Willawarrin Pub Run

22 April 2016 / Words Greg Cox; Photos Peter Rodgers

It was a perfect Mid North Coast Autumn morning for our run to Willawarrin, west of Kempsey.

Eleven enthusiastic members departed the Rivermark Café in Port Macquarie  for our first leg north up the M1 freeway to Kempsey.

The tedious road works and reduced speed limits on this stretch of road tested our patience, however, after Mike and Ian from Nambucca Heads joined us, we soon arrived at the Netherby River Café on the banks of the Macleay river for morning tea.

While enjoying the alfresco garden environment and river views, Jasmin tempted us with her usual culinary treats.

Before departing we were joined by Cathy and Wayne who then led our now 8 car contingent on some quiet back roads around the outskirts of Kempsey.  I then resumed the lead as we travelled west through the foothills and along the winding river flats to the tiny village of Bellbrook.

After a short break and some photographs, we travelled the 30 minutes back to Willawarrin, for lunch at this quaint country pub.

After an enjoyable lunch, and with storm clouds threatening, we each departed individually for home.

Before travelling far, the storm hit and it was roofs up for the wet drive back.

Fortunately, the late changing weather didn’t dampen the enjoyment of driving these great roads around Slim Dusty country.