The sign at the turn off warned us that a high clearance 4X4 is needed and to be prepared for soft sand and river crossing conditions. We duly let the tyres down and headed down the track. It was pretty easy going and we soon spotted a herd of wild horses browsing on the low… Read More Palm Valley
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
Nitmiluk National Park There are two camping areas in Nitmiluk National Park. Leliyn (Edith Falls) in the western side of the park and Katherine Gorge on the eastern side. We flipped a coin and headed for Katherine Gorge. Upon arrival we discovered that it is actually a caravan park located within the National Park. Rather… Read More Nitmiluk NP & Katherine
We camped at a free roadside stop called Spring Creek located just near the turn off for the road into the Purnululu National Park. The first part is a wide flat bitumen area, but if you follow the road a bit further down there is a lovely shaded area on the banks of the river… Read More Purnululu (aka The Bungle Bungles)
We’d only been driving for a few minutes when we rounded the bend and were confronted by the amazing spectacle of the Pentecoste River flowing wide and shallow in front of the Cockburn Ranges. There was a queue of vehicles the other side of the river. As the first vehicle exited the water in front… Read More Gibb River Road – Part 4
Hit The Toad 