Bloomfield Track Heading south from Cooktown we could have stayed on the sealed inland road, but opted instead to take the Bloomfield track. The Bloomfield runs alongside the coast and provides some of the most spectacular panoramic views. The road is unsealed but had recently been graded so it was an easy drive. The track… Read More Port Douglas & The Daintree
The caravan park at Sesia is located right on the beach. Picture perfect with plenty of white sand and palm trees. However despite the constant heat there is no swimming here. Saltwater crocodiles are common in these waters. We took it easy in the morning lingering over pancake breakfast. The day was warming rapidly and… Read More Cape York – The Tip of Australia
Cape York, the most northerly point on the Australian mainland. A large chunk of wilderness for us to cover to get there. Around 1,000km’s in fact. We decided to drive directly there and do any exploring on the way back down. We were on the road by 8am when we left Cairns. Our first task… Read More Cape York – Part 1 – Getting There
Simpson Gap We set off from Alice Springs, the first stop on our itinerary was Simpson Gap. A short easy walk from the car park brings you to the stunning gap that is home to a waterhole and a mob of black footed rock wallabies. The wallabies blend in amazingly well into the rocky background,… Read More The Red Centre Way
Located only an hour or so away from Darwin this National Park is home to some amazing waterfalls and swimming holes. The park is open all year round, however some unsealed roads are closed during the wet season. We arrived shortly before lunch and found the Wangi campground completely full. Visiting during the peak tourist… Read More Litchfield National Park
