Megalong Valley

In late September, making use of flexible working hours and proximity to home, we spent 4 days camping at the Old Ford Reserve in the Megalong Valley. You steadily gain altitude as you drive up the Great Western Highway in the Blue Mountains. Arriving in Blackheath, you then descend into the Megalong Valley down a twisting and narrow road fringed by tree ferns and towering gum trees. We managed to bag the best spot in the Old Ford Reserve campground and parked our car in an adjacent spot for Brigi and Ross to put their camper, when they arrived the next day.

We had a few lovely days walking around the area, playing in the creek, chatting, eating, drinking and spotting wombats, roos and a multitude of bird species. The weather played its part, giving us sunny days and crisp Spring nights.