Report by Rita Cusmiani
Convoy split into 2 groups again with Barry heading the first and Tony the second.
Heading down the Silver City Highway. Fairly good read – unsealed, but in good condition. A few more big dippers but nothing like the 216 on the previous day.
Stopped somewhere along the road for morning tea and then stopped for lunch at White Cliffs (an opal mining town). The owner of the motel was very kind to provide tea and coffee and then give us a tour through the premises of the underground motel.
Excellent facilities – and totally wheelchair friendly. All of the wheelies on the tour were impressed and stated they would love to come back for a holiday/stopover.
We crossed paths with the 2nd convoy at the motel.
Found tar road after Wilcannia and headed for Nyngan. Stopped at Cobar for fuel and to do a good check over Caroline’s car, Shannon managed to make contact with a kangaroo – it didn’t make it, and the car wasn’t too badly damaged.
Arrived at the Riverside Caravan Park at 7.30pm. The area set aside for us, was near the river, and the fire had already been set up. It was a great welcome for the 2nd convoy.
Last camp dinner – lamb and steak. Awards night – Caroline and Shannon presenting various awards for particular happenings along the way – each individual received one, which was a lot of fun. Most of the gang slept out under the stars again – quicker escape to Sydney.