Thursday 1st July 2021 Every morning at smoko, the farm caretakers put on billy tea, Johnny Cakes and then a reptile meet and greet. We ordered fresh bread for the morning to make our sandwiches with. This morning we went to Bitter Springs. Another thermal creek in the area. This one is more rustic and, … Continue reading Bitter Springs, Reptiles and Natural Beauty
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Elliot, Daly Waters and Historic Pubs
Monday 28th June 2021 We left early this morning and travelled NNW to Daly Waters. We finally got some reception in the small town of Elliot, where we stretched our legs and updated our family on our trip. We arrived at Daly Waters just after Midday to a very busy single street country town. There … Continue reading Elliot, Daly Waters and Historic Pubs
Rough few days, Spare parts and Mt Isa
Wednesday 23rd June 2022 So after arriving at Mount Isa we have spent 8 nights is a motel room. We have had our caravan in storage at one of the van parks. On Tuesday afternoon we finally received the part we needed. This morning we put the new battery in and we connected the new … Continue reading Rough few days, Spare parts and Mt Isa
Longest Drive Ever
Wednesday 16th June 2021 We set off to Mount Isa at 6am today. We had 650km to travel today. There was NO accommodation in any other town along the way. We stopped every 2 hrs to stretch and change drivers. We outran the storm We stopped in McKinley for a stretch and toilet break. We … Continue reading Longest Drive Ever
Cobb and Co, Short in the circuit and Changed plans, again
Tuesday 15th June 2021 Today we were booked into the Cobb and Co stage coach experience. We were greeted with scones and tea. We then went on to the stagecoach. We had a 75min ride through town and onto the National Stock route where the previous Cobb and Co did their run. The Afternoon We … Continue reading Cobb and Co, Short in the circuit and Changed plans, again
