AustraliaMoonie27°43’3” S 150°22’12” E July 19, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We are on our way to the Simpson Desert. Fully packed car and first night at Moonie Crossroads Hotel. Typical Aussie pub hotel. Moonie is the self proclaimed Pig hunting capital of Australia
AustraliaTurnworth Bore27°59’35” S 146°8’54” E
July 20, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
2nd Breakfast at St George and lovely, peaceful afternoon and evening at Charlotte Plains, alongside hot springs. We were last here 4 years ago with Shannon and Theresa
TravelerCharlotte and Gilbert tonight - hopefully, got a long drive today. And then the other couple tomorrow in Birdsville. We will stay at the pub for 2 nights, tweeking last minute things before the Simpson, departing Thursday morning
Wow, Anthony and Jane. What an amazing adventure you guys are on. Have a wonderful time!! [Jo Mugglestone]
AustraliaLake Nancy26°33’60” S 144°18’31” E July 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Continued heading West deeper into the Outback with narrower roads and flat, arid landscape. Still green after the recent rains. Thankfully all roads are open. We found an awesome camp site at theRead more
AustraliaBetoota25°41’25” S 140°44’53” E July 22, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A long driving day deeper into the Outback and through the Channel Country. Travelling on dirt roads, single central centre bitumen road with gravel on either side which needs to be used when two carsRead more
AustraliaBirdsville Airport25°53’54” S 139°21’5” E July 23, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Off again on our way to Birdsville. The green desert, wild flowers, patches of water which brings incredible birdlife. We even spotted pelicans (in the desert!) was just incredible. We arrived atRead more
TravelerLooks incredible, the colour of the sand is so bold, you could be on Mars. When you are all quiet, what does the desert sound like?
AustraliaDiamantina25°52’4” S 138°17’52” E July 25, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
A nervous start into the unknown became a wonderful experience driving across the dunes and Eyre creek crossing (see video) and experiencing an unusually green desert with magnificent wild flowersRead more
Australia26°14’37” S 137°37’43” E
July 26, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
After packing up watching a glorious desert sunrise we had another surreal day crossing the dunes a salt pan surrounded by more spectacular wild flowers. The day included a stop at Poeppel cornerRead more
Australia26°19’10” S 136°39’54” E
July 27, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A messy start to the morning with mud from last nights rain. It made the pack up longer and less fun. The highlight of the day was the magnificent salt pan crossings with the contrast of white to theRead more
AustraliaWitcherrie Mound26°25’25” S 135°30’9” E July 28, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Jane, Charlotte and Debbie drove this morning along the Rig Road. We exited the desert along the French line at Purni Bore where there are hot springs. We continued through the Witjira National ParkRead more
AustraliaH S Bore26°4’11” S 135°14’54” E July 29, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
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 steamRead more
TravelerDid you find any pigs?
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That roof rack brings back memories of our childhood holidays
TravelerIt so does