Nyngan, NSW

Winmalee (Blue Mountains) to Nyngan 490 Kilometres

Looking at the map, Nyngan looks like a possible 1 night stop over. It’s just 490 Kilometres from home. The initial part of the drive will take the Great Western Highway then travelling on the Castlereigh Highway until we pickup  the Golden Highway to Dubbo. The final part of this leg will use the Mitchell Highway straight into Nyngan

As you can see, we intend passing through Dubbo so that we 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 we 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.

We took 2 coffee breaks on the way to Nyngan amongst a very pleasant countryside. Unfortunately it rained (lightly) all the way, however this was the weather that most if not all New South Wales was encountering during the day.

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 receptionist was very helpful and friendly. We were offered a drive-through location as we didn't want to unhitch the caravan for a one night stay. The Park appeared very spacious and an abundance of facilities were visible.

Here are a few photographs of the park:

The Bogan River

Cecil and Fergus the park camels

"Billy' introduced Buddy to his first head-butt!

Nyngan Riverside Caravan Park

Our location for the night

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. We took a walk around the park and saw the following:

Mobile coverage is available for most telco’s.

TV reception includes:

28 digital stations and 2 radio stations

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.

liz - my impressions to-day. The scenery reminded me so much of parts of South Africa. Just like the southern Free State in parts, then like the Bushveld - open grass areas where buck, zebras etc roam & small trees surrounding the area for elephants, giraffes but of course there were none!! only a few emus! And lots of feral goats. Miles & miles of straight roads & my introduction to road trains. All well & exciting for me in new territory.

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”.