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Trip up East Coast from Coffs Harbour to the Cape, over to Darwin then down the centre Read more
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  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    July 16th Darwin

    July 16, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C

    Beer can regatta day!
    After another night at the casino watching the footy on the big screen, it's probably fair to say there were two big losers for night.
    Essendon and Julie🙃 ( technically not a loser, just donated some of her winnings back..)
    Essendon got flogged by Geelong, and Julie found out that it's rare to win two nights in a row!
    The beer can regatta was a bit of fun, and although it was a bit overcast, it was still around 34c
    Caught up with Mick Douglas who is up here visiting his son.    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe
    Florence Falls
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    July 17th Zebra Stone & Litchfield NP

    July 17, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    Left Darwin this morning for the magnificent Litchfield National Park.
    Our home for the next two nights is Zebra Stone, a bush camp about 20km out of Batchelor.
    Zebra stone has the only "Zebra stone" in the world. More to come on that later.
    Made camp by lunchtime, so we spent the afternoon at Florence Falls and Buleys Rockhole after checking out the massive anthills.
    Both Magnetic (north/south facing) and cathedral types.
    Both the water holes were well worth the effort, and we all had a dip at both. In fact, Florence falls gets the nod as the best I've seen in the NT.
    There is a stargazing happening tonight here, so hopefully, clear skies!    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe
    Where's Wally's?
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    July 18th Litchfield National Park

    July 18, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    Day 2 at Litchfield started slowly after a night of star gazing. The pictures don't do it justice.
    We managed to defy the name, and after a 4wd down a dusty track, we actually found the Lost City!
    I'm not sure if that will make the news down in Melbourne, but it was an impressive find.
    See pics
    After that, we had a quick stop at Wangi Falls, where a tourist was taken by a croc last week, but decided not to venture in the water ( which was back open!)
    Off to the Darwin River tavern for lunch followed up by a dip at Berry Hot Springs, which was very nice.
    Back at Zebra Stone camp, we had a look at the 1.2 billion year old Zebra stone, the unique stone that is only found in Australia.
    Off for a drive south tomorrow, probably stopping around Dunmarra approx. 500km    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    July 19th Newcastle Waters

    July 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 23 °C

    Left Zebra Stone camp and Litchfield National Park for a big day of driving today.
    Travelled through Katherine and Mataranka, and after about 600km we have stopped over at a free camp at Newcastle Waters.
    Just a roadside stop, but we managed to get the last two spots.
    About 400 km tomorrow through Elliott & Tennent Creek. We will stay over at the Devil's Marbles campground before moving to Alice Springs on Friday ( another 400 km).    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe
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    20th July Devils Marbles

    July 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    Up early and off from Newcastle Waters rest area.
    Drove through Elliott, then Tennent Creek for fuel.
    Arrived at Karla Karla National Park ( Devil's Marbles) a bit after lunch.
    A small but busy camp with the Devil's Marbles looking spectacular, particularly in the evening light.
    Lamb chops & jacket potatoes on the open fire tonight, with a bit of salad.
    Off to Alice Springs tomorrow's...    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    July 21st -23rd Alice Springs

    July 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Apart from the first afternoon at the Brewery next door to our Caravan Park, Alice Springs has not been too kind to me
    Caught some sort of bug on and have been crook Sat & Sun.
    Should be right to go tomorrow to Ayres Rock🤞Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    July 24th Uluru/Ayers Rock

    July 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 18 °C

    Arrived at Uluru today after a 460km trek from Alice Springs . I'm glad I was by myself, as the car needed a good air out after the troubles of the last few days...💨💨👃
    It's a bit commercial here now with the only spot to stay being the Ayers Rock resort and campground. You can no longer camp next to the rock. We selected a couple of beautiful sites in the dustbowl paddock with no power or water, but at least the dunnies are within 2km. We were all allowed to pay only $45 each for that privilege!
    Straight out to see the Sunset at the Rock, which we managed to livestream with Mum.
    A bit more exploring around here and the Olga's tomorrow, and then we will head off for a free camp somewhere on the road heading home...
    Ps: days down to 19c, nights down to 2c, windchill is high🥶🧊    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    July 26th - Matheson Bore camp

    July 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Had some little visitors after sign off last night.
    A family of four Kangaroo rats decided to come out and play!
    Cheeky, with no real fear of us, they kept us entertained for hours.
    Left Peterman rest area this morning and travelled back to the Stuart Hwy, where we turned south for home
    After about 450km , we pulled up at another free camp, about 112km north of Coober Pedy.
    Matheson Bore camp.
    Off to Coober Pedy, where we will meet Bronwyn and Geoff for the next couple of days.    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    Jul 27th Coober Pedy

    July 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C

    Rolled into Cooper Pedy today.
    Unfortunately, it looks like Julie has what I had and is not well.
    Got settled at Tom Cat Park which is on the side of a steep hill, overlooking the Breakaways.
    A bit of shopping and Bronwyn and Geoff arrived.
    A few beers and bbq tea after another glorious sunset!    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    July 28th Coober Pedy

    July 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    A late start morning with Julie still a bit crook, so the 4 of us left her to rest while we took off for the Breakaways. These are a group of hills that have been left after some serious erosion and look a bit like Mars (so I'm told...) Anyway, you be the judge.
    After that, we had coffee and a look through the Opal mining museum up here, which was excellent. Really told the story of the rich history of the place.
    Back for a bit of a rest while Trev helped Geoff fix his van.
    Another bbq dinner, and we will be off tomorrow heading further south while saying goodbye to Bronwyn & Geoff.    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe
    Mulga parrot

    July 29th

    July 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Travelling day today.
    Left Cooper Pedy today with Julie on the road to recovery.
    Drove down through Glendambo, where we stopped for fuel for the cars and ourselves .
    Went through Pimba and the turn off to Woomera.
    Stopped off to view Lake Hart, which appeared out of nowhere looking majestic.
    Quite a few salt lakes around here 🙂
    We have arrived at Monalena Lagoon Rest Area where we are free camping the night.
    About 100km short of Port Augusta.
    So far, it looks good, but we are probably 200m from train tracks. Hopefully, not too many come thru tonight!
    Fire going, chops for tea!    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    July 30th Waikerie SA

    July 31, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    Left camp this morning for another travelling day.
    Through Port Augusta, past Port Perie with a stop a nice little town called Spalding.
    Travelled down to Waikerie, where we got the ferry across the mighty Murray River.
    Free camp at the Waikerie Temp RV camp.
    It's a bit cooler down here but very green and pretty with some good walks out the back of camp by the cliffs of the Murray.    Read more

  • Michael SharpeGreat Northern AdventureMichael Sharpe

    August 6th - Home sweet home!

    August 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Well, after 91 days and over 17,000 kilometres, I got home at about 10.30 this morning.
    A quick trip up from Bulahdelah Golf Club free camp and back to reality.
    What a great trip!
    Thanks to my fellow travellers, Trevor and Julie. You made the trip much better!Read more

    Trip end
    August 6, 2023
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