Kingaroy
28. August 2023 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Well a quiet day driving through a number of small towns before resting in Kingaroy ahead of our trip into Maroochydore.
Travelled through Wallumbrilla - Yuleba - Channing - Jackson - Drillham -Weiterlesen
Maroochydore
29. August 2023 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Today saw us drive through some beautiful countryside as we head towards the coast and Maroochydore.
Drove through Beerwah and waved to the Irwin’s 🤣
Settled in and thanks to Sam & ColleenWeiterlesen
Maroochydore Beach
30. August 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Today was a bit of an up and down day.
Feeling like crap - aching all over, hacking cough and sore throat.
It started with a walk along Maroochydore beach and a Frank Magical Mystery Tour as weWeiterlesen
Caloundra
31. August 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Fresh air and vitamin D was the idea to help ease the aches, pains and everything. So, we headed down to Caloundra and a relaxing walk along the coastline and a coffee. Managed to get a warning fromWeiterlesen
Byron Bay here we come
1. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Left the beautiful Coast of Maroochydore and headed south for Byron Bay.
Drove passed all the big name signs - MovieWorld - Sea World - etc and crossed the border into NSW
Byron Bay
2. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A wander through Byron Bay and the obligatory coffee and hot chocolate was the order of the morning. A trip up to the lighthouse for a wanderful view.
Nimbin
2. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
This afternoon was spent driving out to Nimbin, a place where you can get high walking down the street 🤪😝
The drive took us through some beautiful scenery, Lismore and back home.
Who knew Qld has a wine region
3. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
After jacking the caravan up to a precarious angle to hitch her, we left Byron Bay and headed for Queensland and their wine region.
We went up hills, down hills, round many bends. Lunch was inWeiterlesen
Wine tasting
4. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We did as is now custom a walk through town, grabbed lunch and then headed out for a bit of wine tasting.
Soon learnt that even though brochures etc say they are open a few of them weren’t 😔.Weiterlesen
Nature Walks and more
5. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Roxy had a sleepover at the vet and will be in for the rest of the day trying to get her hydrated and eating.
Nature called so the intrepid trio set off and hiked to Sentimental Rocks and Quart PortWeiterlesen
Bungunya
6. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After a stressful morning at the vet with Roxy we brought her home to continue our travels.
We left Stanthorpe and headed west border hopping into NSW and lunch in Texas. Travelled through Yetman,Weiterlesen
Lightning Ridge
7. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
Today we set our compass for Lightning Ridge. Along the way we passed Nindigully Pub, the oldest licensed operating pub in Australia (since 1864). We passed Thallons painted silos and stopped inWeiterlesen
Chambers of the Black Hand
8. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
On our adventures this morning we dropped into the Chambers of the Black Hand Opal Mine. Miner Ron Canlin bought the Opal mine but found not many opals, so through boredom whilst waiting for a groupWeiterlesen
Back of Bourke
9. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Left Lightning Ridge and headed for Bourke. Checked in to a cute caravan park (Mitchell Caravan Park) and headed off to the ℹ️ for a check on things to do. Had a drive around the Maritime TrailWeiterlesen
PV Pandra
10. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Today was a relaxing Sunday. A morning to catch up on stuff and then a relaxing Sunday afternoon on paddle boat PV Jandra cruising up the Darling / Murray River.
Meet Bob
11. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Travel day today on the way to Broken Hill
An emu bobbed up between the spare caravan tyres so we have named him Bob. 🤣
Broken Hill
12. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Taking a leaf out of the doggies book and relaxing before we head off to Broken Hill
ReisenderThey look very content. Is it cold? We've had temperatures over 30 since we've bern here. Trip looks great...take care.
Broken Hill
13. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Broken Hill - Australias only Heritage Listed City. This morning was a Heritage Walk around the city. It is rich in the mining history of Australia and the birth place of BHP (Broken Hill Proprietary)Weiterlesen
Pro Hart
13. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After lunch saw us take in the Pro Hart Gallery. Broken Hill is the birthplace and home to Pro Hart. He has some amazing art work and Rolls Royce collection. As well as art work he has a sculptureWeiterlesen
Mad Max 2 Museum
13. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Busy day - took a drive out to Silverton to check out the Mad Max 2 Museum. Broken Hill is where it was filmed and there is a museum to this out in the middle of nowhere with a ton of photos,Weiterlesen
Miners Memorial
13. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Last on today’s itinerary is the Miners Memorial overlooking Broken Hill. This was built top of the talings left over from mining. It houses some old equipment and a structure that pays homepage toWeiterlesen
Mildura
14. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
A trip to Silver City Gallery to view the largest painting - 100 m long and 12m high. It goes around a viewing platform in the gallery and is amazing It depicts Broken Hill’s surrounding landscapeWeiterlesen
Trentham Estate Winery
15. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Today was a relaxing day where we headed to Trentham Estate Winery for lunch. Have to say if you are in the Mildura area head here it is well worth it. We had the Platter and Salt & Pepper Squid andWeiterlesen
Old Wentworth Gaol
16. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today was a short trip out to nearby Wentworth and a visit to the Old Wentworth Gaol and a wander near the wharf. Quiet town with a relaxing vibe Recommend the Lock 10 & Weir for a coffee or bite toWeiterlesen
Soapworks Bend
17. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Leisurely drive after leaving, getting busy because of school holidays here in Mildura (Vic) and headed back into NSW. This saw us park up at Soapworks Bend in Hay and a relaxing afternoon by theWeiterlesen