Canowindra
We found a spot to park our car and caravan just past the tourist information centre. We headed off to find a coffee shop and explore the town. There is a heritage walk available, and the information centre offers a brochure to guide you during your walk. We strolled out to the Swinging Bridge and […]
Harden
A follower caravanner we met in Gundagai recommended a visit to Harden. They enjoyed the striking War Memorial—known as ‘Bill the Bastard’ — Australia’s greatest war horse. We certainly agree, the sculpture left us in awe, easily earning the top spot among our favourites. And the story behind it? Even more fascinating! See below: A […]
Glenrowan
Stopped for a break from driving to visit Ned Kelly at Glenrowan. We were impressed by the size of the statue; it is certainly something you won’t miss. We also purchased some souvenirs at the local gift shop. On the side street at the gift shop is a fantastic painted mural of Ned Kelly’s last […]
Rochester
Rochester offers an excellent RV stop conveniently located near the town, just across the road from the Silo Art. The town centre features everything you need, including a well-stocked IGA, coffee shops, a bakery, and a fantastic butcher that sells gluten-free sausages and lamb rissoles. The locals and shop staff are friendly and welcoming, creating […]
Gunbower
The history of Gunbower is closely tied to tobacco. Gunbower tobacco seeds were in high demand, with growers earning three shillings per ounce and two shillings and three pence per pound for tobacco leaves. During the boom years, there were 2,000 acres of land under cultivation, with 36 registered growers in the district, along with […]
Berri to Pinnaroo-Murry River Region
After an awesome stay in Waikerie, it was time to hitch up the van and hit the road again! We’re planning to follow the River for a bit before heading down to Pinnaroo to check out some of the inland gems. Then, we’ll circle back to the Murray River for more fun. We made a […]
Waikerie-Murry River Region
We chose the Big Bend Lookout at Nildottie as our camping spot for the night. We picked this location because of its elevation and the fantastic views of the Murray River Cliffs. When we arrived, the wind blew at over 20 to 25 knots, and the caravan rocked when the strong gusts came through. Despite […]
Hahndorf
Hahndorf is such a charming little German town nestled in the Adelaide Hills! Strolling down the main street, you’ll find delightful shops filled with candlesticks and leather goods, the historic German Arms Hotel, unique Byzantine-inspired knickknacks, and plenty of cozy cafes. Even though the weather was a bit rainy and chilly during our mornings there, […]
Quorn
We stayed at the Quorn RV Park, a great little spot, a short walk from town. It is next to the farm Quorn Pioneer Machinery Society, which houses old farm machinery. Across the road is the bush tucker walk, where you can learn how Aboriginal people use these plants for medicinal purposes and in their […]
Skytrek Willow Springs
Willow Springs has been a cattle and sheep station since the 1860s, spanning an impressive 70,000 acres! We’d been hearing about the Willow Springs Skytrek Trail from fellow travellers and YouTubers for a couple of years, so it was always on our radar. We were so excited to finally make it to the Flinders Ranges […]
Coober Pedy
Our first stop was outside Coober Pedy, where we camped at a gravel pit. It was not just any old gavel pit; this one had a great view of the landscape. The area is a sunbaked, treeless desert with stony plains and numerous dirt roads. We lit a campfire in the evening and watched the […]
Uluru National Park
On our way to Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, we spotted the incredible Mt Connor about 100 kilometres out. What a sight it was! Mt Connor is a stunning flat-topped mesa with 100-metre cliffs and a fascinating collection of rock fragments at its base. Unfortunately, you can’t drive there since it’s on private property—Curtain […]
Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon is nestled right between Alice Springs and Uluru, making it the nice spot to explore! When we pulled into Kings Canyon Discovery Park, we were blown away by the amazing view from our caravan site. It overlooked Watarrka National Park and the breathtaking Kings Canyon. The steep, rugged rock cliffs are just gorgeous, […]
Henbury Meteorite Conservation Park
We turned off the Stuart Highway onto Ernest Giles Road, an 80-km stretch of dirt road. We travelled 15km, then turned off and drove for 5 km to reach the Reserve. Although we encountered a few washouts and bumps along the way, the road was in fair condition, even after some rain.We chose campsite 1, […]
Rainbow Valley
Our 22 km drive to Rainbow Valley took us along a corrugated road, which was a bit average in some parts but manageable overall. We reserved campsite 10 and parked at an angle. Mark successfully parked the van and the car on the site without needing to unhitch, thanks to some careful maneuvering. Since the […]
Alice Springs
Wintersun Tourist Park was our home for three days in Alice Springs. We read up on the park’s reviews and felt it was a safe option. The park was fully fenced with six-foot-high fences and barbed and razor wireWe stayed here for three days to stock up on supplies and explore the area. We’ve been […]
Devils Marbles
The traditional owners refer to this beautiful place as Karlu Karlu (Karlwekarlwe) country. It’s filled with fascinating dreaming sites and special locations where significant events took place during the Altywerre Winkarra, or Dreamtime.The amazing collection of boulders known as the Devil’s Marbles was formed through erosion rather than just piling up rocks. These unique marbles […]
Darwin
Our next home for the next few days was the Coolinga Tourist Park, situated on the outskirts of Darwin. It was within walking distance of Woolworths, Coles, and Kmart. We chose this location because we had a tour scheduled, a Corroboree boat trip on the Mary River to spot some wildlife. Additionally, we were looking […]
The Rapids – Katherine
We travelled nearly 700 km today—what a journey! We didn’t plan to travel so far, we wanted to stay at Daly Waters, but it so busy, the pub doesn’t like to turn people away so it is tightly packed area where you camp. We thought we stop in on the way back.Our destination is Katherine, […]
Telstra Tower – Barkly Hwy
We found a fantastic camping spot off the Barkly Highway. After being on the road for four hours and travelling 351 kilometres with long straight stretches, we decided to take a break. Using Wiki Camps, we found a Telstra Tower and decided to check it out. Thankfully, there was no traffic behind us as we […]
Camooweal
We discovered a lovely campsite by picturesque Lake Elliott just past the bridge! When we arrived, we were absolutely fascinated by the incredible variety of birdlife here. It’s just bursting with activity—there are Kites, Egrets, Cormorants, ducks, honeyeaters, and even Brolgas—just to name a few! In addition to the beautiful birds that flitted around us, […]
McKinlay – Walkabout Creek Hotel
Another iconic destination on our bucket list is the Walkabout Creek Hotel, located in central Queensland’s town of McKinlay. The pub was featured in the movie Crocodile Dundee. It’s hard to believe that Crocodile Dundee was released in 1986. It doesn’t seem that long ago! The bar is decorated with posters, stickers, and plenty of […]
Cloncurry – Stoney Creek
Our travelling days have been warm and sunny, while the evenings are pretty cool. We chose to drive through Cloncurry and found a spot to camp southwest of the town, just off the Cloncurry-Duchess Road called Swamp Creek. It was remote, with nothing but red dirt, gum trees and no one else in sight. We […]
Kynuna – Blue Heeler Hotel
We finally made it to the Blue Heeler Hotel in Kynuna after planning the trip for over twenty years! It felt like a real milestone. Mark first visited this hotel in 1998. He had scored a contract at the copper mine at Gunpowder. Mark was involved with the mining work; his contract was for building […]
Winton
After an awesome stay in Hughenden, we were off to Winton! The road was bouncy but we didn’t mind it was only 160 kms to Winton. As we left the hills and mountains behind, we were greeted by treeless plains of Mitchell Grass. One of the must do’s on our bucket list in Winton was […]
Hughenden
We departed Charters Towers, and we were on the road again. Flowering wattle trees lined both sides of the road, and Black Kites hovered above the highway, waiting for traffic to pass to scavenge the dead animals on the road. Solar and wind energy are prominent in this region. As we entered the town, vast […]
Charters Towers
When we rolled into Charters Towers, we couldn’t wait to see what this lovely little town had to offer! As we arrived, we drove past “The World,” a fantastic welcome sign that caught our eye. It’s a massive silver dome with an interesting backstory about the first gold nugget discovered in 1871 at Towers Hill. […]
Wonga Beach
This beautiful beachfront park is located at Wonga Beach. When we arrived, it was quite windy, but the Wonga trees and palm trees helped provide a natural windbreak. We were grateful for the shade offered by the trees, although they produce seed pods after blooming, which eventually fall from the branches. This happened on our […]
Garradunga Hotel Innisfail
Our campsite for the next three days was in a free camping area behind the Garradunga Hotel. Supporting country hotels by buying dinner and drinks is something that you don’t think twice about when you visit. While sipping on your coldie at Garradunga you can watch the Spirit of Capricorn pass by the front of […]
Halifax-Taylors Beach-Lucinda
We discovered a fantastic campsite along the Herbert River in Halifax through WikiCamps. The Spar Grocers accept donations to support improvements in the area. We selected a site located near large, beautiful mango trees. In addition, Main Street in Halifax features mango trees that are 120 to 130 years old. These trees were planted to […]