Rooty Hill,New South Wales to Nyngan, New South Wales

The route:

Looking at the map, Nyngan looks like a possible one night stop over. It’s just 548 Kilometres from home. The initial part of the drive will take the picturesque "Bells line of road" (approximately 57 kilometres) then the open scenery surrounding the Great Western Highway for about 83 kilometres and finally travelling the remaining journey along the Mitchell Highway. As you can see, I intend passing through Dubbo so that I get a chance to see a new location (having previously stopped at Dubbo before). I usually have a quick road side stop every 2 or so hours to stretch my legs and allow Buddy to do the same (Maybe take a few snap shots). Before setting off from home I will likely make up a few bread rolls and a flask of coffee for the journey and repeat the process for each leg of the journey. My initial plan is to arrive at Nyngan on the 16th July, remain hitched to the caravan, and leave on the 17th July

The caravan park:

Name: Nyngan Riverside Caravan Park

Proprietors: Jack and Dione Carter

Location: Cnr Barrier Highway and Mitchell Highway - Nyngan NSW 2825

Postal Address: PO Box 78 - Nyngan NSW 2825

Phone: (02) 6832 1729

Mobile Phone: 0428 322 037

Fax: (02) 6832 1767

I have chosen the Nyngan Riverside caravan park. I read through a number of reviews by people that had stayed at this caravan park, and all gave it glowing recommendations. One can’t beat ‘word of mouth’! You need to leave the Mitchell Highway for a short distance, travelling along the Barrier Highway to the caravan park

The NRMA have rated the park 3 and a half stars

The park looks spacious, allows pets (on a leash) and boasts a list of facilities to make the stop over a pleasant experience. Nyngan Riverside Caravan Park is located on the banks of the beautiful Bogan River. The park is set well back from the highway on 15 spacious acres with a lot of grass and shady trees. 

If you are into fishing or bird watching, this is the place to be.

I’ll place some photographs and/or video here, once I have had first hand knowledge of the location.

Mobile and TV reception:

Mobile coverage is available for most telco’s.

TV reception includes:

Work in progress

Rates: 

Powered sites: $25.00 for 1 adult and $28.00 for 2 adults, $7.00 every extra person, or alternatively,

Drive thru private en-suites: $35.00 for 2 adults, $7.00 every extra person.

Surrounding area:

The Sydney Morning Herald described Nyngan (and Canonba) as:

 “A Pleasant country town and service centre on the Bogan River. Nyngan is a country town of some 2500 people, situated by the Bogan River on the eastern edge of the Great Outback. It is located on the Mitchell Highway between Narromine and Bourke, 583 km north-west of Sydney and 173 metres above sea-level. The Barrier Highway also starts at Nyngan, heading west to Cobar. Wool, wheat and cattle are the primary local produce in what is a very productive pastoral and agricultural shire”.