Eastern States here we come
July 17, 2023 in Australia
Well, here we go - places to see, people to meet and a vast country to travel.
Packed the van, packed the dogs, in we get and off we go.
Day 1
Free camp first night
July 17, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Well we got off to a late start but we are finally on the road.
First night 15 km East of Merriden at a free camp along the Goldfields Pipeline commonly known as Telstra Communications TowerRead more
As we head towards the SA border
July 18, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Took the dogs for a walk along the Goldfields pipeline before a relaxing breakfast and get ready to head off.
Today we drove through Southern Cross, Coolgardie, Widgiemooltha, Norseman beforeRead more
Nearly at the SA Border
July 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
Well today sees us traveling along the longest straight stretch of road in Australia whilst having to keep an eye out for a variety of wild animals 🙄😳. We drove through Balladonia, Caiguna,Read more
Welcome to South Australia
July 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
This morning saw us cross the border into South Australia - no stopping to check stuff 🤔.
First stop was 13 km Peg Lookout where we had a good look at the Great Australian Bight. We then headedRead more
Time Warp & Camp fire
July 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Today saw us leave Kidnippy Rest Area heading east towards Ceduna and Port Augusta. Drove through an area that was just like the wheat belt and is probably SA version. And it has its own farmersRead more
On to Port Augusta
July 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Well we left our time warp farm camp site and drove through Kimba which has the claim to fame of being half way across Australia plus it has a rather large pink bird as one of its features…..
HadRead more
Port Augusta
July 23, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Well we had a walk around the town and everything is closed. Not even a coffee shop open for a coffee 🥴😝
Not much to see 😔
We head north tomorrow heading towards Coober Pedy.
Woomera
July 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We left Port Augusta and headed north on our journey stopping in at Woomera.
We had a wander through missile park, unfortunately the museum was closed for renovations 😖.
This afternoon saw usRead more
Coober Pedy
July 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Today we had North for the outback opal town of Coober Pedy.
Let me tell you it is an outback town 😳. Red dirt old buildings and lots of trucks.
Plus we have no internet as the tower is down 🙄
Russian Spy's in Coober Pedy
July 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Let’s go for a drive around Coober Pedy and check out the scenery.
We headed out to the Kanku Breakaways Conservation Park where we saw the Dog Fence that crosses over 3 states to help keep theRead more
Border Crossing to NT
July 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Not much to see on this leg, more open plains, some bushes and red dirt.
We crossed into the Northern Territory today and free camped approx 180 km south of Alice Springs.
Alice Springs
July 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We arrived in Alice springs this morning and set up camp at the Discovery Caravan Park 5km out of town - Luxury + this place. Great place. Plus some friendly natives drop in to say hello.Read more
Alice Springs
July 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Today was sight seeing day around Alice Springs
Royal Flying Dr Service Museum tour - well worth it
A drive around with a very dry Todd River
Finished with a drink and dinner at the Alice SpringsRead more
Alice to a Gravel Pit 😳
July 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
We left the luxury of Discovery Holiday Park Alice Springs in a cloud of mist.
Traveling north along the Stuart Highway we crossed the Tropic of Capricorn and lunch at Ti Tree. Drove past BarrowRead more
Nearly in Queensland
July 31, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Today saw us head towards the Qld border. The kids settled in for the drive before stopping at a roadside lake for lunch.
Tonight’s camp was opposite the Avon Downs Police Station and memorial toRead more
Mount Isa
August 1, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
We drove into Qld and into Mount Isa. Definitely a mining town that has the feel of Kalgoorlie.
Lake Moondarra, Mount Isa
August 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
Thought we would commune with nature today so we took a drive out to Lake Moondarra a lovely spot with walks, big lake, dam, water ski area etc.
Took the kids for a walk along Wallaby Walk, theyRead more
Croc River Rest Stop
August 3, 2023 in Australia
Today we head East as we make our way to Cooktown.
We had a drive through Mary Kathleen Town a now deserted townsite that was once a bustling town that housed workers for the nearby uranium mine.Read more
Talaroo Hot Springs
August 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
After departing our river stop we headed to Normanton where we encountered Krys the largest crocodile captured way back in 1957 😳
We then drove through Croydon and were driving along when weRead more
On the way to Ravenshoe
August 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
After a relaxing dip in a private hot spring this morning we head off.
We end up at Undarra Lava Tunnels however there was no available tours until well into next week 😖. So instead of goingRead more
Ravenshoe Railway Caravan Park
August 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Cos our quaint caravan park deserve a page to itself
Chasing Waterfalls
August 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Today we went chasing waterfalls and took in the following waterfalls and trails;
*** Millstream
*** WWII Heritage Walk
*** Little Millstream
*** Dinner Waterfall
*** Mnt Hypipamee Crater
Innisfail
August 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A change in direction saw us pull up in Innisfail - sugar cane territory.
Had a walk through the Sugar Cane Museum and was enlightened by the story of the sugar cane
Art Deco Architecture - Innisfail
August 7, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
I can’t be biased so am putting the good and the bad in this journey of ours.
On the schedule today was a self guided art deco walking tour of Innisfail. Have to say a bit disappointing theRead more