Packing up today was more interesting than usual; we had a visit from a 3 mtr carpet python. First, I nearly stepped on it as it slid pass the tent, then it coiled itself in the sun just 1 mtr from the tent for nearly 30 mins before sliding off into the bush. Despite assurances that it was non-venomous Jacky kept well away and totally avoided that side of the tent.

Carpet Python

Today we were heading into NSW via the back roads, we passed through numerous little villages and up and down many hills but it was certainly very scenic.

Entering NSW

The first major town we came to was Murwillumbah where we found a nice bakery and we enjoyed nice fresh salad rolls down by the Tweed River.

From here we headed back inland to the Border Ranges National Park, the campsite we were heading to was on the other side of the park and Hema GPS indicated that the roads into the park did not connect so we ended up taking quite a long route through Kyogle. After several checks to verify we were on the right track. We arrived at Sheepstation Creek campsite and found there were limited places to set up a camper trailer but we managed to fit in next to some else’s caravan. Fortunately they were a very friendly couple from SA with strong interests in photography and bird watching.