Day 35

Date:- 18 April 2010
Distance:- 76.41 Km
Distance to Date:- 1654.10 Km
Start:- Bulahdelah
Finish:- Cundletown (Dawson River Tourist Park)
Comment:- Last night after I wrote up my dairy organized the Bowling Club Courtesy Bus to take me to their club. Had a very good meal and drink there, then went back to the park via the Courtesy Bus. In bed by 8.30am but had a restless night. It rained frequently through the night and when I arose at 6.30am the sun was shining but everything was wet.

Tried “Macca” again this morning, but again unsuccessful, He has bigger fish to fry.

Listening to the forecast for the area we may get a shower or two through the day. We will see what happens and deal with it accordingly

On the road by 8.30am with a nice long gradual hill to start with. I am expecting more traffic on the road today as N.S.W. kids go back to school tomorrow.

Passed through the little town of Coolongolook then walked the steep hill out of Coolongolook.

Threatening clouds building in the north east. About 3 km from my designated snack stop the road was wet and approaching cars had their wipers on. Doesn’t look good. About 1 km out a light misty rain. Arrived at the Wang Wauk Rest Area and was able to shelter under the shelters they provide until the weather cleared.

These Rest areas that are situated every 30 or 40 km are really impressive setups. Modern looking buildings with flush toilets, electric hand dryers etc, plenty of parking, and they have either a kids playground for the kids or exercise equipment (parallel bars, stepping stones, etc) for the older kids.

The next 35km to Taree was slightly undulating but quite a pleasant ride, and I arrived in Taree about 3pm. Went to the Super Market to refresh my food supplies then went looking for the Info Office, found it out the other side of Taree, and it was closed of course.

The caravan park was just another 4 km down the road and I arrived there about 4pm. Very nice setup on the banks of Manning river I think. A very well setup Camp Kitchen:- fridge, microwave oven, electric jug, toaster, television, BBQ gas plates and hot and cold running water.

The receptionist suggested I go to the local Pub for tea. They have a roast of the day and a sweet for $10 on a Sunday night. So off I went to the Pub, and, yes, it was a really good meal.

Back to the caravan park, do my diary then off to bed.

Hope to get close to Port Macquarrie tomorrow.