Kingaroy
28 augusti 2023, 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 -Läs mer
Maroochydore
29 augusti 2023, 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 & ColleenLäs mer
Maroochydore Beach
30 augusti 2023, 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 weLäs mer
Caloundra
31 augusti 2023, 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 fromLäs mer
Byron Bay here we come
1 september 2023, 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, 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, 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, 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 inLäs mer
Wine tasting
4 september 2023, 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 😔.Läs mer
Nature Walks and more
5 september 2023, 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 PortLäs mer
Bungunya
6 september 2023, 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,Läs mer
Lightning Ridge
7 september 2023, 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 inLäs mer
Chambers of the Black Hand
8 september 2023, 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 groupLäs mer
Back of Bourke
9 september 2023, 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 TrailLäs mer
PV Pandra
10 september 2023, 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, 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, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Taking a leaf out of the doggies book and relaxing before we head off to Broken Hill
Broken Hill
13 september 2023, 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)Läs mer
Pro Hart
13 september 2023, 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 sculptureLäs mer
Mad Max 2 Museum
13 september 2023, 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,Läs mer
Miners Memorial
13 september 2023, 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 toLäs mer
Mildura
14 september 2023, 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 landscapeLäs mer
Trentham Estate Winery
15 september 2023, 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 andLäs mer
Old Wentworth Gaol
16 september 2023, 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 toLäs mer
Soapworks Bend
17 september 2023, 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 theLäs mer