Touring is thirsty work!.
We started our day with a fantastic breakfast at Johnny and Lyle cafe. It was pretty close to our motel and we could have walked there. When I booked our accommodation for this trip I never considered it going to be over Easter. This in turn altered our plans slightly so we decided to do …
We wanted to do a paddlesteamer cruise whilst we were staying in Euchca. After looking online we booked a trip on the PS Canberra. It is operated by Murray River Paddlesteamers in Echuca. The PS Canberra was commissioned to be built in 1912 by the Conner Family and today it operates as a tourist attraction in …
Delicious food, great coffee and friendly service We stopped ant Johnny and Lyle for breakfast during our stay in Echuca and it did not disappoint. The location in High Street was close to our motel and the service and food was fantastic. An overall Thirsty rating of 5. Well worth checking out, we visited in …
Industrial charm and contemporary vibe The Mill at Echuca is a fabulous destination to eat, drink and unwind. It was once Echuca’s iconic flour mill, the five-story building was constructed in 1881 and is a heritage-listed warehouse. With craft beers on tap and selection of wines, The Mill is well set our with timber furniture, …
If you are a car buff then The Depot Historic Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection is the place you should visit. Inside the building you will find a stunning display of vehicles and memorabilia. The attention attention to detail is amazing, and should even entice anyone who is not a car buff. The Depot has grown around …
Today seen another early start as we wanted to see a few more sites along our journey to Echuca in Victoria a journey of around 650km.. Our first stop of the day was West Wyalong about 140km south west of Parkes. With stops planned at: Big Bull Mural – West Wyalong The McCann Park Tree …
Convenient location Great location, close to cafes. hotels and shops. A short walk to the port of Echuca if you are keen. Rooms was spacious and well set out. Motel was clean and tidy. We would stay here again if we were travelling through or around Echuca. Loved visiting “The Mill” which was only a …
The Temora Aviation Museum is an Australian aviation museum located in Temora, New South Wales. The Museum was established in late 1999, based on the collection of warbird aircraft owned by David Lowy. The Museum is home to the Air Force Heritage Squadron’s Temora Historic Flight with aircraft that range from before World War 2 to the Vietnam War era. …
After a relaxing evening, with dinner and a few drinks it was time to hit the road again. Our destination today was the same as in our 2024 tour. We were heading to Parkes with a breakfast stop at the usual Maccas at Moree. As we had done this stretch of road many times, today …
Just like our last visit, a well priced motel, convenient location The Coachman Hotel Motel in Parkes is conveniently located in the centre of Parkes, a quick walk to shops, cafes and restaurants. Or you can dine in at their in-house bistro. There is onsite parking available right outside of your room. For the prices …