Deni Days

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The thrill of driving into a new town, that first exploration walk and the adventure further a field with a bike ride brings untold pleasure. I really think you have to be there. Snaps and a blog just doesn't cut it. We found Deniliquin or Deni as the locals call it just divine.

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Photos

Cobb Hwy
120 kms from Hay to Deniliquin. Plains of Salt Bush. The stock route and route for the Cobb and Co coaches.

Pippen's Merino
Wanganella, a small town on the road where Pippen introduced the first Merino. We discovered these plains are prime stock routes because the sheep and cattle eat the Salt Bush.

Pretty Pine
The little towns often situated around a bore or river, consisted of a pub and distant properties. A great break from the Salt Bush.

Timber
History sculptures are dotted along the Hwy. This one honours the wood cutters.

Deniliquin
The Ute capital of the world. Broke the Guinness Book of records, 2839 utes in a parade in 1999. In 2010 had 10,152 utes.

TransmUTE
A community art project. Adds charm to the place.

Ute
On a pole....why not?

Island Sanctuary
Hectares of fenced land and tracks around the river banks in the middle of town.

Sanctuary Walk
Sunset walk gave me this lovely surprise.

Edward River
So pretty. It feeds into the Murray.

National Bridge
Deni is separated by the bridge. It seems the North side is more elite than the south.

Bike Tracks Galore
Still following the Long Paddock Stock Route, "Shod" commemorates the history of the bullock teams.

Levy Bank
A huge levy bank surrounds the town, locals are not concerned about flooding.

McLean Beach
Destination for bike ride reached, great ride.

Take a Drive
Never know what you may find. This old water tower and chimney from the 1840's just popped up.

Can't Help Myself
Just because I can.

Worth It
A shot from inside the chimney...

Dave who?
...and another!

Stop Stop
Always have to try for wildlife shots. This goanna just had a feed and had a huge belly.

Tip Toe
Tip toe on the river bank.

Waring Park
Deni is so English with it's gorgeous parks.

Red Gums
and so Aussie with the Red Gums.

Town Hall
Full of heritage buildings.

Pippen Centre
Full of old world charm. What a delightful town.

Comments

[Jane]

loved the comments to explain the photos which as usual were great