Litchfield Gorge

For some reason our HEMA started making up routes just to mess with our heads. It would take us in big circles and bring us back to where we started from.  There did… Continue reading →

Katherine.

The highlight of our time in Katherine, which we thoroughly enjoyed, was the sunset dinner tour on the river. After a couple days relaxing and golfing, Derek pulled out all the stops. We… Continue reading →

Forward to Katherine.

Derek drives like no-one I have ever met. He totally concentrates. He sees everyone. He calculates what they are doing so he can do what he needs to do and make sure they… Continue reading →

Uluru

Along the way people ask about where you have come from, where you have been and where you are going. Inevitably people talk about Ayer’s Rock. I was shocked to hear so many… Continue reading →

Curtin Springs – Frankly Dear, They Don’t Give A Damn.

We relocated to Curtin Springs from Alice Springs as we wanted to head to Uluru (Ayer’s Rock). Ayer’s Rock has been turned into a kind of resort with prices for everything being in… Continue reading →

Hermannsburg – Ntaria

On the same day we visited the Standley Chasm, we drove a bit further to take in Hermannsburg or, as the original land owners called it, Ntaria. This was an Aborigine mission established… Continue reading →

Standley Chasm (Angkerle)

Standley Chasm (Angkerle) is north of Alice Springs. We decided to make a day trip and head out to look around, sans “Fluffy.” It feels so strange to be driving without our little… Continue reading →

Camooweal to Alice Springs.

Camooweal was a huge disappointment. Shopping was less than what was offered in Burketown. No fresh veg or fruit for us. Do you have any idea how embarrassing it is to have a… Continue reading →

On To Camooweal.

Driving the next leg of the trip was the longest, most difficult day, but also the most rewarding. As we passed the road that we should have turned on to head to Hell’s… Continue reading →

Burketown 2

The next 3 days we explored all around Burketown. The information centre was very helpful, giving exact locations where Derek could fish. We drove out around the countryside and found this amazing spot… Continue reading →