Escaping Sydney over the long weekend often leads to major traffic jams especially if attempting to head along the coast... hence our decision to head inland in search of bush and remote campsites. This was a family trip hence the need to balance the need for the 'boys' to enjoy some good driving and exploring whilst the 'family' had enough time to relax and enjoy the quiet campsites and family time.
Our intended route...
My Google Nexus 7, running the Memory Map GPS application, is the perfect size for the interior of my Land Rover Discovery 300Tdi.
The terrain we covered were mostly fire tracks and unsealed roads...
The NSW bush offers plenty of routes to explore...
The Discovery is fitted with BFG AT tires and these once again, proved the toughness when compared to the two punctures we had on a Pajero and Prado. Both vehicles had known brand tires but were rated 80% Sealed / 20% Unsealed roads and proved to be very soft on the tracks we chose.
Tire repair kits vary in pricing throughout Australia but are clearly made in China as all the kits look identical even though the branding (stickers on the box) is different.
Overall, the route to Newnes was enjoyable and an easy escape from Sydney. Well worth exploring are the Black Fellow hand stencil art and the Glow Worm tunnels.
Our intended route...
My Google Nexus 7, running the Memory Map GPS application, is the perfect size for the interior of my Land Rover Discovery 300Tdi.
The terrain we covered were mostly fire tracks and unsealed roads...
The NSW bush offers plenty of routes to explore...
The Discovery is fitted with BFG AT tires and these once again, proved the toughness when compared to the two punctures we had on a Pajero and Prado. Both vehicles had known brand tires but were rated 80% Sealed / 20% Unsealed roads and proved to be very soft on the tracks we chose.
Tire repair kits vary in pricing throughout Australia but are clearly made in China as all the kits look identical even though the branding (stickers on the box) is different.
Overall, the route to Newnes was enjoyable and an easy escape from Sydney. Well worth exploring are the Black Fellow hand stencil art and the Glow Worm tunnels.