Mount Dare 72km / 542 / 2326

We got out of our tent in the dark and freezing cold so we could watch the sunrise while soaking in the hot spring. Moving from the freezing cold into the hot water was sooooo incredible. The steam rising from the hot water made for an extra special sunrise, making a tree look like it was on fire. We drove to Mount Dare, the official end of the desert crossing and first fuel stop since Birdsville. Along the way we saw the baron, stoney gibble plains. Mount Dare is the most remote pub in Oz, so they say. Some facts and figures: total distance from Birdsville was 542 km, 5 days driving, fuel used 83L (15L per 100 km). The first two days fuel consumption around 18L per 100 km. We celebrated our achievement with a hot shower, kangaroo burger and a beer (while a load of washing was drying), before heading back to Dalhousie Springs to repeat our soakings.Read more