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Katherine to Kununurra – 30th July We leave Katherine and head west towards WA.

It was with no little trepidation that we set off from Kununurra to the turnoff to the Gibb River Road. First stop was at the eastern end for a group shot. Then off down the road towards the Cockburn Ranges. … Continue reading →

We leave Katherine and head west. First stop is Victoria River Roadhouse where I had a very tasty Buffalo Burger for lunch. Pushing on we camped overnight at the Big Horse Campground on the Victoria River west of Timber Creek. … Continue reading →

Arrived in Katherine And checked into the Riverside Caravan Park.  Nice sites, shaded in the morning.  It’s getting pretty hot here.  Lots of shopping to stock up for the next stage.   Next day, Rob led the troops on a spirited … Continue reading →

We left Daly Waters Had a lunch stop at the quirky Larrimah Hotel And then moved on to overnight at Mataranka and float for a while in the hot springs.   Fortunately we weren’t plagued by incontinent bats this time … Continue reading →

Hooked up and waved ta-ta to Birdsville. Off into the desert again on the road to Bedourie. Stopped for a look at the Cacoory Bore.  Boiling water pouring out of a pipe and down a channel to a holding pond … Continue reading →

We set off  from Betoota along the Birdsville Development Road. Through lots of stony desert. And sometimes the road was good, but mostly it was like the desert, pretty rough and rutted. My Trailer-Mate Jack support bungee broke along there … Continue reading →

Broken Hill to Milparinka 30th June 2014 We left Broken Hill early Monday and headed north on the Silver City Highway. We soon hit the dirt, but it was generally smooth and comfortable to travel on. We arrived at the Packsaddle … Continue reading →

Last couple of days in Broken Hill have been bitterly cold and windy.   Yesterday lazed around the town and had crowded happy hour in the van.  Too cold to be outside. Today we headed out to Silverton. Pulled up … Continue reading →

Drove from Hattah to Broken Hill today. Severe headwinds all the way. Fuel consumption about 25% more than normal. Arrived in Broken Hill and met up with the Bartons and Nunns. We’re camped at the racecourse. Nice green grass, unpowered … Continue reading →