Victor Harbour
17. huhtikuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Beautiful day in Victor Harbour and just over an hours drive from Adelaide. Walked out on the causeway jetty to Granite Island and then ventured to Port Elliott which is almost a suburb of VictorLue lisää
Robe
22. huhtikuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Travelled via the Coorong which Lloydy and I were reliably informed meant " near water" by the bus driver who was taking us to the start of our bike ride from Robe to Torquay 5 years ago. It actuallyLue lisää
Mt Gambier
23. huhtikuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Short drive from Robe via Beachport. Beachport is a really nice little coastal town. Caravan Park overlooks the Blue Lake in Mt Gambier. Discovered how to do panoramic photos so will be new toy for aLue lisää
Port Fairy
26. huhtikuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Easy drive from Mt Gambier via Portland. Nice little coastal town that was the rest day for the Gt Vic ride a few years ago. Drove along western end of Gt Ocean Rd to see 12 ( actually about 4 now)Lue lisää
The Grampians
1. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Staying at Halls Gap in the heart of the Grampians. Came via Dunkeld where we saw a shop specialising in Kiwi match making. Pretty crazy weather expected but have found Rock Paper Scissors Brewery soLue lisää
Clare
6. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
A little cold with 0 degrees overnight. Went to Clare historical society and found records for great grandparents who had land in Clare. Tracked down grave in Spring Farm Methodist cemetary. Lunch atLue lisää
Coober Pedy
12. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Interesting town- not much ground that hasn't been mined to some extent. Travelled via Woomera- Australia's answer to Rocket Boy. Did two underground mine tours. Drove to Moon Plains ( not a tree inLue lisää
Uluru
15. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Travelled from Coober Pedy and camped at Agnes Ck. Arrived at Yalara and finally after 40 years of marriage Julie's got the big rock she was chasing! Watched the sunset at Uluru last night and thenLue lisää
Kings Canyon
19. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Lovely area and caravan park is right on doorstep of Kings Canyon. They have a sunset bar with live music so enjoyable start. Walked to Kathleen Springs and doing the rim walk of Kings CanyonLue lisää
MatkaajaAside from the obvious natural beauty of the gorges the facilities at the resort are excellent and a bit more laid back than Uluru. Live music whilst watching the sunset over the ranges whilst enjoying a cold frothie- can't get any better than that!
Alice Springs
21. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
After getting info of recent grading of the Meereenie loop road we set off the Alice via Hermannsburg. Not quite a highway as described and it certainly had its moments but we survived the 140ks ofLue lisää
MatkaajaI'm not sure Julie was as impressed after an hour of cleaning the inside of the caravan but I agree the West MacDonnell ranges are magnificent. Doing the eastern ranges tommorrow
Daly Waters
24. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
500k drive to Daly Waters from Devils Marbles where we camped last night - I wondered where they went when I lost them! Staying just behind pub and have pre ordered their beef and barra for tonight.Lue lisää
Bitter Springs
25. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Staying at Bitter Springs just north of Mataranka and only 500m from the Springs. Springs are crystal clear and a constant 34 deg.C and swimming area is about 100m with a gentle current taking youLue lisää
Katherine
26. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Started day with dip at Mataranka Thermal pool before heading off to Katherine. Staying at Big 4 caravan park right near low level crossing and Katherine thermal pool. Pool marginally cooler thanLue lisää
Litchfield National Park
30. toukokuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Did a quick trip out to have a look at Florence Falls and a swim at Buley Rock hole. Last time I was here was in 1990 with the kids and the road was gravel but don't remember the road traversing hillyLue lisää
MatkaajaI agree. There's still a couple of spots that haven't fully opened yet but there still is plenty to do
MatkaajaGee Gaz, nearly all of the swimming holes that you are in look identical to the ones we were in last year,and plenty of water as well.
MatkaajaApparently it has taken a full wet season to fill the rock pools up since you were last in them! The upper pool (Tjaetaba Falls) was my favourite as well although the Buley rockpools were good as well.
Darwin
1. kesäkuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Arrived at Darwin via a swim at Berry Springs and a counter lunch at the Humpty Doo pub. Had dinner at Mingil Beach sunset markets.Big 2nd day - drove to see rock carvings by Japanese artist MitsuakiLue lisää
Kununurra
13. kesäkuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
A couple of days to replenish stocks after NT. Was going to Emma Gorge but Julie got gastro so stayed around town. Went to Mirrama ( Hidden Valley) and managed a game of golf as the course was nextLue lisää
MatkaajaHope you are on the mend Jules. Nothing worse when you are travelling and relying on public toilets.
Broome
19. kesäkuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
After a couple of days at Derby where we caught up with Gerry and Heather,played scroungers, saw the sunset at Mark Nortel's sculptures and bought a painting from a very talented aboriginal girl,Lue lisää
Onslow
4. heinäkuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Spending a week in Onslow after short stints in Barn Hill, Port Hedland and 40 Mile.in keeping with old farts holiday we had a roll up at the bowling green and free games of pool whilst enjoying aLue lisää
MatkaajaUnfortunately its been blowing everyday we've been here so not many boats going out. Should clear after weekend
Ashburton River
6. heinäkuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Staying a couple of nights on the Ashburton River near Old Onslow township before heading south into the cold. Very busy but got a great spot on the river.
Home
15. heinäkuuta 2023, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Arrived home after a wet night in Sandy Cape. Went via Horrocks which was a really nice little coastal town. Been a great holiday but it's nice to be back.
MatkaajaNarrogin next Thursday, York Friday night, boys town then dongara, Kalbarri, monkey Mia then a station starting with W then back home again, away for 4 weeks
MatkaajaWe'll have to put that on our "to do" list. Weather looks good too!
MatkaajaThe beach shot was of Port Elliott which is about 5ks to the east of Victor Harbour but is almost a suburb of Victor Harbour. A bit quieter. Great weather today but a bit of rain expected in the next day or so.
MatkaajaGaz
MatkaajaThe horse pulling that cart at Victor Harbor has been doing that for years now. He must be almost as ancient as you😄
MatkaajaI can still pull a good crowd!