Blogs from Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania - page 2

DAY 392 It was a very cold night, I woke up with cold feet at one stage and wished that I could easily get my hands on a pair of socks, but that meant getting out of bed and getting even colder, that is the price we pay for being up in the mountains on Kosciuszko National Park, we could not expect it to be any different even at this time of year. I think Andy was out of bed first, he usually is, however a little later than normal but who can blame him, the bed is warm and cosy. We both have our fleeces on for a while to keep the morning chill out. Out on the grassy areas ahead of us we see the kangaroos again, they are all there in abundance some ... read more

The cool southerly change had well and truly arrived when we left Merimbula, with a light drizzle falling. We re-fuelled and were pleased to see that the cost of diesel is now similar to petrol (actually cheaper in Orbost), whereas we have often paid up to 30 cents per litre more for diesel on our trip. We stopped to have a look and taste at the Bega Cheese Factory, then continued on the Snowy Mountains Hwy (with more cheese in hand) towards Cooma. On the way, we stopped for lunch at Nimmitabel. However, it was 7°C, misty and drizzling, so we ended up eating in the car (cheese sandwiches), although we had a lovely view of the mist over the nearby lake. We passed through Cooma and headed for Jindabyne, where we stopped at the Visitor ... read more