Cobbold Gorge Village - Gulf Country QLD
July 5, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Spent the day at the village for our afternoon tour of the gorge. We had lunch, drinks, a swim and explored the village. Really enjoyed the relaxed environment.
Cobbold Gorge - Gulf Country QLD
July 5, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Simply an amazing gorge to visit. Words and photos cannot do it justice!
Cumberland Historic Chimney
July 6, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
A quick stop off the Savannah Highway.
Croydon - Gulf Country QLD
July 6, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Stopped at the museum. Lots of interesting artefacts from the Gold Rush era. From which Croydon was established.
Leichhardt Lagoon - Gulf Country QLD
July 6, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Our campsite for the next 4 days on the wetlands with lots of wildlife. Gorgeous sunset, barramundi fishing, camp dinner around the fire, live country music and friendly campers.
Karumba - Gulf Country QLD
July 8, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A good day trip to Karumba. Visited the Barramundi Discovery Centre, Karumba Point, drinks at the Sunset Tavern and we all had lunch at the world famous at Ash’s Fish & Chips. Late afternoon weRead more
Norman River Old Glenore - Gulf Country
July 9, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
The boys went fishing with Roz on the Norman river and saw lots of crocs. While Samantha, Dale and I had a much needed girly day. The horn at the fish measuring station went off. Roz and the boys cameRead more
Burke & Wills Roadhouse- Outback QLD
July 10, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We fueled up and stopped for lunch here.
Cloncurry - Outback QLD
July 10, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Stock up on supplies and top up on fuel. Heading towards our campsite for tonight which is about 45 minutes drive out of town.
Cloncurry is most famous for being the birthplace of the Royal FlyingRead more
Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine- Outback QLD
July 11, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Early start to explore Mt. Isa. First stop Mary Kathleen Abandoned Township and Mary Kathleen Uranium Mine which was not far from our campsite. The road into the mine was washed out so we had to doRead more
Mt. Isa - Outback QLD
July 11, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
We headed off to town to visit the information centre that had an art gallery, museum, fossil discovery centre and then we visited the old hospital. Took a drive around Mt Isa Mines.
Lake Corella - Outback QLD
July 12, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Home for the next 4 days and some real down time. A real gem of a place and a great free campsite on the lake.
Camooweal - Outback QLD
July 13, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The last town we stopped in QLD before we head off to NT. We visited the Drovers Museum and had a tour which was interesting. Then we had a yarn with some of the locals.
QLD Border Crossing to NT
July 13, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
NT slogan - You’ll Never Never Know, If You Never Never Go.
Well here we are!
Barkly Homestead Roadhouse - Outback NT
July 13, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We needed fuel and a break, stopped at this modern homestead after hours of driving.
Frewena Rest Area - NT
July 13, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
After a long drive today, we found a nice place to camp overnight for our first night in NT. Parked the van meters from the wetlands. Wonderful wildlife and our first sunset in NT.
Tennant Creek - NT
July 14, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
A quick trip into Tennant Creek, visited the town and the old telegraph station.
Daly Waters - NT
July 14, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
A popular pub with history. It was packed with lots of memorabilia and great atmosphere. Visited WW2 old airfield and hanger.
Gorrie Airfield WW2 Historical Site - NT
July 14, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We found another free fabulous campsite on an old WW2 airstrip. Other campers were spread out which we had a lot of space to ourselves. Another gorgeous sunset.
Bitter Springs - NT
July 15, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
A lovely base for the next 4 days. Daily walks through Elsey National Park, swims and snorkel in the gorgeous Bitter Springs and Mataranka’s Thermal Pool. The water is 34 degrees all year round.Read more
Mataranka - NT
July 16, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We have been here for a couple of days exploring. Mataranka was made famous by 1908 autobiographic works of Jeannie Gunn. “We of the Never Never”. First night here, we watched the movie. Took aRead more
Katherine Gorge - NT
July 18, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
A day trip from Katherine. We visited Nitmiluk National Park to view the gorge and walked on a couple of trails. It was an enjoyable day!
Katherine - NT
July 18, 2024 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
We are based in Katherine for 2 nights. Explored the town, art gallery, museum, National Park and had a swim in Katherine Hot Springs. Also went out for lunch with Robyn and Danny from Childers, QLD.
Litchfield National Park - Day 1
July 20, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Went into Batchelor to explore and to seek information. Checked into Pandanus Campground in Litchfield. Took a drive out to see the Cathedral and Magnetic termite mounds. Then spent the afternoon atRead more
Litchfield National Park - Day 2
July 21, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We set ourselves some goals and tried to cram in as much sightseeing as possible today. First stop was Bamboo Creek Tin Mine. The dirt road was closed to get onto the site, so we parked the car. ItRead more