Weldborough
9. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Graham wanted to stop here. Was a township of over 1000 Chinese miners and their families. He expected to see some ruins. But it was just a short board walk into the forest.
We did spot a wombatWeiterlesen
Derby
9.–11. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We spent 2 nights here. An interesting town if you are into Mountain Biking. I think we were the only people here without one.
Still a very pretty spot. Was fun watching the bikers wizzingWeiterlesen
Legerwood
10. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
A rainy day. Did the short drive to see the magnificent tree carvings.
The trees were planted to remember the local men that did not return from WW1. As there grow bigger the council deemed them aWeiterlesen
Beautiful. Des was impressed. Hope you had a good day for your birthday. Denise [Denise]
ReisenderHad a fantastic day. We drive up to Ben Lomand. Had pies for lunch. The simple things are always the best.
Scottsdale
11.–12. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We just stayed overnight at Scottsdale. They had a lovely free camp area. With water connections for your vans. Nice longer hot showers. But you couldn't use your generator. So with the weather beingWeiterlesen
Mike & Annies Front Paddock
12.–16. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We ended up spending 4 nights here. Just out of Launceston.
The farm dogs were regular visited. Was a lovely big flat grassy paddock. Plenty of room to spread out. Mike was very friendly. Didn't meetWeiterlesen
Ben Lomand
14. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
My birthday treat was a drive up to Ben Lomand. Have been looking forward to visiting. Unfortunately, there was no snow, but the veiws didn't disappointed. Driving up the switchbacks of Jacobs LadderWeiterlesen
Holwell Gorge
15. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Did a nice drive today. Heading back through Beaconsfield to Holwell Gorge. Was a rough walk, but it was worth it. Spotted some great fungi. Feeling very adventurous.
Then, on to Brady's Lookout.Weiterlesen
Waratah
18.–20. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Stopped over last night at Burnie on the way through to Waratah. Was blowing a gale. Supposed to drop below 0° tonight. Waratah will be our first van park stop in ages.
What a pretty little town. ItWeiterlesen
Wild River National Park
18. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Blessed with a sunny day. Made the most of it.
Visited Whyte Hills Lookout. Beautiful views. Plus a disturbing, but thoughtful statue inspired by the iconic photo of a Tasmanian Tiger strung up withWeiterlesen
Wild River Fungi
18. Mai 2024 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Hope to find names for all these
Millmerran
19. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Enjoyed a pre breakfast stroll around town this morning. 8° this morning.
We were snuggle as two peas in a pod last night. There is supposed to be rain coming through tonight.
Goondiwindi Botanic Gardens
19. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Camping at the Goondiwindi Show Grounds for the next 2 nights. We did plan the free camp by the river just out of town. Unfortunately, there is a heavy rain forecast tonight and tomorrow. With theWeiterlesen
Goondiwindi
20.–22. Aug. 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Managed a little more exploring this morning before the rain set in 🌧.
Checked out the statues on the road near the airport. These were such fun.
Then around to the border bridge, the tree ofWeiterlesen
Its amazing isn't it. The sculptures on the roadside..... very well done. Hope the weather gets better for you. 😘 [Leighette]
ReisenderThey are. The weather is fantastic. Just pulled into Cunnamulla to fill up our water.
Nice pics. What is with the fellow standing on his head? There must be some meaning to it.!!!!! [Denise]
ReisenderI think they are supposed to be imitation of the Easter Is statues. Think they are just having a little fun standing one on its head. Currently in Cunnamulla to top up our water.
Dirranbandi
21.–22. Aug. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The rain clouds have cleared, and the sun is shining.
Travelled from Goondiwindi to Dirranbandi today. With a pitstop at St George to lay in a supply of our favourite port.
Was an excellent emuWeiterlesen
Bollon
22. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
We were heading to Hebel today... but the navigator stuffed up ( HE will remain unnamed)
All was not lost. I enjoyed driving a less travelled road. Spotting an Emu dad and his chick's. Dodging roosWeiterlesen
Campground-Bollon
22.–23. Aug. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We were not planning to stop here, but we couldn't resist this great free camp. So pretty with all the gums along the creek. A short stroll along a concrete walkway takes you to the main street.
WithWeiterlesen
Goat in the loo
23. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
No matter how much you travel, there is always something unexpected.
Today was a goat in the loo.
Stopped for fuel at a Burringun roadhouse. Just over the Qld/NSW boarder.
Also, a very nice dog...Weiterlesen
Red dirt country
23.–24. Aug. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We are in red dirt country now. Free camping about 79k north of Bourke on the Mitchell Highway.
Should be an excellent night for star gazing 🌠
Emu tally = 53
For travellers that use WikicampsWeiterlesen
Sunrise in the outback
24.–25. Aug. 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
We love finding these places away from everything. Had this beautiful spot to ourselves last night. Awakened to a stunning sunrise.
Why stay in a noisy van park when you can have tranquillity forWeiterlesen
Cobar
24.–26. Aug. 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Enjoying a lovely sunset over the Old Reservoir @ Cobar tonight
Last night we had a camp all to ourselves tonight they are packed in... Lucky we got in early.
Cobar
25. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Cobar is known as a copper mining town. We had a nice morning exploring some of the history. As well as a working mine.
We have passed through here a couple of times. From memory, it was raining theWeiterlesen
ReisenderI love travelling through the outback. Are you travelling at the moment?
Broken Hill
26. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We are currently in Broken Hill picking up supplies.
Have been a couple of times on past trips. So, continuing on to some lakes about 100ks out of town.
Some photos from our drive yesterday.
CampedWeiterlesen
Menindee Lakes
27.–29. Aug. 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 17 °C
I love places like this. So peaceful... watching the water gently lap against the shore. The pelicans drifted by.
South East of Broken Hill, near the township of Menindee. A new area for us toWeiterlesen
Pelicans
28. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 13 °C
Magnificent pelicans at the weir on Pamamaroo Lake. Part of the Darling River.
Reisender
That looks like pink diamonds in the water. A beautiful photo 🤩🤩
Wildlife at Kinchega NP
28. August 2025 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Kinchega NP is only a short drive from our camp on the lake. We did the Lake Drive today and spotted lots of Emus, Roos, and Shingleback lizards.
A lovely NP to drive through. Good dirt roads.
ReisenderUs too. Yesterday was the first day we hadn't spot one for ages.