We awoke to our million dollar view and hit the road again, heading for Tamworth. The Dangar Falls Lodge was such a peaceful place to stay and considering there are only 6 power and water caravan sites spread over a huge area, everyone has plenty of room. There were a few people camping in tents and only 2 or 3 caravans from what I could see. The only noise we could hear during the night was the water tumbling over the falls and the rushing water of the nearby river. The road down the other side of the range was not nearly as steep or windy as the way up but it certainly was none the less spectacular, with views across the mountains and valleys. We passed through many interesting towns, including Uralla, one of the places which Captain Thunderbolt frequented. We passed the large rock on the side of the highway, now named Thunderbolt’s Rock, where the bushranger once hid while waiting to ambush the mail coach. He apparently was known as a “gentleman” bushranger. Anyway he met his end, being shot after 6 ½ years of committing crimes near the town of Uralla. His grave is located in the local cemetery so I noted that for a future visit. After arriving in Tamworth, we learnt that there was currently an equestrian event on out at the magnificent, Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre. Today was the first day of the event so the main arena area was only being used for practice. We found another outdoor arena. We’re not sure what the event was actually called….camp-drafting may be but we enjoyed watching the horse and rider chase a cow and try to force the cow to go through certain gates and in certain directions, with a time limit. Of course we both became instant experts! It has been another warm day with the temperature in Tamworth being around 28, when we arrived. We certainly have had some lovely weather for the past few weeks.
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