Nourlangie Rock Art
August 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
A flying visit to what was some special and amazing rock paintings before Oli had had enough (and was sick all through the car just after 🤢😫)
Anbangbang Billabong Lunch Spot
August 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
Today Olivia hasn't been feeling well, we thought a little drive and lunch with a view before seeing some Aboriginal rock paintings.
This billabong would certainly be spectacular in wet season!
Jim Jim Falls
August 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
WOW!
A 2km return grade 5 difficult walk... and we all did it! Olivia was a champion, she walked and boulder hopped her way to "the beach" and was rewarded with a chilly dip.
This would have beenRead more
Mardukal Campground
August 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
2 nights at Mardukal by the river. Beautiful peaceful spot, we had a resident kookaburra stop by to say hi!
A 1km return walk along the marsh kept us on our croc toes!
Bukbukluk Lookout
August 4, 2023 in Australia
Our first real view of the Southern end of Kakadu, was not what we were expecting!
This part of the NP is majority woodland which surprised us both. A great little view into what was to come!
Kakadu!
August 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Had to stop at the Kakadu sign!
Pine Creek
August 4, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A quick stop in Pine Creek en route to Kakadu. Olivia had fun playing on the old train tracks 🛤
Knotts Crossing
August 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Keeping our eyes peeled for crocs!
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
Lunch with a view
August 3, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Beautiful spot for a picnic lunch by the Katherine River.
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
Cutta Cutta Caves
August 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
The cave of many stars 🌟
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
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
Elsey Cemetary
July 31, 2023 in Australia
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!
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
Newcastle Waters
July 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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)
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
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
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
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 👧🏼
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.
