Trip from Alice to "Newcastle Waters" to

After passing through Alice Springs, it was on to " Devils Marbles." The photos don't do all the "Marbles" justice. There is such a big expanse of them & they are huge. There is a campground here, but we drove on to our overnighter at Newcastle Waters. Nothing special but pretty packed out. About 20 caravans.
Loads of roadworks and so much damage to the road because of severe flooding recently. Most of the creeks had water in them.
We left early this morning heading for Daly Waters. There were wildflowers & birds everywhere. Lots of low-lying water at the side of the road. Still plenty of roadkill!
Saw 3 dead cane toads also. Yuk!! Such ugly toads even when they're squashed!
We had breakfast at the very unique Daly Waters pub and a really good coffee. Most important! It's such an iconic pub with memorbillia everywhere. A few buildings near the pub & a caravan park. All kept really tidy & clean. Lots of old aircraft & helicopters lining a small area near the road.
Next stop Larrimah, another iconic, tiny town with a pub, and lots of the history of WW11.
The aborigines ( from this immediate area) certainly played their part, helping the armed forces curb the Japanese on slaught. Of course, they were not paid then, but I believe they received some compensation later! There are a lot of airfield strips that were used up this way during the war.
It's certainly warming up now as we drive on to Mataranka & Bitter Srings where we are staying. This caravan park is quiet, surrounded by trees, and Livistonia palms. 🌴 Lots of birdlife also. Very nice. We had lunch then walked 500 mtrs to the Springs. The water is 33°!
You get into the water and let the current take you about 250mtrs downstream, where you get out via a ladder and walk back and do it all again. It was wonderful on our noodles, and I had goggles on. No freshwater Crocs, just a few tiny fish and plant matter, but oh, so clear!
That's all for now after a lovely day.Read more