Channel Country

As first light hits the waters now surrounding Birdsville, all is a glisten and the glorious Diamantina river in full flow. We are still the magnificent 9 travelling convoy but our journey has changed. Sometimes all the best made plans, even A, B and C must be tossed in favour for the only other option left… north and around the Simpson desert. This will be the only road open to us. Going through Boulia and Bedourie where warm springs bubble up from the ancient artesian basin, we won’t stop but will continue on to make up a missed day in the desert and Alice.Read more