Mini Palm Gorge Walk
August 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We didn't all quite make it up the gorge, it was a hot exposed track and after Echidna Chasm was getting to the hottest part of the day.
Olivia and Dad stopped in the dry creek bed about 1km in, andRead more
Osmand Lookout - Bungle Bungles
August 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Osmand Lookout gives you an awesome view over the Bungle Bungle Range and out to the Osmand Ranges which are over 1.6 Billion Years Old!
Echidna Chasm - Bungle Bungles
August 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Echidna Chasm, our first walk in the Bungle Bungles and so amazing. The walk in was beautiful through the creek bed, palm trees with amazing red cliffs towering above. But the highlight was the 11.30Read more
Purnululu National Park
August 29, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The Spring Creek Track into Purnululu National Park is quite rough in spots, with washed out Creek crossings, corrugations and steep rocky incline/declines. But getting to experience the BungleRead more
Molly Springs (Galjiba)
August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 33 °C
One of the few natural springs with water flowing throughout dry season. A short steep rocky climb takes you to the top of the waterfall and beyond to view the surrounding ranges
Middle Springs (Mayiba)
August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 33 °C
Again very little water but being only a very short 4WD track from Black Rock Springs we decided to check it out.
Black Rock Falls (Thegooyeng)
August 27, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
Unfortunately there was little water in the pool being so late in the dry season but it was an easy drive in and only a very short walk. We imagine its spectacular when the water is cascading down theRead more
Prison Boab
August 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 32 °C
We ended the trip in Wyndham to the Prison Boab Tree 🌳 a wonderful piece to early history of the area.
Originally known as the "Hillgrove Lockup" the boab tree was used to house AboriginalRead more
Wyndham
August 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 33 °C
An off track day down the Parry Creek 4WD Road into Wyndham for a look around and croc and buffalo pies for lunch 🐊 🐃 the 5 Rivers Lookout offers the most spectacular views.
Secret Springs
August 26, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
What an amazing little treasure Secret Springs is! Joel had lots of fun on the 4WD track in with 8 water crossings and a mix of sand rocky sections. Mum scaled the waterfall to get to the top for someRead more
Ord River Campsite
August 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Our home for a few nights, right on the rocky river bed of the Ord River. Peace and quiet, fishing, camp-fires and exploring.
We learnt to listen to the wife when it comes to up/down stream 🤣 soRead more
Argyle Homestead Museum
August 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Fascinating history of the early pastoralists of the area, the family who made this are their home, and the moving of the original homestead from what is now the bottom of Lake Argyle.
Discovery Lake Argyle
August 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The best end to a big day in the car yesterday, a cool off in this amazing infinity pool! The view is definitely worth the effort in getting here. Plus mumma decided dinner was being cooked by someoneRead more
Lake Argyle
August 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
When you wake up to a view like this you know it's going to be a great day. And then to get to see Lake Argyle as beautiful as we did... how special ❤️
Lake Argyle is seriously huge, and trulyRead more
Rocking across the Border
August 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
We punched out a huge days drive and crossed our 3rd border, this time into Western Australia! We drove through the afternoon, gained an hour and a half for our troubles and enjoyed our first of manyRead more
Edith Falls
August 23, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
The biggest natural pool to date to swim in, and boy was it a welcome sight! After a hot day driving, we were all very happy to have a cool dip. Dad was a superhero and swam with Olivia on his backRead more
Adelaide River War Cemetery
August 23, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The War Cemetery in Adelaide River is the third largest in Australia and is so beautifully kept. It was a lovely little stop heading south today to finish our NT history of Australia's WWIIRead more
Tjaetaba Falls Walk
August 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
It's always special to be the first up a walking trail for the day. Made even more special because we got to swim in the pool at the top of the cliff before the waterfall all by ourselves. Our walk onRead more
Litchfield NP
August 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Litchfield National Park was an amazing 5 nights. A wonderful mixture of swimming holes, waterfalls, walking tracks, lookouts, history and a super fun 4x4 track.
Wangi Falls & Ridge Walk
August 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A beautiful morning at Wangi Falls for a swim followed by a 1.7km walk up and over the Ridge - again Olivia was a champion (we were only originally going to do 800m walk) and we saw lots of things andRead more
Tolmer Falls Anniversary Sunset
August 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today was 20.08.23 our anniversary. A quiet day finished with sunset at Tolmer Falls and a special bottle of Champagne 🍾
Blyth Homestead
August 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
A fascinating part of NT's early history, built in 1928. Olivia loved finding the sparkling tin fragments in the rocks too!
Surprise Creek Falls
August 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
A short stroll brings you to two beautiful little swimming holes, formed into the rocks.
Super deep these little swimming spots were again a perfect way to cool off. Olivia loved jumping into theRead more
Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek)
August 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A 3.4km return walk winds along the creek to this beautiful plunge pool. A welcome swimming spot on a hot day. We were lucky enough to see a water monitor when we arrived who was happily sunningRead more
Termite Mounds
August 18, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Litchfield is famous for its termite mounds, these are visible all over the NT but seem super tall in this NP.
The taller moulds are called Cathedral Termite Mounds and are found off theRead more