• Tanya Simmons
  • Tanya Simmons

Around Oz 2023-24

An open-ended adventure by Tanya Read more
  • Trip start
    May 17, 2023
  • Leaving friends behind 😥

    May 19, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C

    On the road again heading to Tannam Sands today.
    Had a beautiful 2 days with our besties Jean & Geoff. A perfect way to start our big adventure.

  • Tannum Sands

    May 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Arrived in Tannum Sands yesterday. Such a beautiful spot. We just love it here.
    Had dinner with Rhys & Kerri-Anne last night. Kerri-Anne always spoils us.
    After 2 night with Jean & Geoff...now time with Rhys & Kerri-Anne we will be in for a shock when we are on our own 😂.

    A love stroll along the water front this morning. A great way to start the day

    We will be here till Monday Morning.
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  • Blue Sky Days

    May 21, 2023 in Australia

    Just a perfect blue sky day here in paradise. Just love Tannum Sands. Another big walk along the water front this morning. Saw some gorgeous red tail black cockatoo.

    Graham is whipping up his signature spag bol to take over to the Rhys and Kerri-Anne tonight. I an baking an lemon and sesame seed cake.

    Heading to Lake Awoong tomorrow. Only about 150 ks. Free camping on the lake...Looks stunning. Will probably stay 3 night.

    💖💖💖 living the life.

    Photo - view from our van
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  • Boynedale Bushcamp

    May 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    A new day ... A new camp.
    Free camping here for the next 3 nights. Lovely and peaceful. Lots of room to spread out. Looking forward to a campfire tonight and watching the night sky.

    A nice short trip. Set up, washing out and lunch before 1pm. A lazy afternoon relaxing and reading. It's a hard life🤣Read more

  • Our first fire

    May 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Kicking back enjoying a great port and our first fire of the trip.
    Potatoes ready to pop in. Plus salmon and salad.
    Living the dream 🥂

  • Lookout Lake Awoong

    May 23, 2023 in Australia

    Had a great walk this morning up the lookout. Meet a lady that had photos of when the whole valley was under water. Was fascinating to see the difference.

  • Many Peaks Railway Dam

    May 23, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Tripping around the area today. Came across this pretty area. The town used to have a copper mine. A big town, 5 pubs and a railway. Now it's almost a ghost town. But they have turned the old dam that provided water for the trains into a lovely little park.Read more

  • Kroombit Tops ... almost

    May 24, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    Headed out today to explore Kroombit Tops NP and the Beautiful Betsey plane crash site.

    The signage wasn't great. First it took us into someone's private property. Then when we final found the right road it turned into a goat track. So decided we didn't want to do 18k on a really bad track and headed home.
    Was a lovely drive anyway. Travelled through some really nice country with lots of fat, glossy beef cattle.

    Moving day tomorrow. Heading to Mt Morgan.
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  • Dululu

    May 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    We were supposed to be going to Mt Morgan today. Graham really want to visit it. On our way there I commented that I was surprised we didn't visit it when we stayed in Townsville a couple of years ago. Turns out we did 🤣 and had visited the places Graham want to see.

    So headed up the road a bit to the tiny town of Dululu. Just staying overnight in their $5.00 camp. Has hot showers, flushing loos. Plus power for $10. No town water. Plus putting some money into a tiny country town.
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  • Sandy Point - Byfeild NP

    May 27, 2023, Great Barrier Reef ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Drove up to Sandy Point. Road in is rough, but worth the drive. Stunning open beach with crystal clean water.
    Had a great walk and picnic lunch. Thought we might drive back along the beach. But we don't have a permit and is a $287 fine if you don't have one.Read more

  • Fishing @ Water Park Creek

    May 28, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    No fish were harmed on this trip 😂🐟
    But we did catch heaps of pine cones for our fire. 🌲♨️

    Did a bit of an explore through the state forest tracks for Red Rock camp this morning. Came across the creek so dropped a line. Looks like a good spot for crocs 🐊
    Lots of cars and boats trailers here so must be a popular spot. A great boat ramp.
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  • Marlborough Puma

    May 29, 2023 in Australia

    A new day and a new destination. Just a bit different we are camped out the back of the Puma service station @ Marlborough.
    A huge big grassy area. Plenty of room to spread out.
    Free camping. Plus hot showers for $5.
    Just stopping here over night.
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  • St Lawrence Wetlands

    May 30, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Pulled off the highway to check out the wetlands. Sadly they have had no rain. The water was way down and the birds had left.

    Did meet up with a great local man. Told us about the area. Plus an added bonus he had a heap of bee hives. Picked up some yummy honey.

    Photos show where the old rail bridge crossed and the new rail bridge.
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  • Carmila Beach

    May 31, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We are currently at Carmila Beachfront Camp between Rockhampton and Sarina. Our little piece of paradise camped right on the beach.

    Woke this morning to the waves washing against the shore and the sun raising over the water.

    Definitely living the life ⛱
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  • Morning Visitors

    June 1, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Birds love to check out where the sink drains for tiny scraps. This morning it's the Bush Turkey's.

    Last stop it was the Apostle birds. Magpie are regular visiters.

  • Fishing @ Carmila Beach

    June 1, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

    Spent a relaxing morning fishing. Went to the southern creek inlet from the camp.

    Just beautiful. Was on the turn of the tide. Graham hooked his first fish of the trip...But still no fish dinner 🤣

  • Sarina

    June 2, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    It's washing day. Once a fortnight we pull into a van park to do our washing.

    Staying at Tropicana VP. A nice little place. Amenities are spotless. Owners have gone to a lot of trouble to make it look nice. Including beautiful flowers in the loos. And murals painted on the permanent vans.Read more

  • Ball Bay Campground

    June 5, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C

    Another beautiful spot ... Graham is the king of picking places to stay.
    I have been flat out with a virus for a couple of day. Finally up and around again.
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  • Daybreak @ Ball Bay

    June 6, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    Awake early this morning ... left Graham snoozing 😴 and went for a walk on the beach. Was so peaceful to stroll along the water lapping my feet. No one else around. A perfect way to start a new day

    There is something a bit special about this area. I embraces my like a warm hug from a old friend. I think we will need to revisit this area in the future.
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