AustráliaMoonie27°43’3” S 150°22’12” E 19 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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
AustráliaTurnworth Bore27°59’35” S 146°8’54” E
20 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 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
ViajanteCharlotte 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
AustráliaLake Nancy26°33’60” S 144°18’31” E 21 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLeia mais
AustráliaBetoota25°41’25” S 140°44’53” E 22 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 carsLeia mais
AustráliaBirdsville Airport25°53’54” S 139°21’5” E 23 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 atLeia mais
ViajanteLooks 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?
ViajanteWe hit the desert proper tomorrow. I will let you know. Apparently it is deathly quiet. On our way, we have stopped to listen - beautiful but still the sound of insects and birds
AustráliaDiamantina25°52’4” S 138°17’52” E 25 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 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 flowersLeia mais
Austrália26°14’37” S 137°37’43” E
26 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 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 cornerLeia mais
Austrália26°19’10” S 136°39’54” E
27 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLeia mais
AustráliaWitcherrie Mound26°25’25” S 135°30’9” E 28 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 ParkLeia mais
AustráliaH S Bore26°4’11” S 135°14’54” E 29 de julho de 2024, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 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 steamLeia mais
ViajanteReally well Richard. We learned a lot about driving speed, tire pressure and when to use Low range and diff lock.
ViajanteDid you find any pigs?
Viajante
That roof rack brings back memories of our childhood holidays
ViajanteIt so does