Leaving Home

Had a big storm at 4.30am that took out some powerlines near us. That meant we had now power till 12pm. Made doing 3 loads of washing a bit hard. Mal got the genie out and we turned over to townLeer más
Bowenville

Well another storm overnight.
One caravan got bogged leaving and as we were also heading off we winched him out. Toyota versus the Amarok... had to chock the Toyota as the handbrake wasn't strongLeer más
Tambo

Had a good day. Mal went boundry riding with Ian this morning, I stayed back looking for birds. The hot water system is still playing up.
Decided to suck it up and keep heading west.
Got to Tambo andLeer más
Home again

Left Tambo at 10am arrived home at 6.15pm.
Water tap was leaking in the corner cupboard but when Mal tried to fix it - it really leaked! Stove top and sink as well as fridge and hot water system haveLeer más
Home still

Had a big day trying to get things sorted. Mal got the leak fixed and the hot water system now seems to be behaving itself after it was partially pulled apart, we think the leak corroded some of theLeer más
Attempt Two

Speedo is 67805 this time, only 1440 ks more than last time!
Archer Crossing

Nice little spot here.
We will have a camp fire I think!
Neil Turner Weir

Had a great day - breakfast at 9.30!! Really really cold night.
Stopped in Roma for lunch then decided to stop here.
Home

Attempt Three....
So far so good at Warra now!!
Stopped at Gil Weir near Miles for the night. Nice spot.
Augathella

Third attempt........ Had a good days travel. Stopped in Roma for some earphones for Mal as he had left his at home.
Then we stopped for lunch at Ooline Park. Apparently one of the oldest rainforestLeer más
Tambo

Well this is the turnaround place!! Hopefully we get to Blackall today.
Lara Wetlands

Beautiful birding spot and sunsets!!
Had lunch with Darryl in Tambo at Fanny Maes.
Excellent night with the eclipse and a great day sitting around the lake watching the birds.
Got up early but stillLeer más
Isisford

Going to have tea at the pub tonight!
Wasn't too exciting, probably wouldn't go again. Still it covered our camping down on the river.
Swanvale Jumpup

Had a great day wandering around. The Tourist Drive at Stonehenge is amazing, so much to see. Fabulous sunset tonight.
Peter McGoffin's Property

We were stopped on the side of the road looking for birds in the Spinifex when a Cattle truck pulled over. It was the owner of the property checking to see if we were poaching birds!!!
He knew myLeer más
Opalton Bush Camp

Well only four other campers here tonight. An unusual campground with rain water tanks for drinking water and dam water for washing your stones!
Paul the caretaker gave me a guided tour of the birdLeer más
Lark Quarry

Spent and afternoon here. Stayed behind the airstrip the night.
Went on the long walk around the quarry. Amazing views and colours.
Bladensburg National Park

Have booked for three nights before heading off to our old property!! Hope the bore is still flowing.
Roseburn

We decided to go out to our old property and camp for a few nights.
The bore is still flowing but they are planning on capping it soon. The wetland certainly has potential.
Cloncurry

Time to stop at a caravan park!! Need a break.....too much to see and do.
Stopped at Mckinlay to see Crocodile Dundee's pub.
Had lunch at the Kynuna Blue Heeler pub. Sounds like we are doing a pubLeer más
Clem Walton Dam

Wow what a bird spot!
Used two batteries in one day!!! 37 spieces in 200 meters. Will need a week to process the photos!
Rosebud Weir

Great spot (not actually a camping spot) but we are camping anyway!
Waterhole

It appears we will be home alone again tonight!
We went in to the old tramway tunnel and Fountain Springs, great to see the water running down the hill. It was a bit like Scotland 😊
Mary Kathleen Mine

Stopped in for a look! Wow what a beautiful mine.
Stayed last night at a new campsite named Waterhole!!! Some amazing mountain ranges around here. They look a bit like the East & West MacdonaldLeer más
Mt Isa

Wow Four nights here!! Trying hard for the Grasswrens. Heard two and say one but no photos as yet 😑