa Road. My armchair ride earlier in the day had lulled me into totally unreasonable expectations for this next stage. The first 30klms couldContinue reading “Darling River Run 5”
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Darling River Run 4
Pooncarie to Wilcannia In the still midday air, the roar and grunt of the Desert Dash followed me for several kilometres before getting lost in the swales and gullies. The exciting news was that the Pooncarie to Menindee Road had been all but tarred, so the duel with the dust was postponed for a fewContinue reading “Darling River Run 4”
Darling River Run 3
Mungo to Pooncarie A cool change overnight, a few spots of rain…..what could possibly go wrong? I heard the occasional drop on the roof at 4am, but not a puddle in sight as I pulled out of the Main Campground just on 9am. I hate back-tracking if I can possibly avoid it and Google MapsContinue reading “Darling River Run 3”
Darling River Run 2
Mungo National Park Who hasn’t heard of Mungo Man? Often portrayed as outback of outback NSW, Mungo National Park is still east of the Darling River, about 65klm off the Pooncarie Road. Often photographed as a desert location, those pics belong on the highlights reel. Lake Mungo is one of four ancient lake beds andContinue reading “Darling River Run 2”
The Darling River Run 1
It Begins Where it Ends The cascading water through the lock is like the sound of distant surf, almost ambient, reminding me of holidays by the beach as a kid. During the day, pelicans and the occasional runabout get as close as they dare (or are allowed) to the tumbling waters. A weeks lay-up inContinue reading “The Darling River Run 1”