Extra Water
12 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
This trip will cover some dry and dusty tracks. Water will not be plentiful so we have added some extra capacity. Careful planning will be required to ensure we dont run short on some sections of thisBaca selengkapnya
On our way!
29 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Getting ready for this trip seems to have been more effort than other trips. There was quite a lot to be done after the Palm Creek trip and everything seemed to take longer. We were finally all readyBaca selengkapnya
Banana
29 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We are on our way! Tonight we head to Theodore and camp the night by the river. Stopped for a break and a cuppa at Banana. This town was named after a bullock that died at Banana Creek.
Boam Creek Historic Bridge
29 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
This old bridge is typical of the design on many bridges in this area. Many are still in use but this one would need extensive repairs.
Droving cattle
29 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
In Australia, cattle are still moved along stock routes.
Many roads are on stock routes and sometime is is necessary to stop for a few minutes so the cattle can move past your vehicle.
On this dayBaca selengkapnya
Theodore - Junction park
29 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Out first night out fot this trip. We arrived late but managed to squeeze in for the night. Facilities here are spotless.
This is where castle Creek branches in to the Dawson River.
Taroom
30 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Taroom was our lunch stop. This park is well maintained and a credit to the Taroom lions. On the way into town is an interesting windmill. This one has a top and bottom pivot for the entire structureBaca selengkapnya
Judd's Lagoon
30 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Last time we stayed here there was much more water. Now only a puddle.
Pinkin-jinn-ee
31 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Movement on land and water where the tortoise goes.
This spot is a nice place to stop for a break and of course a photo of the tortoise.
Muckadilla
31 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
On our way west we stopped for a short while at the community hall. Here for a modest donation we had a nice hot shower. Our next stop for the night does not pro is de showers.
Gidgee's Bush Camp
31 Juli 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This camp is on a working farm. The coffee shop is said to be wzcwlkent however it was not open every day and we were here on one of those.
There are quite a few outdoor artworks including the one inBaca selengkapnya
The Rock Hole
1 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This area was quite interesting. We learned later that it was formed by removal of stone used for road base by the Americans during the war. Much of the road foundation is still in use with only aBaca selengkapnya
Graham Andrews Parklands
1 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
One of the nice places in Charleville. Many of the local trees can be found here with plaque showing name and information. The lagoon ha quite a few birds.
Vortex rain making gun
1 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Many attempts have been made over the years to make rain fall where it is needed.
The vortex gun was brought from Europe in an attempt to break the drought.
WW2 History Tour - Charleville Airport
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Charleville Airport had important beginnings. Probably every bit as much in the making of aviation history as Winton or Longreach, Qantas flights all landed here.
Today there are still daily flights.
WW2 History Tour - RFDS base
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Royal flying doctors have a dedicated runway at the airport.
Over the years many people owe their lives to the service.
WW2 History Tour - Human Dip
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The more PC term was bitumen baths. So called due to the tar seal on each tub. The real thing was that it was merely a toxic chemical dip that every person had to submerge for 30 seconds every day.Baca selengkapnya
WW2 History Tour - Mess Building
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
One of the mess building remains.
WW2 History Tour - Dance Hall
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
All that is left of the huge dance hall is the foundations of the toilet block. Many local ladies were invited here for a night out with America services men. Many marriages resulted due to theBaca selengkapnya
WW2 History Tour - Showers
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
There were many shower and ablution areas on the base to service the several thousand people serving. Scattered all through the mulga forest and heavily camouflaged personnel were all in together.Baca selengkapnya
WW2 History Tour - Norden Bomb Sight
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
One of the most heavily guarded secrets here was the bomb sighting "computer". A heavily fortified building was officially stated as dental equipment.
When it was decided to research the wartimeBaca selengkapnya
Moreton Bay Ash Tree
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We were driving along a street and suddenly there is a tree. A huge tree. Not much info on this tree but it IS right in the middle of the road. It is a nice example with huge burls.
Water Tower
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Artwork on water towers and silos is getting quite the usual thing. I suspect this has been done for quite a while. Quite amazing how artists can do this work though.
Cow over Moon
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The real reason the cow jumped over the moon.
This mural was seen on a butchers shop in Charleville. A tribute to the imagination of attention seeking businesses.
Cosmos Centre - Charleville
3 Agustus 2019, Australia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Take a while to stare at stars that are thousands of light years away. Marvel at the moons of Jupiter. Look at micro particles running rings around Saturn.
The guided tour of the cosmos is a greatBaca selengkapnya
PelancongWeight weight and more weight but you just need it in the remote tracks