Wet Arrival, Warm Vibes... Camping at Ironbark Down, Cessnock (EWRT2025 Episode 6)

Описание: We arrived at Ironbark Down near Cessnock in the middle of a downpour, but that didn’t stop us from setting up camp, cooking a warming lamb curry, and enjoying the moody skies of the Hunter Valley.

In this episode of our Epic Winter Road Trip, we reflect on our time in Tamworth (hello ensuite sites and warm showers!), cook up a storm in the teardrop kitchen, and enjoy the slower pace of vanlife—even if everything’s a little soggy.

🏕️ Location: Ironbark Down, a HipCamp near Cessnock, NSW
🍷 Tomorrow: A winery tour with Two Fat Blokes!
🥶 Tips for winter camping in a teardrop
🔥 Lamb curry with a twist (yes, there's apricot jam involved)

00:00 – Arriving at Ironbark Down… in the rain
00:38 – Deciding where to park Tia (and where not to park)
01:35 – Setup complete: time to dry out
02:12 – Winery tour booked for tomorrow!
03:04 – Finishing an epic audiobook in the rain
03:18 – Tonight’s dinner: lamb curry with secret ingredients
04:19 – Cooking tips: garlic, jalapeños, and curry hacks
05:00 – Reflecting on our stay at the Tamworth Big 4
06:00 – Ensuite sites = winter camping luxury
07:00 – Tamworth, the golden guitar… and not much else
08:00 – Chatting with HipCamp hosts about the country music festival
09:30 – Our little oil heater from Jaycar (highly recommended!)
10:40 – Sunrise timelapse from this morning
11:28 – Fire chats with other campers at Dangars Gorge
13:00 – Cooking curry and camping stories
16:30 – Final thoughts before bed

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