Roadtrip to Mount Irvine & Bilpin

A group of friends and I decided to embark on a second road trip to visit our friend off in the Windsor vicinity. This time we decided to be a little more adventurous and head further to Mount Irvine and go walnut/chestnut picking. The alternative was to go mushroom picking in Oberon but it was deemed too far a drive for those joining us for a day trip.

Roadtrip!!!

The day started out on a nice, sunny day... and our trip took a rather adventurous turn after getting stuck in some major traffic jam in Richmond. Firstly we get to spot a bellbird alongside the road in Kurrajong Heights whilst waiting at a red light:

Hide and Seek - Bellbird Version

Roadtrip to Bilpin

A few months ago, a few friends and I decided to go on a road trip together to visit a friend working in the Windsor vicinity. After doing some research into the surrounding areas, a friend suggested that we visit Bilpin for a day trip.

Bilpin is located just over 1.5hrs drive north-west of Sydney and is popularly known as the 'Land of the Mountain Apple', due to the rich fruit orchids and bountiful gardens that line the main (Bells Line of) road, which runs through the Blue Mountain region. The famous produce from the region are the locally grown/produced apples, juice and cider. Since they don't usually advertise the source of apples at the local supermarkets nor do I usually partake in cider (or any alcoholic drink), this place didn't really ring any bells so I was up for the challenge.

Roadtrip!