Charters Towers – QLD
Charters Towers (Charlies Trousers as some people call it affectionately) is a town with quite a lot of history and character. It was late in the day by the time we arrived in town so we did a quick stop Read More …
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Richmond – QLD
We left Julia Creek and headed east for 150 kms to the town of Richmond on the banks of the Flinders River. It’s a small outback town with a population of around 850 people. Richmond is approximately halfway between Mount Read More …
Mount Isa – QLD
Mount Isa certainly is a mining town. There is no denying that. As soon as you drive into town you see the very large Mount Isa Mine which was first established in 1924. It is said to be the only Read More …
Julia Creek – QLD
Sometimes first impressions do count. As soon as we drove into the North West Queensland town of Julia Creek we immediately felt good. Like so many of the country towns we have visited the streets are nice and wide which Read More …
Barkly Homestead – NT
After a long day driving we were so happy to reach the remote Barkly Homestead. There were quite a few caravanners and campers doing exactly as we were and checking in. The place looked awesome but was very busy and Read More …
Mataranka – NT
The township of Mataranka sits on the upper reaches of the Roper River and about an hour’s drive south east of Katherine in the NT. It’s a small town that services outlying cattle stations and Aboriginal Communities and many travellers. Read More …
Pussy Cat Flats – NT
We left Jabiru in the NT’s Kakadu National Park and spent the day exploring several areas along the way to Pine Creek including the Yellow Waters area, Cooinda, and Gungural Campground. We really wanted to venture into many special areas Read More …
Jabiru – Kakadu National Park – NT
After having a wonderful time in Litchfield National Park we decided to head to Kakadu National Park. Apart from the odd croc spotting at Alligator River and bird watching at the wetlands beside the road we honestly did not find Read More …
Big Horse Creek Camp – NT
Heading towards Katherine in the Northern Territory we stopped for an overnighter free camp at Big Horse Campground beside the Victoria River. It seems to be set up for several Big Rigs and quite a few camper trailers or smaller Read More …
Kununurra – WA
It was a long drive from our overnight stop at Mary Pool, beside the Mary River, because along the way we stopped in to look at a couple of the free camps so we can share what they are like Read More …