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Date: 8th February 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelled: 170 kms from Taren Point to Wallerawang in NSW <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visited: Hartley and Lake Wallace <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stayed: Lake Wallace Recreational Area. Free with basic services.\u00a0<\/strong>S33.41488, W150.07363<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We were both glad to see the last of 2020 but unfortunately we have not seen the last of Covid 19. As the year drew to a close it became obvious that we will be unable to return to England, our Hymer and touring Europe in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our thoughts once again turn to continuing our travels in Australia. Jenny and Dave had kindly lent us their Winnebago last year but we really cannot go on imposing on them. We had planned to buy a motorhome in Australia some time in the future, once we had completed our European travels and sold the Hymer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over dinner with our friends Julia and Greg one evening we discuss our travel frustrations and buying a second hand motorhome in partnership. A month or so later we jointly purchase a 2013 Jayco Optimum. Anyway as we continue our travels, the differences between our beloved Hymer and this house on wheels will become evident. To get started, we head off on a get to know you drive, to Mudgee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an overnight stop to visit Indiana and Cooper we continue west making a coffee stop at Hartley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hartley Cemetery is just off the highway with plenty of turning space. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Map of Hartley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After enjoying our first (Nespresso Virtuo) road trip coffee we walk, or in my case hobble around the cemetery for 20 minutes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s only a couple of kilometres further west to Hartley village. Hartley has a long history, it was once the centre of government and judicial power on the central tablelands from the 1820-1870\u2019s before being overtaken by Bathurst. Many years later during the 1930-1950\u2019s Hartley again became a popular stopover spot for tourist planning a visit to Jenolan Caves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This information panel tells the story.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hartley Courthouse was completed in 1837. Apparently the 800 convicts working on local roads kept the Magistrate busy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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