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Northern Territory to Brisbane

After our stint on a cattle station we drove nearly 4000km back to Brisbane Read more
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  • Trip start
    October 17, 2021
    Northern Territory to Brisbane
    Last day at Carlton Hill
    Farewell to the KimberleysKatherne Hot SpringsBlissfulEllis Falls hikeDeserved breatherOverlooking Ellis FallsGorge cruiseKatherine GorgeDinnerSunset

    Katherine

    October 17, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C

    Returned to the station for our final goodbye
    Sadly farewelling Carlton Hill with a deep sigh.
    Our Jeep fully loaded with stuff to survive
    The journey to Brisbane, a 4000 km drive.

    Got to stay in Katherine instead of driving through
    To discover if the sites all lived up to their review.
    The local hot springs we thoroughly enjoyed and like
    And Ellis Falls was certainly worth the uphill hike.

    Katherine Gorge’s striking beauty was a must see
    Despite the temperature over forty three degrees.
    The indigenous guide was a delight and did amuse
    As we finished our stay with an infamous dinner cruise.    Read more

  • Northern Territory to Brisbane
    Newcastle Waters cattle station
    Mustering helicopters land for the eveningEndless road of not muchAmused ourselves dressing a termite moundOther dressed moundsMount IsaHard Times tourChris mining underground in Mt.IsaLake MoondarraBeautiful peacocks wander the banksMary Kathleen damJulia Creek's outdoor bathroomPerfect end after a long dusty ride

    Overland way

    October 21, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C

    Onwards to Newcastle Waters, another station stay
    Then Berkeley Homestead along the Overland Way.
    Transversing the ‘Overland’ was precisely just that
    Endless kilometres of barren land that’s totally flat.

    Crossing back into Queensland stopping at Mt. Isa
    The ’Hard Times’ Tour gave us a little appertizer
    About the abundant mineral deposits underground
    Lead, silver, copper & zinc continually being found.

    Drove out to Lake Moondarra to see the day’s end
    A few hours entertained by peacocks we did spend.
    Diverted in search of an old disused Uranium mine
    A challenging 4 wheel drive track with barely a sign.

    Rock edges steep down to the dam, Mary Kathleen
    It’s beautiful waters an unusual shade of blue / green.
    Driving through Cloncurry for our stay at Julia Creek
    At a caravan park that also provides a special treat.

    To experience sunset submerged in an outdoor bath
    A rain tank design for privacy which gave us a laugh.
    Plus nibbles platter, bubbles of soap & champagne
    Relaxed observing the darkening, pink hued plain.    Read more

  • Northern Territory to Brisbane
    Polycotylid skeleton, Hughenden
    Flinders centreOutback town stopMore kilometres to coverLocal statueLarge easel, Morton Park, EmeraldMonto artThree moons, silo artMunduburra artHalloween celebrations

    Outback Queensland

    October 27, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C

    In Hughenden the Flinders Centre we did explore
    Known for a collection of the remains of a dinosaur.
    Numerous bones and amazing nautilus shell fossils
    The Richmond Polycotylid skeleton’s quite colossal.

    The gem fields around Emerald we decided to pass
    Along the Burnett H’way edged with greening grass.
    Biloela area is home to orchards full of citrus fruit
    Feel excited nearing home along the inland route.

    Explored the local villages of Munduburra and Monto
    Snapping photos of the cleverly painted grain silos.
    Reflecting on our adventures and all that we’ve seen
    Arrived back in Brisbane in time to celebrate Halloween.    Read more

    Trip end
    October 31, 2021
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