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Category Archives: Caravanning
Some more wildflowers
As we travel further east we are seeing less wildflowers. I have taken so many photos but here is a selection of my favourites. We are a little late to see the best of the orchids but we did see … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia, Wildflowers
Tagged Orchids, Wildflowers
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Wildflowers 2021
2021 has seen good rainfall in the northern wheatbelt so not only are the crops looking exceptional but so are the wildflowers. We are away for a couple of weeks in the caravan exploring the area. Our first stop was … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia, Wildflowers
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Beautiful Wildflowers
After wondering if we would ever get away again this year in the caravan, we are finally on the road and looking forward to seeing the wildflowers and getting into some warmer weather. We timed it with watching the West … Continue reading
The Final Leg of our Trip
After leaving Carnarvon we stayed overnight at Hamelin Pool. Our Cowaramup neighbours are on school holidays and on their way north for some warmer weather. They timed it well and called in to have their lunch with us and we … Continue reading
Karratha & Carnarvon
After leaving Broome we stayed overnight at a camping spot on the De Grey River. Great place to break up the drive to Karratha. Since leaving the De Grey the countryside has changed and it is much greener now. The … Continue reading
Derby & Broome
Derby was the base for our Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventure so we had a couple of days there. The main street is lined with boab trees. Derby’s claim to fame is that it has the highest tides in Australia, with … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Broome, Cable Beach, Derby, High tides, Sun Pictures, Sunset at Cable Beach
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Horizontal Falls
From Derby we have had the highlight of our trip so far. Getting to see the Horizontal Falls from both a seaplane and helicopter, a super fast jet boat up through the falls and an overnight stay out on a … Continue reading
Kununurra to Derby
There is ever more amazing scenery as we make our way around to Derby. The landscape constantly changes from flat plains to these lovely hills and ranges. We enjoyed a sit around the campfire chatting with fellow travellers. On the … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Fitzroy River, Fitzroy River Cruise, Geikie Gorge, The Kimberley's
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Kununurra
We are finally getting some relief from the unseasonally hot spell up here in the Kimberley’s. It is starting to cool off and we are certainly appreciating the change; especially the overnight temperatures. Apparently, Kununurra is the newest town in … Continue reading
We have arrived at Lake Argyle
The trip from Katherine to Lake Argyle is very scenic, especially at Victoria River. The red rocky cliffs make for a dramatic change after the flat plains. We stayed the night at Timber Creek in the company of some smallish … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Western Australia
Tagged Lake Argyle, Lake Argyle Cruises, Timber Creek, Victoria River
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Highlights of Katherine
Although the temperature is hot, 37 deg with a bit of humidity, the blessing is that there are no flies. You can open your mouth without fear of a fly or two going in! We took a cruise on the … Continue reading
From Alice to Mataranka
One of our greatest challenges has been the change in weather. In Alice Springs the temperature was about 15 deg during the day with a very cold wind and 0 deg overnight and two days later we are in Mataranka … Continue reading
Alice Springs & the West MacDonnell Ranges
We have arrived in Alice Springs during one of the busiest weeks on their calendar. Every caravan park is booked out. We wanted to stay for 4 nights and so have had to spread our stay between 3 caravan parks. … Continue reading
Kings Canyon
Our next stop is at Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National Park about 300 km from Uluru. Fortunately the roads are all bitumen and in good condition. The cold wind is still blowing. The skies are bright blue. The redish … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Northern Territory
Tagged Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park
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Uluru & Kata Tjuta
Yalara is made up of approx 1,000 permanent residents; of which about 300 are indigenous who live in a small community on the edge of Uluru and the rest are employees of Ayers Rock Resort and it’s servicing businesses. During … Continue reading
Posted in Caravanning, Margaret River, Northern Territory
Tagged Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuka, The Olga's, Uluru, Yulara
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Lake Eyre
Today we joined the WrightsAir scenic flight from Coober Pedy over to Kati Thanda – Lake Eyre and on to Anna Creek Painted Hills. It was spectacular to see from the air but unfortunately the photos don’t do it justice. … Continue reading
The road to Coober Pedy
From Adelaide we travel back to Port Augusta and turn north. After following the west side of the Flinders Ranges for a while we then get to treeless plains. At our overnight free camp we are treated to a lovely … Continue reading
Crossing the Nullarbor
Leaving Perth we start our necessary trek across the country. Whilst I have heard several folk whinge about the trip we actually find it a relaxing way to start our holiday. We chat about all the adventures ahead and reminisce … Continue reading
Dardanup – what a surprise!
Dardanup is just up the road (only 95 km away) and yet we never stop to have a look around. It is close to Bunbury, which we pass through every time we go to Perth, but it’s just one of … Continue reading
Margaret River & Beyond 