Wombeyan Caves

Hi All - again a bit of a delay in posting, it's just been so so busy, and these posts will explain why.... So we'll post separate blogs for separate things.

Please find attached pics of our Easter Camping Trip to the Wombeyan Caves with Paulie, Rowy & Saskia, and Tony, Jess & Spencer.

The Caves are about 3-4 hours drive South-East of Sydney towards Canberra and are at the Southern part of the Great Dividing Range. The last 1.5 hours are along a virtually single dirt track road (not for the feint hearted in the rain) with sheer sides, but end up in a valley full of native and 'exotic' trees.

My, was it bloody cold at night - got down to -3 deg, which was, if truth be told, a little too cold - like 2 duvets, 3 rugs, long-johns, hats, scarves and all in the same bed. But on the bright side, we had a 24 hour fire with masses of wood, and as soon as the sun appeared in the morning, the temperature soared. Personally I like that 'we made it through the night' feeling. Others, perhaps not...!

We also had to try out our new Faaaamily OzTrail 'Villa' tent. Perhaps a bit ambitious, but the reason and size will become clear soon (or in the above posts)... I said to Jac that we would give it 2-3 go's and then sell it on eBay if it does not work out. It's about 6 x 4 mtrs including the 'Sun Lounge' area, and 25Kgs....

I also was breaking in my new Akubra - the only Aussie hat to be seen in. Very proud of it actually - does exactly what it says on the tin, and is top quality fur felt. I went for the 'Plainsman' - which sort of fits my image, no?

We went with great intentions of fishing, and visiting the caves. Alas there were water restrictions, and no water in the rivers. Never mind - the boys could keep themselves happy 'Chopping, Sawing, and Firepoking'.

Next time - the Sea, fishing, surf and warmth! Cheers