Junee
July 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
We hit the road very late for our first day travelling, but after hearing we settled on the business, we decided not to wait and to hit the road and start our adventure. We got a pretty spectacularRead more
Dirt Road in center of NSW
July 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Mabel & Mitch hit their first dirt and mud of the trip, Olivia asked why Mabel was so dirty 😳 we had a quick morning coffee break of the side of the road and stumbled upon the geographical centreRead more
Nyngan
July 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Nyngan, home to the big bogan!
Ennogonia
July 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Our 2nd night on the road, tonight is a little free camp just south of Enngonia before the QLD border. We are the only ones here and have enjoyed dinner around the campfire 🏕
Welcome to Queensland
July 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
A quick stop at the border for an obligatory photo 📸
Angellala Bridge Explosion
July 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Ben's Chicken Races
July 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
What a fun evening watching the chicken races! Olivia hoped 'pink bits' the pink Chicken to win 🐔 💗 but tonight the apprentice won!
Tambo
July 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Wonderful town with lots to see. We treated ourselves to a delicious coffee this morning ☕️ 😋
Barcaldine
July 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
It's amazing the history of some little QLD towns. From the old Masonic Lodge to the site of the formation of the Australian Labour Party and the creation of the Comet Windmill.
Longreach Lunch Spot
July 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Big shady boab trees 🌳 and nesting cocatoo love birds ❤️🐦 and the number one thing on Olis list is a playground 👧🏼
Kungku Kamu Overnight
July 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Our 4th night on the road at a great little free camp north of Winton. Mabel and Mitch had their first litter 4WD adventure to get in, with mum at the wheel! Olivia split her head open when she threwRead more
Mount Isa Pitstop
July 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
You've always got to find time to grocery shop, dump the poo and fill up with water
Camooweal Gem
July 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
5th night tonight just shy of the border, we are all exhausted after 9 hours from leaving one camp-site to arrive at the next and for Joel the most ridiculous uphill drive all the way from Mt. Isa toRead more
CU in the NT
July 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Another day another border crossing. Olivia was less than impressed to be standing up on Mabel 😂 but excited to hear she got to go into a new 'state' (territory)
Newcastle Waters
July 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Daly Waters Pub
July 30, 2023 in Australia
Lunch at one of the outback's iconic pubs. Daly Waters certainly lived up to the quirky, eclectic middle of nowhere pub. With delicious tucker (barra wrap was delicious), a cold bevie and enoughRead more
Mataranka Springs
July 31, 2023 in Australia
Wow, what a beautiful oasis in the dessert! Lots of swimming and relaxing in the warm waters. And literally a stones throw from our camp-site!
Elsey Cemetary
July 31, 2023 in Australia
Mataranka Homestead
August 1, 2023 in Australia
Final morning at Mataranka Homestead Caravan Park. A look at a replica of the Elsey Homestead, and a swim in the hot springs before heading off. Only a little town in the middle of no where, butRead more
Cutta Cutta Caves
August 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
A beautiful story of how the caves got their name "cave of many stars". A fun way to discover this vast landscape. Olivia found a friend in Elliott and they enjoyed shining the torch in the cave andRead more
Cutta Cutta Caves
August 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
The cave of many stars 🌟
Katherine Hot Springs
August 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Another day, another hot spring. And this time we had it all to ourselves! The water wasn't as hot as Mataranka, so it was beautifully inviting for a morning dip
Lunch with a view
August 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Beautiful spot for a picnic lunch by the Katherine River.
Nitmiluk Cruise
August 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 30 °C
A fun and beautiful cruise up the Katherine River through Nitmiluk Gorge. Towering cliffs that glowed red when the sun shined. Absolutely beautiful.
The few hours were made fun for Olivia with aRead more
