Victor Harbour
17 april 2023, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 VictorLäs mer
Robe
22 april 2023, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 actuallyLäs mer
Mt Gambier
23 april 2023, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 aLäs mer
Port Fairy
26 april 2023, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 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)Läs mer
The Grampians
1 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 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 soLäs mer
Clare
6 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 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 atLäs mer
Coober Pedy
12 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ 🌙 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 inLäs mer
Uluru
15 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 thenLäs mer
Kings Canyon
19 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 CanyonLäs mer
ResenärAside 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 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ 🌬 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 ofLäs mer
ResenärI'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 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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.Läs mer
Bitter Springs
25 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 youLäs mer
Katherine
26 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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 thanLäs mer
Litchfield National Park
30 maj 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 hillyLäs mer
ResenärI agree. There's still a couple of spots that haven't fully opened yet but there still is plenty to do
ResenärGee 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.
ResenärApparently 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 juni 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 MitsuakiLäs mer
Kununurra
13 juni 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 nextLäs mer
ResenärHope you are on the mend Jules. Nothing worse when you are travelling and relying on public toilets.
Broome
19 juni 2023, Australien ⋅ 🌙 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,Läs mer
Onslow
4 juli 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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 aLäs mer
ResenärUnfortunately its been blowing everyday we've been here so not many boats going out. Should clear after weekend
Ashburton River
6 juli 2023, Australien ⋅ 🌙 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 juli 2023, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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.
ResenärNarrogin 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
ResenärWe'll have to put that on our "to do" list. Weather looks good too!
ResenärThe 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.
ResenärGaz
ResenärThe horse pulling that cart at Victor Harbor has been doing that for years now. He must be almost as ancient as you😄
ResenärI can still pull a good crowd!