Edith Falls
19. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Stock up on food before leaving Katherine and drive to the north side of Nitmiluk park. Another lovely hike along the river to croc-free swimming holes (how do they promise that?). Continue north toWeiterlesen
Katherine Gorge
18. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
As we have been doing, stay in place while exploring. Today we headed out the gorge road to Nitmiluk park. We were surprised to find that a lot of the park still closed as they clean up from the Wet.Weiterlesen
Mataranka and Katherine
17. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
No morning visitors in the bathroom! Get on the road and cover the distance to Mataranka quickly. Stop at the hot springs and see our first croc signs and experience little to no flies for the firstWeiterlesen
NT Outback
16. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Driving day. Not much to see besides termite mounds (some of which are dressed up in clothing). Break up the nothingness with a stop at Devils Marbles. Very cool rocks but swarming with flies. ManageWeiterlesen
Bike ride and a museum
15. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Head out on bikes into the west MacDonnell Park - a range of ‘mountains’ that go east/west. Ride the Simpson cycle path through the bush to Simpson gap. Quite green and somewhat less red. ShortWeiterlesen
Reisender
I don’t think looking at all these is good for my med school dedication
Helene RimbergSorry. I could carry on about the flies, heat and dust? Maybe that would help
Onto Alice Springs
14. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Another early morning to catch the sunrise over Uluru. Afterwards, hike around the base. Retrace our drive back to Stuart Highway and then continue north to Alice Springs. Find a campground, set upWeiterlesen
Kata Tjuta
13. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Wake up early to catch the sunrise over Kata Tjuṯa - the other structure in the park. Amazing colors as the sun hits the red rocks. Hike the Valley of the Winds - wandering through the chasms and upWeiterlesen
700+ KM to Uluru (Ayers Rock)
12. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Another early start. Many miles of Outback in front of us. Coming out of town pass many opal mines. See a dingo but not much wildlife - except for flies which swarmed as soon as we got out of the carWeiterlesen
The Breakaways
11. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
With a fixed tire (2nd flat of the trip), off we went on a bike ride. Quickly established how to wear a bug hat with a helmet. Easy ride on an outback road and then turned into the red dirt. RideWeiterlesen
Helene RimbergLots of livestock. At times standing water. Heat. And according to legend to torment people. Or maybe that was in NZ.
Coober Peedy
10. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Up and out early. It’s amazing how much faster you can go when don’t load up bikes. Drive for a bit, passing very large salt flats. Stop in a tiny town for gas and a break. Continue along theWeiterlesen
To the Outback
9. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Another chilly morning. Head up our little hill to watch the sunrise. Pack up and head north to Blinman - lots of animals out. Turn onto gravel road and drive through Parachilna Gorge to other side ofWeiterlesen
Wilpena Pound
8. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Chilly morning (45) thus sleep in. Sun quickly warms us. Head along main trail towards Wilpena Pound (enclosed valley). Continue up to lookout and then opt for another hike up Mount Ohlssen Bagge.Weiterlesen
Into the Flinders Range
7. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Head north, stopping in Port Augusta for supplies. Quickly enter the red rocks and open plains. Detour to Warren Gorge for a hike - seeking yellow footed wallabies. Nice views big no yellow wallabies.Weiterlesen
Hike up Mount Remarkable
6. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Drive to the other side of the mountain range to get to trail head for Mountain Remarkable hike. Nice quiet hike, winding our way up and over the mountain. Quite a bit of scree along the way.Weiterlesen
Onto Mount Remarkable NP
5. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Chilly morning but the sun quickly warms things up. Pack up car more efficiently and continue northward. Buy more food and after driving through arid prairie, arrive in lovely Mount Remarkable NP -Weiterlesen
A walk amongst the vines
4. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 24 °C
Unfortunately, Doug is not able to fix my flat tire ( only second one of entire trip) so we walk along the Riesling Trail instead of cycle. Very windy day as we walk along vineyards and empty spaces.Weiterlesen
Switch to 4 wheels
3. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Clear out of the hostel and pike all our stuff, including bikes into a car. Make our way out of the city and head north. Relatively short drive to Clare. Set up and reorient ourselves to living out ofWeiterlesen
Adelaide: Bike & Hike for Koalas
2. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another sunny day. Head off on bikes to Cleland park in the nearby Adelaide Hills. Hike a bit before spotting first one. Very dry park. Spot a fire burning in the distance. Wind up with 10 KoalasWeiterlesen
Adelaide: Neighborhoods & errands
1. Mai 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Get a late start so opt to wander a bit and take care of our errands. Walk by large Oval (stadium) to North Adelaide - one of the oldest and prettiest neighborhoods. Lovely oak lined streets and stoneWeiterlesen
Adelaide: Museums & Gardens
30. April 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Returned to the Central Market to get food for the day. After, set off into the coolish morning heading for the South Australia Museum. A few interesting stops along the way. Good museum with anWeiterlesen
Onto Adelaide
29. April 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Beautiful morning for a bike ride along the coast. Lovely bike path right by the ocean. Dark clouds building around us. They do eventually open up on us. Follow a series of city cycle ways leading usWeiterlesen
Vineyard trail to Moana
28. April 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Start our day with a pancake breakfast - out. Pretty good but spendy and small. Start our ride along the coast and quickly head up a steep hill. Nice views but tough climb. Pass a rather large ChineseWeiterlesen
Normanville
27. April 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Pack up and head up and through the Inman Valley. Finally have more trees! Lots of grazing animals and a few kangaroos. Stop for a pastry and opt to go to Normanville and the beach. Set up beforeWeiterlesen
Exploring The Bluff
26. April 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
As we have lots of time to get to Adelaide, spend another day around Victor Harbor. Beautiful sunshine gives way to some clouds and drizzle but we continue down cycle path the the end - the bluff.Weiterlesen
Victor Harbor
25. April 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Opt to move to Victor Harbor as it seems better placed for exploring. Ride along the Encounter Cycleway - with the ocean on one side and lovely homes on the other. Arrive in VH and check in. Walk backWeiterlesen
ReisenderSoo pretty!