Australia Day

Flying the flag for Australia Day

After leaving Glen Innes we headed back through Tenterfield and east to Tabulam  We decided to stay at Wrenbrook Retreat just outside Tabulam for a week which included Australia Day. Spent the week here without going out and just enjoyed the natural surroundings.  I had a couple of games of golf on the 9 hole "paddock" golf course and on the warmer days took full advantage of the pool for several refreshing dips.

A great camp with a view over the valley.

Up early to watch the sunrise

On Australia Day, after the traditional flag raising ceremony followed by a game of cricket, Kerry prepared a BBQ lunch for the guests which included kangaroo, prawns, home made rissoles, chicken shaslicks and bread & butter pudding to finish off.  In the afternoon after a few drinks we all gathered and played Finska under a shady tree until a storm came in and made us all scurry around to get things out the heavy rain.  Was a fair old storm with strong winds, driving rain, thunder and lightning.

A pleasant way to cool off in the pool

Another great view over the dam and valley

Leaving Wrenbrook we headed south, stopping at Casino to stock up and continued on the Summerland Way towards Grafton. Due to missing the turn off, had a little adventure which proved to be quite scenic.  Travelled alongside the Clarence River to Lawrence where we caught the Ferry (3 lane!!) over the River and drove onto Maclean.  Finally made it late in the day to Chris and Mike's home at Gulmarrad (was due to arrive after lunch!).  They had room for the van (parked on the slab for the new shed) and had a great catch up and tour through their lovely new home.

Chris and Mikes new home

We had the pleasure of being first to use the shed, well the slab!!

We stayed 2 days with Mike and Chris who took us around to see some of the local sites. Went on a drive to Yamba, via a back road and onto Maclean where we walked up and down the main street. The next day we headed to Ulmarra and had a lovely Pub lunch.  Mike needed some items from Bunnings - one store I have no hesitation in going into (never know what I might need!!), before returning home in time for Happy Hour.  A huge thank you to Mike and Chris for their wonderful hospitality.

Ulmarra Pub for lunch

Hels found the McLeod tartan pole in the main street of Maclean