Date: 24th September 2020
Travelled: 230 kms from Lake Cargelligo to Hay on the Murrumbidgee River
Visited: Gunbar and Hay
Stayed: Hay Services Club, free with limited services. S34.50062, E144.84982
Budget:
We depart Lake Cargelligo after another โreturn and earnโ adventure at the local FoodWorks. $3 heavier and Pam a little happier. At least there was no queue this morning. The day seems to be getting colder as the morning progresses.
Turning for Rankin Springs, then the Mid West Highway from there. Again the roads are very quiet just the odd truck. Looks like there is no rush of grey nomads heading west, waiting for South Australia border to open.
Gunbar, New South Wales, Australia
Ninety minutes on we find an unmarked rest stop at Gunbar or at least what was once the town of Gunbar. So we stop, I get the generator going, the Nespresso spinning and enjoy a we enjoy coffee and a break.
Seeing the nearby information panels, we go over to investigate. During our travels we have stumbled across some memorable stops, Gunbar and the story of John William Alexander (Jacko) Jackson VC, DCM is one of them.
The Hay Plans 
Hay, New South Wales, Australia
Arriving in Hay we do a quick lap of Lachlan Street before finding the Services Club, which has a dedicated free parking area for motorhomes and caravans. As the day is getting on, we get the bikes ready and head off.
My Mum was a Hay girl, after her passing my Sisterโs and I scattered her ashes along the banks of the Murrumbidgee. Anyway Pam and I ride down to the river and ride the paths along the Murrumbidgee.
Back at the Camper we get dressed and go to the Services Club for drinks and dinner. We chat away with some locals as Pam tries to win a raffle. The Chinese restaurant at the club serves an excellent meal and we have a generally great night.
Michael + Pam
5 thoughts on “The Murrumbidgee, New South Wales ๐ฆ๐บ 2020”
Hi guys, glad you’re still having a great time. Looks like you’re starting to rack up some funds with the ‘return & earn’ system ๐ , 20mins wait the 1st time for $1.10 – that’s $3.30 an hour – not bad money :):).
Great story about Jacko and did you put up the plaque about your mother ,loving your trip and your recycling habits Pam must be so happy. All the best from Danistan mark and Mireille
M + M
Looks like you may need to immigrate, it doesnโt look like Chairman Dan ever going to let go.
Thanks for the comment on our blog/post.
On the first anniversary of Mumโs passing we had a family gathering in Hay, scattering her ashes on the banks of the Murrumbidgee. We put up the plaque at the same time, so its been there several years now.
Hope your both keeping safe. Be careful about making provocative anti-party statement we wouldnโt like to find youโve been sent to a gulag as part of Chairman Dan re-education programs.
M + P
Love the plaque to your mother Mike.
I see Mark and Mireille are stuck in Danganistan with us!!
Loving the blog,
Aussie Bruce (dormant in UK) and Mark and Bev in Melbourne.
Mark + Bev
Thanks for the comment on our blog/post.
What a long slow winter it has been. Luckily Pam sister has lent us their Winnebago a couple of times.
Hopefully Chairman Dan will release you soon.
We are a bit worried about 2021, but hoping for the best.
Anyway we visited a couple of museums in Canberra today, the rain has now settled in, but where safely back in the camper.
Stay safe…
M + P