The Adventure Begins
20. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
We start our trip tomorrow flying to Adelaide and then on Sunday we begin our tour through Central Australia to Darwin. Then after 3 days in Darwin we go on a tour of Litchfiled National Park andLue lisää
City of Churches
21. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Arrived in Adelaide. No delays in the flight. Bags ready where we got to the carousel. Checked in at the Stamford Plaza on North Terrace and walked over to Rundle Mall, then down to the River TorrensLue lisää
North Adelaide
21. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Saw the Uniting Church up on the hill, formerly a Congregational Church
Lunch Day 1 at Two Wells
22. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
After the pickups this morning we are heading north at last. The bus is full. They seem to be a friendly lot. The driver is Chris and the guide is Anne. Lunch is sandwiches from the local cafe - 4Lue lisää
Redhill Rest Stop
22. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Still about 50 mins to Prt Augusta. Been through Loch Eel (where Nessie's cousin is in residence) and the infamous Snowtown. Also can see the Snowtown Wind Farm - about 200 turbines.
Port Augusta
22. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Arrived in Port Augusta at the Standpipe Motel at 4:15pm. Had some time to kill so went for a walk to the Water Tank lookout. Lovely 360 views. Dinner is a buffet tonight served at 7:15.
First stop Day 2 Arid Lands Garden
23. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Up today for breakfast at 7am and off to the Arid Lands Gardens at 7:45. Huge area with diverse regional flora.
Stop 2 Wadlata Outback Centre
23. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Stopped at the Wadlata Outback Centre in Port Augusta. Excellent award winning setup. Then some morning tea before setting off to Paranchilna.
On the road to Parachilna
23. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We headed up past the western side of the Flinders Ranges through Quorn where there is a heritage railway operating. The ranges are spectacular.
Lunch at Parachilna
23. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We stopped for the"feral" lunch at the Prairie Hotel in Parachilna. We had emu meat, kangaroo meat, goat cheese, emu liver pate as an antipasto plate.
Farina
23. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Had pitstop at Farina, an old deserted Service Town. It is being preserved by the locals.
Maree
23. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Arrived in Maree at around 5pm. Staying at the Maree Pub. Joy and I went to look at the local attractions: the Afghan Mosque, the local Aboriginal School and the Camel sundial. Dinner at the pub. TheLue lisää
Maree Museum
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
The Maree Museum is the old mail van used by Tom Kruse. Great sunrise. We stayed in these cabins. The pub has these great stained glass windows. On the road now through to Coober Pedy via the LakeLue lisää
Oodnadatta Track
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Headed along the Oodnadatta Track to Lake Eyre South. Saw some cattle and the Vermin Proof Fence. Stopped for a look at the Alberrie Creek Sculpture Park.
Lake Eyre South
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We passed the southern edge of Lake Eyre South. It is usually separated from Lake Eyre. With water in it, the lake changes from salty white to brownish. There is a lot of water in it and the waterLue lisää
The Springs
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Over time the springs form mounds which are easily seen. We saw the Bubbler Spring and Blanche Cup where 4 species microsnails exist - the only place they have been found. Hamilton Hill is the oldestLue lisää
Coward Springs Pitstop
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Stopped at Coward Creek for morning tea and ablutions. $2 per pee. They have a date grove and have set up a date product shop. Bought some ANZAC biscuits.
Lunch at William Creek
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We stopped at William Creek for cold meat and salad with pita bread and juice boxes - all brought in from the truck. They like outdoor museums in the outback. After lunch back in the bus we listenedLue lisää
Coober Pedy
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We arrived in Coober Pedy to be told the town has no water. The impact of this is that our meal has been delayed to 9pm (now 8:30pm). We have an underground room in the Desert Cave Hotel. We then wentLue lisää
Opals
24. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Here are the earrings Joy bought. The museum had various opal samples on display.
Coober Pedy to Uluru
25. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Today we travel all the way to Yulara and Uluru. Apparently the water came back on at around 8pm last night. Dinner was modified due to the lack of water: the soup became arancini and the lamb shanksLue lisää
Marla Pitstop
25. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Stopped at Marla, the last town before the SA/NT border. Here is our typical setup for morning or afternoon tea. Back on the road and Anne, our guide, has indicated mask wearing is discretionary now.Lue lisää
Lunch at the Border
25. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Stopped for lunch at the border of South Australia and Northern Territory. Got Joy standing in both jurisdictions. Lunch was brought along from Coober Pedy. It was a selection of rolls with differentLue lisää
No it's NOT Uluru
25. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Mount Connor or "Fooluru"
Curtain Springs Pitstop
25. toukokuuta 2022, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
A very busy camping ground. Local tree is the Desert Oak. It grows on the sand dunes not the clay in between.






















































































































































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