9. Apsley Falls

We had been putting it off for too long. It was now time to start clocking up some kilometres. The alarm was set at 7 am for a 7.30 am get away. Well we woke to the noise of chattering birds at 5.45 am and we were travelling by 6.15 am. 

We had decided to head inland to the Warrumbungle National Park located near Coonabarabran, about 500 kilometres east of Port Macquarie. 

Our departure just happened to be a Sunday and we had heard that our chosen route was very windy which was also popular with motor cyclists adding another travelling hazard for consideration. 

We were delighted by the spectacle of the magnificent scenery travelling through thick forested terrain. Patches of low hanging cloud just added to the view. Yes there seemed to be an endless amount of recommended 25 & 35 kilometre speed limited corners keeping our travelling speed down at a slow rate, even more so with a caravan in tow.

 

Some cold looking air early mornings

For the first two and a half hours of travel the roads were reasonably quiet, and then the motor bikes started to appear travelling in both directions, at a very fast rate of speed in comparison to our rate of speed. 

We were starting to feel weary from the long period of driving (an hour is usually plenty for us these days) and we thought it might be a good time to remove ourselves from the road. At 9.30 am we pulled into the Apsley Falls camping ground in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. 

It was time for breakfast with a cuppa, followed by a power nap on our very comfortable caravan bed. We opened our eyes at 1 pm feeling much better.

Deep Gorges

A walk along some of the paths at Apsley Falls was very rewarding, with spectacular views of deep gorges way below with plenty of lookout platforms provided. The water falls were quite spectacular, even with what seemed to be a light flow of water.

 

Apsley Falls

We could have spent several days at this location and also time at several other locations we had passed along our day’s route.

A few steps to another falls viewing platform

Huge suspension bridge

Camp ground

NSW national parks supply the campground location, bench table & seats, fire place with BBQ plate, the fire wood, flushing loos, scenic setting and we supply our accommodation.


Campground to the left