Whew am I knackered. Hiked the 18km return (11miles) to the top of Mt. Kosciuszko. It took four hours including eating lunch on top.
The views were great but to me it looked like some peaks were higher. The hike was along a road that used to be open. The basin below the mountain is the start of the Snowy river. 
(This is a special fish that lives only on the upper part of the Snowy River)
There were lots of wild flowers all over. Beautiful.
My other alternative was to go to Thredbo and take the chair lift up ($28 return) and then hike the 13.7 km return trip. Shorter but steeper. The day way beautiful with some clouds. 
Spent the night at Thredbo Diggings camp in the park. The camp is along the Thredbo river.
My other alternative was to go to Thredbo and take the chair lift up ($28 return) and then hike the 13.7 km return trip. Shorter but steeper. The day way beautiful with some clouds. Spent the night at Thredbo Diggings camp in the park. The camp is along the Thredbo river.Day 166 January 13 Tuesday
Headed towards Tredbo. Once past it the traffic disappeared and the road got narrow with no lines. It was a beautiful drive through the park with spectacular scenery.
Went to Yarrangobilly Caves which is in the park. First hiked to the thermal pool, 27 C, and went for a swim. Felt good as the temperature was getting warm.
Hiked along the river to Glory Arch and Glory Cave. The cave is unguided but lights up as you walk through.
This one was interesting as it it mainly white inside, due to lack of iron in the limestone and the cave was very wet. Continued heading north and spent the night at Tumut Reservoir about 39 km from Tumut at Old Yacht Park. It was hot and suppose to get to 40 tomorrow. Whew. It was funny to watch the crows. They would feed in the shade of trees eating, flies I hope, and then when they reached the edge where the sun was, they raced to the next shade area where they slowly started eating again.. Once I saw them huddle in the shade near the base of a big eucalyptus 
Day 167 January 14 Wednesday Two Weeks Left
Left the park and drove to Tumut. The lady in info said to go to Adelong where a mile out of town is an old gold mine to tour.
It is now a park with trails around the ruins.
Very nice along the river. Drove from there to highway 31, a divided 4 lane one to Vass. Really hot for me. Stopped at the Vass Caravan Park. Suppose to be cooler tomorrow.
Headed towards Tredbo. Once past it the traffic disappeared and the road got narrow with no lines. It was a beautiful drive through the park with spectacular scenery.
Went to Yarrangobilly Caves which is in the park. First hiked to the thermal pool, 27 C, and went for a swim. Felt good as the temperature was getting warm. Hiked along the river to Glory Arch and Glory Cave. The cave is unguided but lights up as you walk through. This one was interesting as it it mainly white inside, due to lack of iron in the limestone and the cave was very wet. Continued heading north and spent the night at Tumut Reservoir about 39 km from Tumut at Old Yacht Park. It was hot and suppose to get to 40 tomorrow. Whew. It was funny to watch the crows. They would feed in the shade of trees eating, flies I hope, and then when they reached the edge where the sun was, they raced to the next shade area where they slowly started eating again.. Once I saw them huddle in the shade near the base of a big eucalyptus Day 167 January 14 Wednesday Two Weeks Left
Left the park and drove to Tumut. The lady in info said to go to Adelong where a mile out of town is an old gold mine to tour.
It is now a park with trails around the ruins. Very nice along the river. Drove from there to highway 31, a divided 4 lane one to Vass. Really hot for me. Stopped at the Vass Caravan Park. Suppose to be cooler tomorrow.Day 167 January 15 Thursday
Left Vass and headed south on hwy 25 to Canberra, ACT, Australia Capital Territory. Lots of traffic. The city is planned but by whom? I would think not by anyone who needed to live there. The streets are increasing concentric circles with some roads crisscrossing the circles. Wanted to go to National Museum but found no signs. Since it was suppose to get close to 100 F today decided to keep on going south through town and go back over the coast range to the sea. As I crested to the east side of the mountains it was very much cooler. Good choice I said to myself. Drove north on the coastal highway from Bega to Mystery Bay. Cool and nice with thunder storms from 5 to 6 then sunshine till dark.
Left Vass and headed south on hwy 25 to Canberra, ACT, Australia Capital Territory. Lots of traffic. The city is planned but by whom? I would think not by anyone who needed to live there. The streets are increasing concentric circles with some roads crisscrossing the circles. Wanted to go to National Museum but found no signs. Since it was suppose to get close to 100 F today decided to keep on going south through town and go back over the coast range to the sea. As I crested to the east side of the mountains it was very much cooler. Good choice I said to myself. Drove north on the coastal highway from Bega to Mystery Bay. Cool and nice with thunder storms from 5 to 6 then sunshine till dark.
Day 168 January 16 Friday
Drove to Batemans Bay up highway 1. Went to Bunnings to get paint for the van wheels. Also went to the auto store to buy some polish and oil and filter. Went to a auto shop to get a pink slip inspection. The guy says that now they are no longer required for selling a car, only for reqo. I was glad of that, one less thing to worry about. Spent the afternoon cleaning and waxing the van. Will spray the wheels tomorrow is the wind is favorable. It is looking good. Still worried about getting my rocks home. May have to send some. Stayed at the Pleasurelea Tourist Resort space 9.
Drove to Batemans Bay up highway 1. Went to Bunnings to get paint for the van wheels. Also went to the auto store to buy some polish and oil and filter. Went to a auto shop to get a pink slip inspection. The guy says that now they are no longer required for selling a car, only for reqo. I was glad of that, one less thing to worry about. Spent the afternoon cleaning and waxing the van. Will spray the wheels tomorrow is the wind is favorable. It is looking good. Still worried about getting my rocks home. May have to send some. Stayed at the Pleasurelea Tourist Resort space 9.
Day 169 January 17 Saturday
Spray painted the wheels, cleaned everything else I did not do yesterday. Started packing my rocks to see how it will go. Went for a walk to the beach. Drove a short distance to the store to get ice and some food. Found a book store and traded five books for two, could have had three but would not have time for them. Waypointed Adel’s address on my GPS. Went for a swim in the pool. Casual day. I think the van is ready to go. Only minor things to do the day I take it to the car market.
Spray painted the wheels, cleaned everything else I did not do yesterday. Started packing my rocks to see how it will go. Went for a walk to the beach. Drove a short distance to the store to get ice and some food. Found a book store and traded five books for two, could have had three but would not have time for them. Waypointed Adel’s address on my GPS. Went for a swim in the pool. Casual day. I think the van is ready to go. Only minor things to do the day I take it to the car market.
Day 170 January 18 Sunday
Left Batemans Bay and headed north. Stopped at Kioloa and checked out the beach. Went to Jervis Bay, Booderee NP, and all the camp sites were full. Went to Nowra and spent the night at Nowra Wildlife Park Reserve. It is a private zoo where you can go pet and get up close with animals. It is next to the river. In the evening, peacocks and guinea hens were wondering around the camp. Made arrangements with Adel to be at her house on Tuesday.
Left Batemans Bay and headed north. Stopped at Kioloa and checked out the beach. Went to Jervis Bay, Booderee NP, and all the camp sites were full. Went to Nowra and spent the night at Nowra Wildlife Park Reserve. It is a private zoo where you can go pet and get up close with animals. It is next to the river. In the evening, peacocks and guinea hens were wondering around the camp. Made arrangements with Adel to be at her house on Tuesday.
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