APSLEY FALLS AND GORGE

A wonderful place just off the Oxley Hwy, 25k East of Walcha. The falls are about 80mtrs high and tip into an impressive steep granite Gorge that carves it's way into the Apsley River valley. It was possible to drive on bitumen all the way to the Lookouts. The area is in the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park in the New England Tablelands and is truly worth the visit. I was the only person there, though it was a Monday.
I stayed overnight in the campsite for $5.00. A lovely peaceful spot with all the basic amenities, water ; electric BBQ's, and picnic tables with a fireplace alongside. There are 8 Vans here at the moment, all middle aged, about half Solo's and the rest couples so it is very quiet and peaceful.
Met the ranger today, a rough and ready bloke, cross eyed as well but really friendly, We had a mag for 5 mins or so before he moved on.
I really like this place and highly recommend a stop over or even just a look at the falls. It's well away from the usual tourist route so no crowds or kids. I will definitely be back here one day.
The Tia Falls are also close by but it has been wet and the road in is 7k of dirt so I might miss that one on this trip. tomorrow is a short 70k trip to Uralla along Thunderbolt's Way (for those reading from outside Australia, Captain Thunderbolt was a famous Bushranger or robber who plundered this district in the 19th century).
Tomorrow I'm off to Uralla looking for free Camps along the way.