Unshackled Adventures

Prior to reaching the peninsula, Mrs Unshackled had pre-booked several camps over the busy Easter period and into the South Australian school holidays starting 11 April. At the time, we had no idea that rising fuel prices—driven by conflict in the Middle East—would shift travel plans for many Australians.

Unshackled Adventures have now been on the road for four months — covering roughly 10,000 km so far.

Unshackled Adventures had an incredible time exploring the vast and rugged beauty of Murray Sunset National Park

Unshackled Adventures parked up in Mildura at Burronga Caravan Park for a few days while the car went in for a service. With the weather turning and rain setting in for most of our stay, it ended up being the perfect chance to catch up on a bit of life admin—laundry, cleaning the van, and resetting before the next leg of the journey.

After leaving Nyngan, Unshackled Adventures decided to take the road less travelled in search of the Geographical Centre of New South Wales.

!Unshackled Adventures spent four nights in Nyngan, and we can confidently say this little gem is well worth a visit.

Cobar Shire is located in western New South Wales, about 700 kilometres north-west of Sydney and 650 kilometres north of Canberra. The town sits at the crossroads of three major highways – the Kidman Way linking Melbourne to Brisbane, the Barrier Highway connecting Sydney to Adelaide via Broken Hill, and the Wool Track linking the Sunraysia region to Queensland.

Unshackled rolled into Lake Cargelligo planning to spend a few lazy days camped along the foreshore. But when our caravan inverter unexpectedly gave up the ghost, a short stay quickly turned into more than a week!

After soaking up the beauty of the Blue Mountains, Unshackled Adventures was craving a slower pace and some classic country scenery. We headed inland to Forbes in the Central West of NSW and set up camp at the free, RV-friendly Wheogo Park on Lake Forbes.

Unshackled set up base in Wallerawang, a small town on the western fringe of the Blue Mountains. We camped at Lake Wallace, a fantastic free camp with peaceful lake views and the perfect location to access the incredible sights and adventures these mountains have to offer.

The picture-perfect village of Carcoar sits quietly in a sheltered valley beside the gently winding Belubula River. A true historic gem, it is the third-oldest settlement west of the Blue Mountains, and with its rolling hills and fertile surrounds, it’s easy to understand why early settlers were drawn here. Wandering its streets feels like stepping back in time — a township that history has carefully preserved rather than left behind.

Set on the banks of the Lachlan River, Cowra is a charming town surrounded by vineyards, waterways and pretty countryside in the beautiful Lachlan Valley. It’s home to a fascinating piece of wartime history, as well as tranquil gardens and fine wines.