BEAUTIFUL BINGARA NSW - REVISITED

  It could be the charming little main street, dominated by the fabulous,1930 s art decor, Roxy Theatre or the experience of bush camping in a secluded spot beside the unspoiled Gwydir River that elevates Bingara to one of my favourite destinations. My second visit this time will be just one of many more in the future.
  There are separate descriptions of the town and The Roxy In previous posts so there is no need to repeat them here ( To find them type "Bingara" or "Roxy Theatre" in the Search Box at the top of the page).
  Bingara is "RV Friendly" and free camping is encouraged by the town administrators. Drive for 8 klms to the East on the Copeton Dam road and you will find a number of  moderately sized areas right beside the river that can be accessed via well signposted, short, dirt, tracks. A  note here that the Gwydir is prone to flash flooding without warning especially if the water storage facility upstream decides to release volume. I suggest that if you detect a rise in water level don't hesitate and move to higher ground early, as there have been reports of vans being inundated.
  This time of year the weather is perfect with wild ducks and other bird life a- plenty. Large fish of unknown species at times launching themselves from the waters suggested that some tackle is recommended. If you are lucky as I was on arrival this time and the last, there will be few others around to spoil the visit. Only 2 other vans for the first 7 of 9 days and then a hint of the beginning of the "Great Northern Winter Migration"  and the arrival of another 10 vans and motorhomes all on the second last day. It didn't take much time for the resulting load music, smoky camp fires and noisy generators to signal that it was time to leave. Hopefully I will be lucky again next year. I do hope that Bingara never changes.
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THE BIRDS of BINGARA