Cunnamulla to Goondiwindi
July 28, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Around 7 degrees when we left Cunnamulla but it felt warmer. We couldn't find a rest area within 100km so we just pulled off the road for breakfast. Of course there was a truck pullover spot 13kmRead more
Port Lincoln to Clare
July 21, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Lots of cereal crops and sheep on the Eyre Peninsula then the contrast of Whyalla, which was very industrial. We went up Hummock Hill lookout for a great view of the city and the Spencer Gulf. We hadRead more
Ceduna to Port Lincoln
July 20, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
A bit windy when we left Ceduna, but quite nice at Streaky Bay where we stopped for morning tea. There were the most aggressive seagulls we've ever encountered and staff said a few things had beenRead more
Mudrabilla to Ceduna
July 19, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 9 °C
Border. Great Australian Bight.
Fraser Range to Mudrabilla
July 18, 2019 in Australia
Straightest road in Australia!
Esperance to Fraser Range Station
July 17, 2019 in Australia
A little while after starting off this morning we decided the car sounded a little 'whiney'. After investigating under the bonnet at a service station we phoned the RAC. The mechanic who cameRead more
Walpole to Esperance
July 16, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
This morning we did the Valley of the Giants treetop walk through red and yellow tingle trees as well as lots of other native plants. It is also quokka habitat but it was morning so we didn't see any.Read more
Walpole via Bridgetown
July 15, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We ran out of south- west today, visiting Cape Leeuwin where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. Thete were whales swimming past but a long way out. We had lunch at Bridgetown then stopped inRead more
Margaret River area
July 14, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Today started at 4 degrees but the wind chill made it about 2. We went to MadFish winery, the Cowaramup Brewing Company, Margaret River Dairy Company and the Margaret River Chocolate Company. AfterRead more
Bunbury to Gnarabup
July 13, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
The clouds cleared this morning and it was a beautiful day to walk the length of the Busselton Jetty. We went to Cape Naturaliste then grocery and fudge shopping in Margaret River before settling inRead more
Coogee to Bunbury
July 12, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A chilly morning and it didn't really warm up all day. We went south through Kwinana and Mandurah then inland to the Harvey Dam where we had morning tea. There were lots of parrots and butterflies. WeRead more
Coogee Beach
July 11, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We were offered our accommodation at a greatly reduced rate for an extra night so we took advantage and had a relaxed day. We walked from Woodman Point to Coogee Beach, then back, and drove the carRead more
Rottnest Island
July 10, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We went to Fremantle and caught the ferry to Rottnest Island. The hop-on hop-off bus was very crowded at first but quite a lot of people got off at the early stops. We saw quokkas, ospreys, seals,Read more
Perth
July 9, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Not much driving this morning - just to Cockburn station to catch the train into the city. We had a coffee at the London cafe then got the hop-on hop-off bus to see the sights. After the Mint, theRead more
Geraldton to Coogee
July 8, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
We have to adjust to cold starts every morning now - about 10 degrees when we got on the road to continue south. Lots of flowering plants along the roadside so a slow journey so we could admire them.Read more
Geraldton
July 7, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 14 °C
A catch-up day with groceries and gas to buy. We also decided to try to buy another swag but nothing suited so we bought a cheap doona to augment the sleeping mats which have proven to be a bit cold.
Denham to Geraldton
July 6, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 13 °C
We had quite a cold night so a little slower in packing up this morning - also the tent was wet.
Denham
July 5, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Clear skies this morning so we went for a walk along the heritage trail and bought our National Parks pass. The visitor centre has a lot of information about wrecks off the coast and a memorial to theRead more
Carnarvon to Denham
July 4, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A lovely drive here with views of the seagrass beds and coast. We could see the rain clouds gathering so thought we might get a cabin for 2 nights but it would have been expensive so we pitched theRead more
Dampier to Carnarvon
July 3, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We left the Pilbara and came to the Gascoyne region today. A day of contrasts - we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn - many kilometres of dry red country with splashes of purple and white. We enteredRead more
De Grey River to Dampier
July 2, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Much greener today and some flowers along the roadside. Also ant hills with hard hats! It became an undustrial landscape through Port Hedland with salt mines and iron ore ships. We drove throughRead more
Broome to de Grey River
July 1, 2019 in Australia
Left the Kimberley and into the Pilbara.
Broome Cable Beach
June 30, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 24 °C
We went to Cable Beach this morning then out to the lighthouse. Town for lunch. Shopping and washing.
Broome Jetty to Jetty walk return
June 29, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
I didn't take my phone so this day won't be tracked on the map. We walked from the campground at Town Beach to Streeter's Jetty.
Mary River to Broome
June 28, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A suprisingly cold night - only 8 degrees when we got up but it was 30 by the time we got to Broome.




































































































