The trip begins
2 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Bye, bye Canberra, we'll see you again in 3 months!
Picnic lunch
2 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
First stop - lunch at Wagga Beach
Camping at Hay
2 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
First night camping at Hay. We were planning to stay at a free campsite by the river but it was closed due to wet and muddy conditions from recent rain. We booked in at the caravan park instead andLeia mais
Drive to Burra
3 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Long day today and a bit of a slow start with a sleep in and morning run along the Murrumbidgee. Stopped for lunch by Lake Benanee and in Paringa to see some silo art but otherwise it was mostly a dayLeia mais
Burra
4 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After a big drive yesterday we packed up the tent and then headed into Burra for some supplies and then checked out the old mine and the Midnight Oil house on our way to Mt Remarkable National Park.
Remarkable walk
4 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
A shorter drive today so we made a detour into Mt Remarkable National Park and did the narrows walk through Alligator Gorge. It was well worth the effort as we hopped across stepping stones in theLeia mais
Wilmington to Ceduna
5 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Another big driving day from Wilmington to Ceduna. The views after we dropped down the foothills towards Port Augusta were a surprise and a delight before a pretty uneventful drive the rest of theLeia mais
First bight of the Nullarbor
6 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
It was a rough start to the day after high winds and rain set in overnight in Ceduna making sleep difficult and packing up the tent very unpleasant.
After a while both the weather and our moodsLeia mais
G'day to WA
7 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
We woke up at Koonalda station to a stunning sunrise and for the first time a dry tent - what a luxury!
After breakfast and pack up we were on our way to the border and then first stop in Ceduna toLeia mais
Esperance
8 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ 🌩️ 17 °C
Our last night camping in the tent was in Esperance. We started the day with a stop at a Cafe and Thai restaurant in Norseman for brunch, I had an omelette, Jessica had a hotdog, Lewys had chickenLeia mais
Family time
12 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
After the long drive from Esperance to Witchcliffe we spent the next four nights at cousin Bec's house with mum and dad, and for the last three nights Annwen, Ashley and Nathan. We caught up with Lyn,Leia mais
Pinnacles and Lake Thetis Stromatolites
14 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Our first day on the road with the camper trailer, we made our way out of Perth with a first stop at the Pinnacles. Neither Jessica or Lewys were as excited as Kelly and I about the stunning sceneryLeia mais
Jurien Bay camping
14 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
Nice caravan park and great sunset from the Jetty.
Leaning trees of Greenough
15 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Port Gregory and Hutt Lagoon
15 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
First stop of the day was to see the bright pink Hutt Lagoon and then an unplanned stop at Port Gregory for lunch which was an unexpected highlight with a beautiful beach complete with cabana.
Kalbarri Coast
15 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
On the approach to Kalbarri we had several stops to see the sea cliffs and ancient rock formations. We also saw pods of dolphins and humpack whales off the coast.
Kalbarri Loop Walk
16 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We stayed two nights in Kalbarri so we would have a day to spend in Kalbarri National Park. We did the 8km Loop Walk which was just stunning. The scrambling along cliffs by the Murchison River was aLeia mais
Wooramel Station Riverside Retreat
17 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Great stay at Wooramel Station, we were treated to 12 hour slow cooked pork, live music and natural hot baths.
Aquarium, Quobba blowhole and Station
18 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Next stop was Quobba station, on the way we had our first snorkel at the Aquarium and then checked out the amazing Quobba blowhole.
Lewys was a bit hesitant transferring his swimming pool snorkelLeia mais
Coral Bay
20 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
After arriving in Coral Bay we set up the camper trailer at the caravan park and the kids took off to the bouncy pillow while Kelly went for a run.
Our Manta Ray tour was cancelled due to a big swellLeia mais
Manta Ray tour
21 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Unfortunately, no Manta Rays on the tour, but some amazing snorkelling including a turtle, reef sharks and lots of coral and tropical fish.
Lewys was overwhelmed by the deep water and decided to stayLeia mais
Whale shark tour
23 de julho de 2023, Indian Ocean ⋅ 🌬 25 °C
What an amazing day, two swims each with two different whale sharks, two great reef snorkels, three humpback whales putting on an amazing show and a hammerhead shark swimming past the boat.
JessicaLeia mais
Yardie Creek and Cape Range NP
24 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
We drove from Exmouth to Cape Range National Park for a boat tour around Yardie Creek. We saw lots of black footed rock wallabies and learnt about history of the area.
After the boat trip we walkedLeia mais
Cheela Plains Station
26 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
At the end of our stay in Exmouth Lewys declared it the best place on earth and announced that he would be moving there to live as soon as possible.
Our next stop was Cheela Plains Station. It was aLeia mais
Tom Price
27 de julho de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
On our way to Karijini we stopped off at Tom Price for supplies and for a tour of the Rio Tinto iron ore mine. The logistical and engineering undertaking of the mine was pretty incredible, with mostLeia mais









































































































