Leaving Paralowie, heading for Woomera
August 26, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
Overnight stop
Woomera (RAAF)
August 27, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Population of 140, mainly a Defence base for rocket and bomb testing, this still happens today!
Woomera Rocket Range Museum
August 27, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Very interesting museum of the past
Travelermy dad was stationed at Woomera rocket range in the early 50's when he was in the army 🙂
Joanna and John MahonyJohn worked there several times during the 80's and then later in the naughties!
Coober Pedy
August 29, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Around the township, very dry, population of 1300 with a total rainfall of 15mls per year, if your lucky
Serbian Orthodox church - underground
August 29, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As most building are dug underground due to the high temperatures in the middle of summer of around 52°, this way it's stays around 23°
Crocodile Harry's underground mine and d
August 29, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
This person tried his luck with mining only with little success, as you can see he was a hoarder, he later died, I think he left it all to the council
Cooby Pedy
August 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Dugout Cathollic Church
Coober Pedy
August 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
The Catacomb Church of Coober Pedy
Umoona Opal mine and Museum
August 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Opal mine no longer active but you get some idea of how things worked
Underground dugout - home
August 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
This is how the people live in Coober Pedy as its 23° all year round while it gets up to 52° outside
Coober Pedy dugout
August 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
This dugout is owned by our tour driver, very typical home of today, he would like to sell it but won't get what's its worth, it's worth around $400,000. and would be lucky to get half of that!
Old Timers mine
September 1, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Another great mine to look at, too many pics to upload, well worth a visit
Just crossed the border
September 2, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
Joanna and John Mahonythey sure did, we had no problems, no phone reception but we have free wifi
TravelerWe were never checked either entering from WA or leaving into QLD. Suspect it will be different when we head home
Joanna and John MahonySA border check is in Marla, no check in atm but could change anytime😊
Uluru and Kata Tjuta
September 3, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This is the view just behind the Ayers Rock resort and camp ground
Uluru (AKA) Ayers Rock
September 4, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Such an amazing place, too many pics to upload, cool day and very overcast
Kata Tjuta (AKA) The Olgas
September 4, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Another amazing place did a few walks - ouch, had enough but glad we did it awesome viewing but no sun today 😊
Helicopter flight - Uluru and Kata Tjuta
September 5, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Went on an amazing flight today, despite the wind it was an awesome experience 😀
Helicopter flight
September 5, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Kings Canyon
September 6, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Arrived here today for 3 nights, big day tomorrow with lots of walking - maybe?
Kings Canyon
September 7, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Went for a walk up to the rim, too difficult as nothing to hang onto, did the smaller one instead, the South Wall, still reasonably difficult.
Alice Springs
September 9, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Arrived in Alice Springs, some amazing scenery 150km south and coming into Alice, wouldn't expect to see that in the middle of Australia!
Alice Springs
September 10, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Just had a look around the town today and surrounds, quite a nice looking place has everything you need except Uncle Dan and Mrs Spotlight 🤣🤣🤣. Took these shots on Anzac Hill lookout andRead more
Standley Chasm
September 11, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Went out for the day touring through the beautiful McDonald Ranges, and beautiful is an under statement because you don't expect to see this in the middle of Australia.
Ellery Creek big hole
September 11, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Serpentine Gorge
September 11, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Beautiful Gorge and the water is freezing because it's protected from the sun for most of the day due to be surrounded by the ranges.
Travelerfinally leaving on your trip 👍
TravelerWhere's Woomer & is wally there? Do you mean Woomera? 😁
Joanna and John Mahonyit wouldn't let me write anymore in😎