Date: 11th June 2020
Travelled: 235 kms from Dunedoo to Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales
Visited: Merriwa and Singleton
Stayed: Singleton Showgrounds $25 with all services. S32.56849, E151.16887
Budget: NA
We finally escaped Dunedoo but not until the scarf ๐งฃ shop had opened at 10am. Pam had spotted a particular scarf (some would argue it was a magic scarf) yesterday afternoon. Once inside, Pam tried on the scarf ๐งฃ in the several approved styles, tying, wrapping etc. Somehow the magic dissipated, saving us enough for another week away.
Other than the passing traffic there is nothing of particular interest in the 115 kms from Dunedoo to Merriwa. No villages, not even a villager. Itโs time for a coffee and a leg stretch.
Merriwa seems very busy as we walk the main street looking for our perfect coffee. We sit down to our coffee, watching caravans and the odd motorhome escaping the covid lockdown. Coffee done, we go on to finish our walk.
Merriwa, New South Wales, Australia
Singleton, New South Wales, Australia
We finally arrive in Singleton and make for a Caravan Park recommended in the app, only to find it closed. So we drive around to the Singleton Showgroundโs Campsite, which was just fine and much closer to the town. A quick walk through Coles as rain is threatening so we decide to have a night in.
Next morning we hear a few drops of rain but it only lasts a minute. So we head off for a morning walk and coffee hunt.
We happily wandering the streets of Singleton for a couple of hours. Pam has found herself a new pair of Ugg Boots, probably a get square for the scarf ๐งฃ yesterday. In summary Singleton has some wonderful old homes, modern shops and interesting public buildings.
However itโs time to return Dave and Jennyโs motorhome and go home.
Weโve enjoyed a wonderful tour of north-west New South Wales over the past couple of weeks. Whilst our aim was to get out and support country businessโ, post the lockdown, we were pleasantly surprised to find how easy motorhoming around the state is. Most towns have a sign welcoming caravans and motorhomes. Dump points are available in nearly every town we passed.
https://goo.gl/maps/qaVywRvEQGyEJRT8A
Click the link above to open a Google Map highlighting the route.
Obviously the travel distances between towns are substantially longer than we experience in Europe. But the towns are interesting all the same, each there own character and different experiences to enjoy. Anyway this is the final blog until we can travel freely again. Thanks for following.
Michael + Pam
2 thoughts on “Singleton, New South Wales ๐ฆ๐บ 2020”
Gidday, its been great following your travels and your commentary. It sounds like Pam has enjoyed some retail therapy and also a coffee or two.
Australia is a fantastic country to travel around and you meet a lot of interesting people. We are in Pooncarie this morning.
All the best M&M
Well done guys supporting our beautiful countryside . Another lovely trip . Happy to follow your blog
See you on your return โค๏ธ