Yengo National Park

We had a wonderful day last month exploring Yengo National Park and surrounds. It was a National Parks Discovery 4WD tour. They have fantastic guides, who are volunteers and are passionate about the area and its history. We saw Aboriginal artwork, rare plants, spectacular views and found out some real interesting facts and history.

It is an all day event. We started around Kulnura at 8:15am and finished near Mangrove Mountain just after 5pm. The kids enjoyed hanging out with our friends kids and swapping places in the cars. It kept all the driving time enjoyable when they had buddies from other families. There were also heaps of stops and plenty of opportunities to get out of the vehicles for an explore, including the time we had to move a fallen tree from the middle of the track.

Our location on the Central Coast we so often take for granted, but it was a reminder of how terrific our own back yard is. There are also a few camping places around Yengo and we hope to visit one in the next few weekends..... so stay posted for a report.

Removing Tree from Track

Lily pulled out a tooth!

Flannel Flower

Dirty Gear Bag

Well the long awaited Dirty Gear Bag has arrived! Stephen was promised the bag months ago when he renewed his 4WD magazine subscription. Even the courier started to duck his head every time he passed our house as Stephen would stop him in the street just to see if maybe he had forgotten to deliver a parcel to our house.

What is a Dirty Gear Bag... some of you may ask? It is a strong canvas bag that hangs off the spare wheel on the back of our 4WD for all your dirty gear - rubbish or recovery gear that has fallen in the mud etc.

We have always pondered the idea of getting one of these and wished we had actually gone and got one during every trip. Carrying your rubbish from a camping trip in the car, especially when it consists of dirty nappies is no joy! Lugging the muddy snatch strap on the floor of the 4WD and sighing each time a child treads on it and spreads the filth takes away from the fun. Now it can all be carried OUTSIDE the vehicle in our new bag.

All we need now is a trip to use it.... photos to come!!

June Long Weekend 4WD Day

What a fabulous June long weekend. The last 3 years has been torrential rain... I remember them well since hiring camper trailers - and drying them all!

This year we spent the Saturday four wheel driving around the Watagan's area. We had 7 vehicles and 27 kids all up!!! We found a lovely place for a BBQ lunch - Boarding House Dam in the Watagans National Park. There is a bush walk, water falls, BBQ's and plenty of space for the 27 kids to enjoy themselves - which they did!

Thank you to the Dehoogh family for this top photo! I wasn't in the car, the girls where screaming and our son, Daniel... well his face says it all - no fear.

Many thanks to Andrew & Leanne for a great day out.