Tuesday 29th June 2021 Today we travelled 170km NNW of Daly Water to Mataranka. It was an early start and a short trip. We arrived around 9am to secure a ‘first in best dressed’ spot at Little Roper Stockcamp. We needed to stock up on milk and bread, so we went into Mataranka. We arrived … Continue reading Mataranka, Low on stock and Farm Stay
Sunday 27th June 2021 Today we headed NorthWest onto the Stuart Highway. We stopped for fuel at three-ways and continued on our 280km trip. We arrived at Attack Creek Rest Area at lunch time. After lunch we wandered around to read the plaques dedicated to the site here. The caravans came rolling in, to this … Continue reading Attack Creek, NT Lockdown and Remote Togetherness
Saturday 26th June 2021 Today we left and crossed the border to The Northern Territory. We lost Telstra reception after leaving Camooweal and didn’t get it back. Wonarah Bore Rest Area is 220km West of Camooweal. The drive showed us changing scenery from dry and empty Savannah Plains to Mallee Scrub. It was very windy … Continue reading Border Crossing, Sunsets and Wonarah Bore
Friday 25th June 2021 Today we drove from Mount Isa to Camooweal, on the border of QLD/NT. We finally had the battery system running properly and are back on the road using solar power. At Camooweal, we stopped and stayed at Post Office Hotel and Caravan Park. Camooweal History Situated 191km from Mount Isa is … Continue reading Camooweal, Droving and Back on track
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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