For the fifth time in the last 3 days we headed back up north along the Bamaga/ Bypass Rd, this time with the caravan, on our way to Seisia. The drive was uneventful, however the road did get a little worse for wear the further north we got. After a few hours we finally arrivedContinue reading “The Tip, Cape York, QLD.”
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The Overland Telegraph Track (OTT), Cape York, QLD
The drive from Weipa to Bramwell Station was a surprisingly smooth and short one, the road was immaculate and was actually a better run than most bitumen roads we had driven on. Given the distance was only about 150km, we arrived at Bramwell around lunchtime, after setting up we had a wander around the homesteadContinue reading “The Overland Telegraph Track (OTT), Cape York, QLD”
Cairns to Weipa, Cape York, QLD
We finally left Cairns, even though it felt like the universe didn’t want us to, albeit a day late. On the day we were meant to leave, we instead got the car in for a service at the last minute, to fix an idling issue we had noticed the day before we left. Then, onContinue reading “Cairns to Weipa, Cape York, QLD”
Atherton Tablelands & Cairns, QLD
After a few weeks of hot, dry, dusty, desert, rocky and hot (yes I know I said it twice but it really was) weather and landscape, we were all very excited to be heading to the Atherton Tablelands. Not only for the lush green landscape and fresh fruit and vegetables, but most importantly to beContinue reading “Atherton Tablelands & Cairns, QLD”
The Overlander & Inland Way, QLD
As customary on our state border crossings we stopped at the NT/ QLD border to stretch our legs and take a photo of the state sign, then as was the case on this hot outback Summer day, we quickly retreated back to the cool air conditioned comfort of the car to continue on. As itContinue reading “The Overlander & Inland Way, QLD”
The Stuart and Barkly Highways, NT
Finally, after being in Darwin for the last long 7 months working and enduring the humidity and heat we were ready to leave. Added to this there was a cyclone expected to hit Darwin in 2 days time, so we were understandably excited as we packed up. I had finally completed my week at uni,Continue reading “The Stuart and Barkly Highways, NT”
Darwin, NT, part two.
Darwin City We also spent a bit of time in Darwin City itself, apart from quite a few visits to the Wave Pool, we also went to the ANZAC Day centenial exhibition, which was held at the Darwin Convention Centre. The exhibition was awesome, it was really well done, taking you through interactive displays whichContinue reading “Darwin, NT, part two.”
Darwin, NT, part one
With the weather warming up and a few birthdays coming up we decided to head straight for Darwin. We did contemplate going to see the Jumping Croc cruise, but then we all didn’t really like the sound of going in a boat and seeing wild crocs jumping up right near us. It just seemed unnaturalContinue reading “Darwin, NT, part one”
Kakadu National Park, part three, Northern Territory
Jabiru, East Alligator and South Alligator regions The drive from Cooinda to Jabiru was one of our shortest trips, a mere 48km, however we did chuckle as not long after we left Cooinda we passed a sign saying Jabiru 48km, then after travelling a further 5 km we passed another sign stating, Jabiru 51km………. welcomeContinue reading “Kakadu National Park, part three, Northern Territory”
Kakadu National Park, part two, Northern Territory
Yellow Water, Jim Jim Falls/ Twin Falls and Nourlangie Regions With the weather really starting to heat up and the swimming opportunities really starting to wind down, we decided to stay at the Cooinda Lodge (fancy name for caravan park, really!!) instead of one of the many national park campsites around the area, and forContinue reading “Kakadu National Park, part two, Northern Territory”
Kakadu National Park, part one, Northern Territory
Mary River Region Over the years we have heard mixed reviews about our next destination, Kakadu National Park, more then often people would use the term ‘Kakadon’t’. Even as we left Katherine, we had people saying not to go as it’s so dry and there is no water, etc, etc. So of course, taking onContinue reading “Kakadu National Park, part one, Northern Territory”
Katherine & Edith Falls, Northern Territory
After we left Keep River NP, we decided to continue driving all the way to Katherine as we needed to refill the fridge and the gas bottles. We stopped in at Victoria River Roadhouse for lunch and arrived in Katherine about mid-afternoon, setting up camp at the Big 4. Immediately we weren’t impressed with theContinue reading “Katherine & Edith Falls, Northern Territory”
Keep River National Park, Northern Territory
Almost a year to the day when we left way back in August 2015, we have reentered the NT and quickly reset our clocks forward an hour and a half, thank god the sun now rises at 7am not 5:30am!!!!!! Central Australia impressed us immensely when we were there last year, so there is aContinue reading “Keep River National Park, Northern Territory”
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