Our travels took us to Young, New South Wales, a town brimming with surprises, both large and small. Our first encounter with the area's playful side happened just outside of Wombat, where we encountered a roadside stand that proclaimed to sell "Fair Dinkum Wombat Eggs".
We've seen some quirky things on our travels, but this one takes the biscuit. We’re not sure what the wombat farming practices are like, but we suspect the eggs come from a more feathered source.
Young itself is a surprisingly diverse place. After our initial chuckle with the wombat egg stand, we decided to explore the town, and soon found ourselves drawn to the Chinese Gardens. The entrance is guarded by formidable stone lions
, and as we ventured further in, we found a tranquil world of water features and carefully manicured foliage.
The gardens are a beautiful example of cultural harmony in the heart of the New South Wales countryside. From some angles, the garden looks almost otherworldly.
Before our exploration of Young concluded, we made a brief stop at the Visitors Centre.
These places are always a good starting point, a reliable source of information that can help anyone orient themselves in an unfamiliar location.
No visit to this region is complete without indulging in some of the local produce. On the outskirts of Young, we paid a visit to Ballinaclash, a cheery farm that sells some truly delightful pies.
Of course, as we drove in, the orchard was abloom with flowers.
After sampling a cherry pie (or two), we can certainly say that a visit here is well worth the calories.
