tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20265949313057281102024-03-20T20:17:47.761+11:00Dingo Den's TravelsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-60760529822101319782017-05-06T12:18:00.002+10:002017-05-06T12:18:26.442+10:00Preparing for our 2017 Road Trip<div style="text-align: justify;">
With less than a month to go, preparations for our next road trip are well underway, a few upgrades/mods to the caravan have been completed as well as a service, I even stripped, cleaned and re-greased the stabilizer jacks, what an improvement - they now work as smoothly as I expect them too.</div>
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We depart on the 3rd June and trundle up to <a href="http://www.queensland.com/en-MY/destination%20information/poona" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Poona</a>, we then spend a week on <a href="http://www.fraserisland.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fraser Island</a>, up the coast to <a href="https://www.queensland.com/en-ie/destination%20information/midge-point" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midge Point</a>. here we turn inland (West) to<a href="http://www.mountisa.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mt Isa</a> then to the Stuart Highway and down to <a href="http://www.australia.com/en/places/alice-springs.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Springs,</a> we leave the caravan at <a href="http://www.localsearch.com.au/profile/kulgera-roadhouse/nt/alice-springs/kulgera/dicw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kulgera</a> and head East towards the <a href="http://northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds/simpson-desert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simpson Desert</a>. </div>
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We will be caretakers at <a href="https://www.oldandado.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old Andado</a> (it is a heritage listed station) for about three weeks then spend two nights at <a href="http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/flinders-ranges-outback/witjira-national-park" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dalhousie Springs</a> back to Kulgera to hook up the caravan and on to <a href="https://www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au/tourism#.WQ0wLeWGPIU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coober Pedy</a> for a few days. then to the <a href="http://southaustralia.com/places-to-go/flinders-ranges-and-outback?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxbDIBRCL99Wls-nLicoBEiQAWroh6oVxdIhjZK5RE3Iz6rno1sdNO9ckvx8aVF3fmUQqBCsaAkaq8P8HAQ&s_kwcid=AL!864!3!163776848311!e!!g!!flinders%20ranges&ef_id=WOLXYgAAAIt-Y-Wy:20170506020925:s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flinders Rangers</a> for five days and on to the <a href="http://southaustralia.com/places-to-go/barossa?gclid=Cj0KEQjwxbDIBRCL99Wls-nLicoBEiQAWroh6kny4B3lTDjfTlyqradVQ237V_F-xLAukq9J0oQmrMkaAqrI8P8HAQ&s_kwcid=AL!864!3!163776848281!e!!g!!barossa%20valley&ef_id=WOLXYgAAAIt-Y-Wy:20170506021007:s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barossa Valley</a> for a few days then on to<a href="http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/outback-nsw/broken-hill-area?nst=0&gclid=Cj0KEQjwxbDIBRCL99Wls-nLicoBEiQAWroh6sEdhTEmMbtlxoyqXa8fxENOyWWgCQM9tx45qkSIB2AaAifO8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Broken Hill</a> to do some research on the family tree as Kathleen's mum was born there. our final stop will be at <a href="https://www.visitmildura.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mildura</a> for a few days and we should arrive home towards the end of September. We will cover some 10,000 Km without side trips<br />
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The map does not include Broken Hill, I intend to post as we go, however it all depends on the time available.<br />
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<b>Until Next Time: Turn your dreams into reality!</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-13086344932331104972016-12-22T11:43:00.000+11:002017-05-06T10:55:35.414+10:00Kangaroo Island November 2016We have been wanting to visit <a href="http://www.australia.com/en/places/kangaroo-island.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kangaroo Island </a>for some time but the cost of the <a href="https://www.sealink.com.au/kangaroo-island-ferry/timetables/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ferry </a>crossing put it on the back-burner, finally we paid the $671.00 and booked our crossing for the 25th November returning on the 2nd December.<br />
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Day 1 (23rd Nov)</b><br />
<span style="text-align: justify;">As we were only travelling 356 Km to <a href="http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/nhill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nhill</a>, we went to the 'big M' for out traditional departure day breakfast where we joined by Nadeen and her boys, then it was back home to hook up the van and on the road just after 9AM. Stopped a <a href="http://www.ararat.vic.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warrawee Park, Ararat</a> for a cuppa then a rest area for lunch. When we got to <a href="http://www.travelvictoria.com.au/nhill/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nhill </a>we discovered that they had special parking spots</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="text-align: justify;">in the middle of town</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> for caravans, what a pleasure! We parked and walked around, purchased a few 'goodies' we needed then on to the </span><a href="https://sites.google.com/site/nhillcp/" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">caravan park </a><span style="text-align: justify;">which has a reasonable pensioner rate of $24.00 for drive through. </span><br />
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<b style="text-align: start;">Day 2 (24th Nov)</b><br />
<span style="text-align: start;">A leisurely start at about 9 AM after a good brekky as we only had 429Km to our next night stop, we stopped at <a href="https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=land+rover+on+a+pole+keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith </a>home of the 'Land Rover on a Pole' for a cuppa.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Memorial to the land scheme funded by Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP), which in 1950, funded the development of vast areas of bushland into farmland, resulting in a large growth period for <a href="https://www.google.com.au/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=land+rover+on+a+pole+keith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keith</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">We walked around the town which has many historical buildings, some are still in use such as the first school building. The Church with it's lead light windows inspired by local history is well worth a visit. The water feature was designed by James Darling to celebrate the cycle of water through the Australian Landscape and the region's water irrigation feeding the large grain production as well as the large number of lucerne growers, there is also livestock grazing and a large olive processing plant, </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">The town's slogan is "You're in good country now"</span><br />
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After a pleasant stop we proceeded towards <a href="http://www.murrayriver.com.au/tailem-bend/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tailem Bend</a> stopping about 5Km from the town for lunch then caught the ferry over the Murray River to Wellington then on to <a href="http://capejervisstation.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cape Jervis</a>. Once again we had a drive through site at a cost of $30.00, easy parking and well grassed, then it was time to relax with a cold glass of the good stuff and watch the sunset.</div>
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Up early and down to the dock by 8 AM to collect our boarding passes then start loading about 8:30 for a 9 AM departure, reverse onto <a href="https://www.sealink.com.au/kangaroo-island-ferry/timetables/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ferry</a>. The crossing took about 50 minuets.</div>
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We landed at <a href="http://www.bestofkangarooisland.com.au/penneshaw.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penneshaw </a>and drove the 62 Km to <a href="http://bestofkangarooisland.com.au/kingscote/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings Cote</a>, which is the largest town on the Island to stock up with veggies etc., we walked around the town doing some window shopping and had a delicious hamburger at Rogers Deli & Cafe for lunch, it was then on to <a href="http://www.westernki.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western KI Caravan Park </a>which was to be our base. </div>
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We set up camp and while sitting relaxing looked up to see a Koala in the tree on our site, he stayed in the area for three days.<br />
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Once again a leisurely start, first stop was the<a href="http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/South-Australia/Kangaroo-Island/Flinders-Chase-National-Park" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Flinders Chase National Park</a> information centre to purchase a <a href="http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/entry-fees/parks-passes/kangaroo-island-tour-pass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KI Tour Pass</a>, it is good value (they have a concession rate) and give you 12 months access to the Flinders Chase National Park as well as admission to the following Kangaroo Island tours:</div>
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First stop was the <a href="http://www.kangarooisland-australia.com/kangaroo-island-remarkable-rocks.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Remarkable Rock</a> formation, The wooden boardwalk makes easy access to these unusual granite boulders, we spent some time wondering around and soaking up the spectacular view.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Construction on the sandstone </span><a href="http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/SA/Cape%20du%20Couedic/Cape%20du%20Couedic.htm" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Cape du Couedice Light House</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> was started in 1907 and completed in 1909 it is visible for up to 27 miles. Before construction could begin a cutting had to be made in the cliff so supplies could be winched up the cliff. Everything that was required came by steamship which visited about every three months, unloaded on the dock, winched up the cliff and stored. The tower used 2,000 pieces of local sandstone.</span><br />
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LOCATION: Latitude 36° 03.5' S, Longitude
136° 41.9' E<o:p></o:p></div>
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OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety
Authority<o:p></o:p></div>
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EXHIBITED: 1909<o:p></o:p></div>
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CONSTRUCTION: Local Granite<o:p></o:p></div>
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CHARACTER: Group Flashing 2 in 10 sec<o:p></o:p></div>
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LIGHT SOURCE: 120v 1000w Tungsten Halogen Lamp<o:p></o:p></div>
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POWER SOURCE: Mains Electricity, Diesel Standby<o:p></o:p></div>
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INTENSITY: 38,000 cd<o:p></o:p></div>
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ELEVATION: 103 metres<o:p></o:p></div>
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HEIGHT: 25 metres<o:p></o:p></div>
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AUTOMATED: 1957<o:p></o:p></div>
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DEMANNED: 1957<o:p></o:p></div>
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CUSTODIAN: Parks SA<o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="text-indent: -92.15pt;">HERITAGE: Register of the National
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i> <u><b>Admirals Arch</b></u></i></span></div>
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From here we decided to go to <a href="https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/kangaroo-island/cape-borda-lightstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cape Borda</a> via <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Vennachar" target="_blank">Vennechar Point</a> (West Bay) only to discover that the road is closed from the point so had to back track and drive up the centre road, however on our way to the point we spotted a Koala and a <a href="https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiNmvngqPrQAhUJu7wKHdFICN8QFggZMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naturalresources.sa.gov.au%2Ffiles%2Fsharedassets%2Feyre_peninsula%2Fplants_and_animals%2Fheath-goanna-fact.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFLEEh9z38lvEbWvTEIt_mGHtWmrA&sig2=KELgZkcYnhI8JSlGD-emWQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rosenberg Heath Goanna</a><br />
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Loch Vennachar was a three-masted iron <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailing_ship">sailing ship</a> (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper">clipper</a>) that operated between Great Britain and Australia between the late 19th century and 1905. The name was drawn from <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Venachar">Loch Venachar</a>, a lake which lies to the south-west of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgh">burgh</a> of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callander">Callander</a>, in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_(council_area)">Stirling</a> region of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland">Scotland</a>. It is understood to mean "most beautiful lady" in Scottish Gaelic.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loch_Vennachar#cite_note-1">[1]</a><br />
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In September 1905, she sank without trace and with all hands, leaving a spray of wreckage scattered along the south coast of Kangaroo Island. In 1976, her extensively damaged remains were discovered in an average depth of 12 metres (40 ft) of water near West Bay, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_Island">Kangaroo Island</a> in South Australia (SA) by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_for_Underwater_Historical_Research">Society for Underwater Historical Research</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">From Wikipedia</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>Cape Borda Lightstation</i></u></span></b><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">The <a href="https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/kangaroo-island/cape-borda-lightstation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lighthouse </a>is at the top of a cliff overlooking the Investigator Straight, on the North-West corner of the Island. This unusual square lighthouse is quite unique, the maritime museum gives one an insight into life as a keeper and European history. The restored signal cannon is fired at 12:30 PM daily. The lighthouse was built in 1858 and converted to automatic operation in 1989.</span><br />
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It was now time to head back to camp after a most enjoyable day, on the way we stopped to see where the <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/kipaview/shipwrecks/fides-shipwreck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finds </a>had run aground and sunk in 1860 with the loss of 10 lives<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">LOCATION: Latitude
35° 45' 3" S, Longitude 136° 35' 7" E (map)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">OPERATOR: Australian
Maritime Safety Authority<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">EXHIBITED: 1858<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">CONSTRUCTION: Stone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">CHARACTER: Group
Flash 4 Every 20 Seconds<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">LIGHT
SOURCE: 120v
1000w Tungsten Halogen Lamp<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">POWER
SOURCE: Mains Electricity<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">INTENSITY: 170,000
cd<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">ELEVATION: 155
Metres<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">RANGE: 21
Nautical Miles<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">HEIGHT: 10
metres<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">AUTOMATED: 1989<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">DEMANNED: 1989<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">DEACTIVATED: No<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">CUSTODIAN: Parks SA</span><br />
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<b>Day 5 (27th Nov)</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>Little Sahara</i></u></span></b></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">On our way to <a href="http://www.kioutdooraction.com.au/activities/sandboarding.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Sahara</a> we stopped a wee general store and petrol station (the last on on this side of the island) then on to the Kelly Hill caves but as they only open at 10 AM we trundled down to Little Sahara. These sand dunes are a system of naturally occurring coastal blow out dunes, normally they are close to the ocean but here they are quite a distance away. The dunes are about 70 meters, Little Sahara was heritage listed in the 1970's. Sandboards and toboggans can be hired from the modern facility at the car park. It looked like good fun but the climb up the dune after each run would have been a bit much, walking up once was enough although it was worth it.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Along the way we stopped off at <a href="http://www.kangarooisland-australia.com/destinations-vivonne-bay.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vivonne Bay</a> which has been voted one of Australia's best beaches, due to its clear water, privacy and cleanliness. The bay is also famous for cray fishing and well worth the visit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Returning from the boardwalk tour <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20width=%22560%22%20height=%22315%22%20src=%22https://www.youtube.com/embed/p4z50i1uzjs%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowfullscreen%3E%3C/iframe%3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">videoed </a>this Rosenberg Heath Goanna near the car park</span></div>
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On our way out we popped into Bales Beach with it's stunning backdrop of cliffs, which is an Aquatic Reserve</div>
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We headed back to our site at the <a href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/au/western-k-i-caravan-park.en-gb.html?aid=356987;label=gog235jc-hotel-XX-au-westernNkNiNcaravanNpark-unspec-au-com-L%3Aen-O%3AwindowsSnt-B%3Achrome-N%3AXX-S%3Abo-U%3AXX;sid=ed2b9483126a5d4bf7e2c91230cf6bc8;dist=0&sb_price_type=total&type=total&" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western KI Caravan Park</a> which is situated in a 17 hectare Wildlife Reserve, We walked around the Koala 'walk' and spotted three Koalas and many Kangaroo's. When we got back to camp we found our resident Koala leaving his day perch. <br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Day 6 (28th Nov)</b></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;">We took a trip up to Western River Cove which is on the North side of the Island and is well worth the winding drive through the mountains.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Not far from here we stopped at Snelling Beach for a cuppa</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">We continued on to <a href="http://www.kangarooisland-australia.com/destinations-stokes-bay.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stokes Bay</a> which is in the middle of the North coast, it is a popular place for holiday cottages.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">We went on to the small town of Parndana which is approximately in the centre of the island and had lunch then on to the <a href="http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/South-Australia/Kangaroo-Island/Kelly-Hill-Conservation-Park/Kelly-Hill-Cave-Show-Cave/Back-to-nature" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Hill Caves</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">A steep 200 meter walk brings one to the cave entrance where you are met by your guide, ours was an avid caver and had a vast knowledge of the caves and their history. After descending the steep stairs one enters the first cavern with magnificent stalagmites, stalactites, straws etc. it was quite something. The caves were discovered when a stock-man was on his way home and took a shortcut through the hills on a horse called Kelly. They fell down a big hole, the stock-man managed to climb out and went for help, when he returned Kelly had disappeared, no trace has ever been found of the horse and to this day it remains a mystery as to what happened to the horse.</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Back to the caravan park after a most enjoyable day</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><b style="text-align: justify;">Day 7 (29th Nov)</b></span><br />
We woke up to another beautiful day in paradise. After brekky we set off for <a href="http://www.kangarooisland-australia.com/destinations-emu-bay.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emu Bay</a>, one of the few beaches one can take a vehicle on, along the way we spotted these two fellows on <a href="http://www.discoverycamping.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discovery Lagoon</a>, not sure what they were doing. The lagoon is normally full in winter depending on the rainfall, over a 100 native birds have been recorded on and around the lagoon.<br />
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From there it was a short drive to <a href="http://www.kangarooisland-australia.com/destinations-emu-bay.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emu Bay</a>, we drove around and it seems that there are more holiday homes than permanent residents, one can see why as the water is very clear and it has a long beach that has beach access for vehicles. We walked along the fishing jetty which dates to 1918, found two fisherman but thy had nothing for the 'pot' at that time. A fairy penguin colony has mad Emu Bay its home but we did not see any. We drove on the beach and stopped at the water's edge for a most enjoyable cuppa.<br />
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We stopped at the Island Pure Sheep Dairy which is near the Cygnet River, on our way to Kingscote, the have some 1,500 sheep which they milk daily from about 2 PM, we had a look around and purchased some cheese - tasted good to me!<br />
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We then went onto Kingscote which has a huge amount of history it's at this point were Duke of York landed as well as 3 other ships. You will see a jetty that looks washed out is were they docked. There is a memorial to the pioneers there. Looking out to the mainland i thought of my ggg, gg, g grandparents sailing past to dock in Adelaide. Their journey must have been horrific on those sailing ships especially when one reads up on all these voyages to get stock and transport various goods. My heart is deeply touched by their courageous spirit. Hard times it must have been.</div>
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It was a short drive or long walk to the flagstaff, the inscription on the plaque reads:<br />
<i>This flagstaff celebrates the achievements of the pioneer settlers who from 27th July 1836 lived, worked and created a foundation for our community. </i><br />
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From here we proceeded to <a href="http://www.emuridge.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery,</a> which is about 20 Km from Kingscote. It is the only Eucalyptus distillery in Australia and manufactures 100% pure Eucalyptus Oil which can be purchased in their shop as well as a range of associated products and well worth a visit.<br />
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After browsing through the shop and purchasing some gifts we decided to return to camp via <a href="http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/South-Australia/Kangaroo-Island/Cape-Gantheaume-Conservation-Park/Murray-Lagoon-camping-area" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Murray lagoon</a> which is the Islands largest freshwater lagoon, however when we arrives we discovered that the road was closed and had to back-track about 10Km, we were able to see the lagoon.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">We decided to have a slow day, we trundled to <a href="http://www.hansonbay.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hanson Bay</a> and had a walk on the beach. There is a 18 Km hike which takes one passed the Grassdale Freshwater Lagoon and ends at the Kelly Hill (caves) visitors centre, we gave it a miss.</span></span><br />
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It was then back to the caravan and time to relax, but not for long, after lunch we strolled down the bush walk to the lake. On the edge of the lake we came across an Echidna who just ignored us and continued feeding. there was a large flock of Cape Barron Geese, Black Swans, Ducks and many bird species, a most enjoyable walk.<br />
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Some grass tree resin was harvested in Western
Australia, Victoria and New South Wales, but most of it
came from South Australia.
Germany was originally the largest market for grass tree
resin, though trade was interrupted by the blockade at the
outbreak of the Great War. In the 1920s and 1930s, grass
tree resin was also sold to the United States, and Britain
and France also purchased modest amounts.
However, as the harvestable grass trees were used up and
the constituents of the resin became more cost-effective to
manufacture synthetically, yacca gumming slowly died out.<br />
Today, only a small industry on Kangaroo Island continues
the practice, harvesting from stock-piled dead stumps. The
powdered resin is used in fireworks and explosives, and in
the formulation of high-quality resin varnish. Grass trees
are now sought out for more decorative purposes – woodturners
use the trunks for their unusual texture and colour,
their foliage is used by florists, and the seeds or entire
intact plants are prized by gardeners. In most states,
harvesting is controlled by law to ensure the survival of
these distinctive Australian plants.<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">The Author
Dr Mark Kellett </span><br />
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<b style="text-align: justify;">Day 9 (1st Dec)</b><br />
Up early and pack to move to <a href="http://www.bestofkangarooisland.com.au/penneshaw.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pednneshaw</a>, where we night stopped, but first to Kingscote for stocks then we detoured to <a href="http://www.bestofkangarooisland.com.au/americanriver/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American River</a> where we had a cuppa, on our way out we stopped at the Mutson Lookout, no problem with a caravan.<br />
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We walked around town and had fish and chips (delicious) at one of the local eating places. After lunch we decided to visit Cape Willoughby Light Station, as we left town we spotted a pod of Dolphins at <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/kipioneers/first-8-ships/residents-already-on-kangaroo-island-1836/george-bates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bates Landing</a>.<br />
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Once again on a very good sand road to the oldest light house in South Australia.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lighthouses.org.au/lights/SA/Cape%20Willoughby/Cape%20Willoughby.htm">Cape Willoughby</a> was the first lighthouse to be erected in South Australia, and lights the Backstairs Passage between Kangaroo Island and the mainland, it was established in 1852, and originally known as the Sturt Light after Captain Charles Sturt, It is constructed from granite and limestone quarried from a cleft in the cliff at the base of the tower.<br />
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LOCATION: Lat. 35°50.7' S, Long. 138°08.0' E
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OPERATOR: Australian Maritime Safety Authority<o:p></o:p></div>
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EXHIBITED: 1852<o:p></o:p></div>
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CONSTRUCTION: Stone<o:p></o:p></div>
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CHARACTER: Group flashing (3) every 30.0 seconds<o:p></o:p></div>
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INTENSITY: 370,000 CD<o:p></o:p></div>
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ELEVATION: 75 Metres<o:p></o:p></div>
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RANGE: 23 Nautical Miles<o:p></o:p></div>
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HEIGHT: 20.5 Metres<o:p></o:p></div>
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AUTOMATED: 1974</div>
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DEACTIVATED: 2003<o:p></o:p></div>
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CUSTODIAN: Parks SA<o:p></o:p></div>
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There have been 70 shipwrecks around Kangaroo Island, the first recorded was in 1847 and the last was in 1996.<br />
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It was then back to the caravan for a good nights rest after a most enjoyable day, tomorrow we go back to the mainland.<br />
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<b style="text-align: start;">Day 10 (2nd Dec)</b><br />
We were in line by about 9 AM collected our boarding passes and loaded the rig at about 10 AM for a 10:30 departure. We arrived at Cape Jervis about 50 minuets later. So sad to see wind turbines spoiling the landscape.<br />
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We drove for about 25 Km and stopped at the HMAS Hobart Memorial for a cuppa.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Anchor from HMAS Hobart</b></td></tr>
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We then took a leisurely drive crossing the Murray on a ferry to the <a href="http://www.mannumcaravanpark.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mannum Caravan Park</a> which is situated on the river, a great place to water ski, set up camp and relaxed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Waiting for the Ferry </b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Home for the next two days</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Day 10 Stats</b></td></tr>
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<b style="text-align: start;">Day 11 (3 Dec)</b><br />
A rest day, we did some window shopping, went to the lookout, the Mary Ann Reserve home the the oldest Paddle Wheeler and Paddle Steamer and just relaxed at camp. A small crowd had arrived and were boating, skiing and wake boarding, brought back many fond memories of my water-skiing days during the 1960's.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Lookout View East</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Lookout view West</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Our Caravan</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mary Ann Reserve</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Flood high water marks October 1956 was 5.1 Meter</b></td></tr>
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And so ends another great day.<br />
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<b style="text-align: start;">Day 12 (4 Dec)</b><br />
Being our last day before heading home we decided to take a drive up the Murray to Pallaring Flat, Caurnamont,Swan Reach, Nildottie, Walker Flat and Purnong. Along the way we found a farm gate stall with a honesty box, we purchased some fruit and it was delicious. We stopped at Swan Reach lookout for a cuppa, think we crossed the Murray on ferries about six times.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Swan Reach</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Time for a cuppa</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Walker Flat</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Houseboat Marina</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mobile Home?</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Nildottie Park</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Crossing the Murray again!</b></td></tr>
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It was back to camp and pack the caravan in preparation for an early start the next day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Map and days stats</b></td></tr>
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<b style="text-align: start;">Day 13 (5 Dec)</b><br />
We had decided to 'run' for home in one day and not the two as planned so up early, brekky, hook the van up and at the ferry by 7:30 AM crossing the Murray for the last time on this trip, we had a pleasant trip stopping along the way for a cuppa and then lunch. We stopped a Boarder Town to have a look at the white kangaroos, sad to see that their enclosure had deteriorated and we could only spot two. We eventually arrived back home at 4:32 PM, good to be home but also rather sad that another great trip had come to an end. Anyone who is thinking of visiting Kangaroo Island <b>just do it </b>you won't be disappointed.<br />
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Distance travelled...................2,996 Km<br />
Diesel used............................583 Lt<br />
Most Expensive.....................Kingscote $1.37<br />
Diesel cost............................$594.68<br />
Average.................................15.3L/100K<br />
Caravan Parks........................$335.80<br />
Ferry.....................................$671.00<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-11062786057913527242016-07-26T14:14:00.001+10:002016-07-27T09:53:12.472+10:00An UpdateIt has been some time since I last posted, there have been a few reasons but I guess the main one is that I was just slack! So here is a short update, I'll expand over the next few months.<br />
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Not long after our return from the 19,000 Km trip to Perth via Darwin we decided that it was time we upgraded to a caravan with a shower etc., so it was visits to all the dealers to find the one that suited us and the bank balance. We found a 19ft Bluestone and so traded our Snowy which had given us such great service.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nma.gov.au/collections/highlights/1866_melbourne_cup" target="_blank">Melbourne Cup</a> weekend (1st Tuesday in November) we did a 'shake down' 91Km trip to <a href="http://visitdaylesford.com.au/" target="_blank">Daylesford </a>where we spent a most enjoyable weekend. There were a few small problems so returned the caravan to the supplier who did the necessary repairs.<br />
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Next was our week at <a href="https://www.lakesentrance.com/" target="_blank">Lakes Entrance</a> from Boxing Day to the 4th January with two of our children and their families, unfortunately Paul and Derek had to work, but we had Derek's three boys with us and a great time was had by all.<br />
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We then spent a long weekend at <a href="http://www.virtualsorrento.com.au/" target="_blank">Sorrento</a> which is near Point Napean with Maryleen and family, a most relaxing and enjoyable time.<br />
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After that it was planning for our next Simpson Desert crossing. This time it would be just two vehicles Derek and his two youngest boys and Chareen and her youngest with me. We left on the 12th September 2015 for <a href="http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/outback-nsw/broken-hill-area?nst=0&gclid=CjwKEAjw8da8BRDssvyH8uPEgnoSJABJmwYoUtfo1OsYOHzcxXlVlZcvXnDlF0pRfhzMNXzYjHjlqRoCryXw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Broken Hill</a>, <a href="http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/outback-nsw/corner-country-area?nst=0&gclid=CjwKEAjw8da8BRDssvyH8uPEgnoSJABJmwYoPjjzhc3WXnd8ijQ0wpZiYBOwXqFG7WaEt_JOHU-kjxoCC4jw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Tibooburra</a>, <a href="http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/flinders-ranges-outback/innamincka-regional-reserve" target="_blank">Innamincka</a>, <a href="http://www.queensland.com/en-us/destination%20information/birdsville" target="_blank">Birdsville</a>, <a href="http://www.mtdare.com.au/" target="_blank">Mt Dare</a>, <a href="https://www.oldandado.com.au/" target="_blank">Old Andado</a>, <a href="http://uluru-australia.com/about-ayers-rock/" target="_blank">Ayers Rock</a>, <a href="https://www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au/tourism#.V5biRrh97IU" target="_blank">Coober Pedy</a>, <a href="http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/South-Australia/Flinders-Ranges-and-Outback/Leigh-Creek" target="_blank">Leigh Creek</a> and arrived home after 6,983Km on the 3rd October. A fantastic trip that just went too fast and a bit sad as this is my last hard 4x4 trip.</div>
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In November we traded the Terracan for a more comfortable Pajero and then it was to Lakes Entrance Boxing Day to the 3rd January, Three of our children and their families joined us, unfortunately Paul could not get time off but they were able to spend two nights with us. It was such a blessing to have all our children and their families together, only Jane who is in the UK and Tim were missing.</div>
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After this month I will have more time to write on this blog as after 50 years and 7 months I'll be retiring, in all that time I'm proud to say that I was only out of work for three months when we emigrated to <a href="http://www.newzealand.com/au/" target="_blank">New Zealand</a> back in 1994. I will be working a three day week in a temporary position until the end of November and then? Who knows?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-2150948144202036852015-07-04T14:25:00.000+10:002015-07-04T14:25:29.453+10:00Perth via Darwin Part 13<b>Day 57 September <span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;">13</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;"><sup>th</sup></span></b><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;"> </span><br />
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9:30 AM. Just after the quarantine post we turned off to Denial Bay where they oyster farm then went back onto the main road and came to a turn off where it became a sand road to Mac Kenzie ruins. Here we drove into see the ruins and it touched my heart to see what is left of our pioneer’s home. It makes one realize the value of what they gave up and did for us to what we reap today from their hard works. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Dennis had loads of fun and I must admit it was also enjoyable being able to
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and becoming very rough. So Dennis and I rushed into the caravan to find shelter
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at the thought as this trip has been absolutely wonderful and we have been so
blessed to have done what we have done and been able to see so much in such a
short time as this. We are on our last leg home from Ceduna to Melbourne via
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struggling to beam through all the clouds and in the distant when we looked at
the ranges it was misty and looked as if it was raining. We took some photos of
the distant terrain and as we moved towards the mountains the mist was more
evident and the roads became windy and the lights of the vehicles on the roads
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">It was an enjoyable journey crossing from South
Australia to New South Wales stopping at the Big Gum tree which apparently is
over 500 years old.</span>Took a photo of me hugging it, gosh the circumference is
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We then drove through Peterborough which use to be called Petersburg.
They have a beautiful entrance to their town of a train and then tin sculptures
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We stopped at Yunta to put in diesel and have a cuppa
here. It was quite funny, as we were entering into this border village we had
to drive behind an oversized vehicle and they pulled over in this town for a
rest and of cause we hurried with our tea just in case they decided to pull off
and then we would be in a pickle as one could not overtake this vehicle. So off
we were to Broken Hill arriving in the afternoon, set up camp and then drove
around the town looking for the miners Memorial but sadness is as we were
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up at about 7am enjoyed the sleep in, Got ready and went to Maco’s for
breakfast then off to the Desert Sculptures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Another day of the freezer door
being left open my goodness the wind was icy and froze up the bones. It was an
interesting insight to see what sculptures see in and feels in their hearts and
minds and how they hammer at the stone to get what they want others to see. </span></div>
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looking at but that is me, the view from up there over the terrain and its
surroundings was spectacular. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I looked at Broken Hill and the mines and thought
of my ancestors and their hardships and tried to imagine their life in the late
1800’s I could see them bustling around the main street and working in various
shops. Maria Downs was a seamstress in one of the shops and Aunt Sarah use to
look after all the nieces and nephews and bake and sell cookies and pies.
Yesterday we went and took photos of their homes no 1 Argent street and of
cause my G. G Grandmother Jane who lived in 3 Argent Street and this too was
where my mother was born in the 1911.</span></div>
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we left the Living Desert we decided to take the back road to Silverton which
of cause ended up being a 4x4 drive through the outback. It was a lovely
experience seeing kangaroos, sheep and goats in this vast arid piece of land. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Driving through dry river beds and opening and shutting farm gates. It was a
lovely experience being in the true outback of Australia. We hit a snag when
reaching the main road the farmer had locked the gate and of cause we had to
back track to another road which we found was the Kelly’s farm which had an
open gate leading onto the Dreamers mine road. Whew, we were so grateful for
that as we had been on the road at least 2 hours 4x4ing. </span><br />
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Silverton and had lunch there and a cuppa, a well-deserved one at that. We came
back to camp and rested the afternoon and now it’s time for the smell of a
homemade meal and then to retire for the night.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;">Today is a day of catch up with the chores of our wee home on wheels and do the washing. There was a waiting line for the machines this morning but we managed to get a machine and do 2 loads, so now we have clean clothes till we reach our home in Melbourne. Dennis and I are feeling rather sad as our holiday is coming to an end. We truly enjoy the beauty of Australia and what it has to offer. Each town we have been to is unique in its own way with their strange quirks of doing things and the set-up which we have enjoyed along the way. Broken Hill is not exception with its vast arid terrains surrounding this remote town/city with loads of history to its name in regards to the silver mines. Having my family in the late 1800’s working on the mines and in the shops and hotels, a story each in its own way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;">We went to my G Grandparents, Grandfather’s and his brother Joes grave today and placed wee flowers and my heart was with gratitude in what they did for this country way back then. Oh how they must have struggled but at the same time lived a life I’m sure of happiness too. The Armstrong and Downs family all united together coming from Ireland to a land here in Australia which they now could call home. </span><br />
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decided to go to the lakes at Menundee and this is where Joe Armstrong had
drowned. It was over 100k’s to this lake and when we arrived there it was lunch
time so we stopped off at the Maidens Hotel and had an Outback hamburger with
the lot.</span></div>
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the men Burkes and Wills expedition and the history there when it was their
last post before leaving civilization and heading out to the vast and treacherous
outback way back then. I find it ironic that Dennis would end up at this place
as our last outback experience was all about these two men and where they had
died in Innamincka so here we are taking photos of these memories to their
lives and their exhibition. We left there for the lakes and drove around there
and discovered Burkes and Wills last camp site on the edge of the lake so we
were rather elated in our find today and a wonderful ending to this trip in
Broken Hill and Darling district. We drove back to Broken Hill and went to the
shops then back to camp and packed up a few of our things, had dinner and then
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ARGENT STREET BROKEN HILL. MY MOTHER KATHLEEN THELMA ARMSTRONG WAS BORN HERE IN
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early today and decided to have our famous Makco’s for breakfast. We felt quite
refreshed for our journey back to Melbourne. After having breakfast we said our
farewells to Broken Hill and the town of my ancestors with a sadness in my
heart and yet it was just wonderful being here to look around and be at peace
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starting to open along the roads giving it a ray of beauty in its own way
varying in colours from yellow white purple and sometimes red and pink and
blue. The terrain changed from arid to forestry back to arid and the soil
changed colours too and at times looking very salty. We had to stop to eat our
fruit we had in the car for quarantine purposes then drove on going through wee
towns all having their own symbol announcing their town and what they stand
for, and at time very interesting art <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">work.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 18.3999996185303px;">We stopped for morning tea and a wee stretch then at lunch time at Sea Lake where we were going to stop over for the night but decided to drive through to Melbourne.</span></div>
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has been our strength and our shield throughout this journey He watched over
Dennis and myself and looked after our car and caravan and provided us with
shelter each night protecting us and allowing us to experience and see His
creation. We give Him all the glory and praise. Thank You Jesus! Amen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18.3999996185303px;"> It has taken some time for all the posts to be uploaded, as a matter of fact in about two weeks it will be a year since we left on this journey. I hope you enjoyed it and thank you for being patient.</span><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;">was an easy pack up. We drove through various National Parks the veered off to take an ocean road scenic drive on our way, Albany Port, Harding Beach, Black Head looing out to some Island and Frenchman’s Bay. Had tea at Discovery lookout then drove through Albany, a busy town and also a port with beautiful bays. The weather changed quite dramatically, with high winds and rain on our way to Bremer Bay causing the petrol consumption to increase but sadly did not clean the caravan as we hoped it would.</span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;"> improved so I guess it’s time to put up the feet and relax for the rest of the afternoon and catch up with the laundry. This was a big mistake doing the laundry as the rains came and ended up having to put everything in the tumble dryer. During this time Dennis got itchy feet and wanted to explore the bay so off we trundled and the clouds sort of gave wave every now and then to a wee bit of sunshine allowing us to walk and explore on one of the viewpoints when two men said there are whales out there in the bay and was told we could take our car onto the beach to look. That gave Dennis a huge smile on his dial and off we went onto the beach to find the whales.</span><span lang="en-AU"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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salt lakes and most of them were pink in colour. The terrain was mostly farm lands with canola field and the flowers in full bloom giving a ray of sunshine yellow across the fields looking like a carpet on the ground. However we drove into high winds and the beginning of rain putting a damper on our arrival at the park but we made the most of it and set up camp and decided to go to the information centre were we had lunch and being father’s day a day of celebrating dad’s across Australia. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span lang="en-AU">away at the camera trying </span><span lang="en-AU">to capture the surrounding </span>beauty of Hyden. The winds were very strong on the top and at one stage took Dennis’s cap and of cause he went after the cap on this steep side of the rock and me standing down below watching this exercise but he did retrieve it much to his delight. <span lang="en-AU"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the bottom we found another sign to the Breaker Wave which we walked to see and that too was spectacular. We also came across a Sandalwood tree in bud. The surrounding flora was coming into flower and there are signs warning not to pick wild flowers, a $1000 fine if caught. We walked back to camp to fetch the car to go to the clear water salt lake at the Wave Rock resort one can swim here then off to see the Hippo’s yawn and true to its name it looked like a hippo with its mouth wide open.</span><br />
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lovely here, setting up camp and enjoying the fellowship with other campers and later on that evening we decided to go for a walk along the sand road leading to who knows where. As Dennis says you never know what is just around the corner and so we walked but Dennis wanting to cut across the bush to the other side and me saying we need to see what is around that bend and of cause I won that battle and we walked to that bend to find a golf green. The famous longest golf course in the world which is from Ceduna to Kalgoorlie and this was a par 3. What delight it was finding this.<br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span dir="ltr"></span>30</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;"><sup>th</sup></span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;"> August.</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">A journey of 366k’s to Cervantes where we will be spending the next two nights. On our trundle down to this part of the world we ventured in and out exploring different coastal towns and their ways of life. We have noticed a dramatic change in climate going town towards Perth </span></div>
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missing the beautiful sunshine and all that it has to offer one. One can feel the cold and extra blankets are taken out from under the bed and one’s jerseys are worn and track pants in the evening are worn. Rather a sad feeling as Dennis and I were so enjoying the heat of the outback and its wonderful evenings and sunsets. We drove through Geraldton took photos of the Port and the Yellow Submarine. Then through Dongara with its enormous crayfish on a boat at the entrance of the wee town. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We also found a beautiful river outlet called the Erwin Estuary looking over the bay of with bird life in abundance. Passing through Leeman then onto Gregson and finally Jurien where we stopped for lunch at Dobbyn Park looking out at the Port and wee Islands in the distance. It was not a long drive from here to our destination at Cervantes where we docked our caravan at the Pinnacles Caravan Park right on the beach front. A beautiful </span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">Towards the end of this drive we stopped and looked at a Gullah sitting on one of the pinnacles and took photos and when we went to the information centre of the park discovered these magnificent parrots actually have their nests in them and the one that was sitting there was on guard looking after its nest.</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;">We ended our visit with a good cuppa tea in the car park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Leaving this park we ventured into another area not far from here called the Kangaroo lookout where Dennis found a 4x4 track onto the beach and of cause off we went and to his delight it rocked the car from side to side, videos were taken of this stretch of beach laden with sea weed and it’s grass. Eventually leaving this area and back to home base where we relaxed and did some chores around the caravan and of cause catch up with the letter writing.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">break it down and put some modern building there. We bought our tickets here for the train ride onto the jetty which is 1.8k long and at the end of it is an underwater observatory so we also booked a tour to see the fish under the sea there. The train leaves on the hour and while we are on tour it goes back to land to fetch the next lot of people and when it returns and we are finished and can get a hitch back to shore. It was an enjoyable experience and one </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">can only appreciate the distance when you are out to sea on the jetty and truly see the distance from the shore. Before we went on the tour we had lunch which I had prepared that morning.</span><br />
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The smell of campfires in the evening and the sounds of farm animals were just magic. The sunsets and rises were beautiful as well as the darkness of the night being out in the open. A good night’s rest was the order of a day’s journey.<br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">Awoke to a wonderful morning of good clean farm fresh air, with sheep pasturing by our caravan enjoying their morning breakfast. It’s such a blessing to be here today but the best was our morning </span><br />
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shower. Oh to see these ablution blocks on the farm stay, they were good but rather non private, but a good laugh too as you see everyone running to them and the clanging of sheet metal doors and latches echoing across the open fields and then having to shower and knowing there is a stranger next door doing the same thing, then having to stand at a double sink with a man also cleaning his teeth, ummmmm!!! Good fun! The field kitchen is open to everyone and the best is the camp fire in the evening but we choose to sit by our caravan and enjoy the peaceful moment.<br />
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and work our way to Cape Naturaliste but first Dennis had to fill up with Diesel. Oh this was a card. Arriving at the petrol pump which I might add was from days gone by and I’m pretty sure today’s generation would stand and look at the pump and wonder what on earth is going on here. Anyway, because Dennis is from that generation, shush don’t tell him I’m telling you that, he knew what to do and got the pump working and went into pay to discover this wonderful shop is also days gone by and made one feel as though you have stepped back in time to the early 1900. We <span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">left there and made our way along the coast towards the light house driving in and out of various wee coastal towns. Our first stop was to Prevelly then to Cowaramup Bay and on our way there found “Juniper Road” which ticked Dennis no end. What I found amazing was the fields and the arum lilies they are everywhere and in full bloom. The locals consider them a weed and do not like them!</span><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s time to say good-bye to the sheep and the clanging toilets doors and the sounds of the parrots and when we left the farm Dennis had to dodge the sheep poo but not long after that we ended up dodging cow dung – we came to a halt but this time not stuck in traffic but cow traffic and not hooters</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold;"> </span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">blowing but cows mooing.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-21787793071098936162015-02-20T14:23:00.000+11:002015-02-20T14:23:04.186+11:00Perth via Darwin Part 10It has been some time since my last post of our road trip I hope to complete in about two months.<br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;">Getting up early was quite a chore, the stillness of the camp and the sun has not come up yet which we are quite use to but the changing of time Zones and going further down towards Perth in WA changes the whole rising of the sun and the setting of the sun and of cause the chill factor that is in the air one needs that wee jacket to tide the chill until the sun is at its full warmth.</span><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We left Marble Bar at about 7:30 AM happily travelling to our next destination being at peace and then all peace was disrupted when we hit the Coogan Gorge going around hairpin bends and climbing when a road train came around one and decided that his side of the road was not good enough and used ours. We ended up on the sand and let me tell you that I am very happy that there was a sandy patch for us to divert our car and caravan otherwise I think we would have looked like pancakes mangled up under this massive engine and it’s 4 trailers! The way he came around the bend he could do nothing but steer his front with the 4 trailers sort of gearing towards us just missing our caravan by a hair's breadth. It sure was a wakeup call for Dennis and I am pretty sure the driver of the road train. “ASWERED PRAYER” We pray every day for our safe journeys and the cover of His precious blood over my family friends and cars etc. So I give God all the Glory for our safe journeys. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beautiful monument of Red Dog. We took photos and after seeing the movie quite some time ago it was actually an honour to actually come to a memorial of a dog who served well in his life time. A beautiful story and worth going to see the movie “<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; font-weight: bold; text-align: justify;">RED DOG”.</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;"> We also took heaps of photos of the look out over Dampier bay with cargo ships being loaded with iron ore and salt. One could also see the stock pile area for the salt and this is where they load up the salt onto ships. It’s a very pretty bay with swimming, fishing and boating. We left the wee town and off to drop off a catalogue at one of the wholesalers then trundled around Karratha and filled up with diesel then left the town to go to Nanutarra Roadhouse this is where we night stop.</span></div>
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<br />Arriving here about 1 PM set up camp and had our wraps which I made this morning. We then caught up with our washing and ironing and Dennis changed the air filter of the car and checked the general maintenance of the car such as oil and </span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">water. We are hoping for an early start tomorrow morning. It has been a pleasant day enjoying the scenery as we drove with mountains changing in shape all the time which kept us amused. The highlight of the day was between two mountains there was a bright red cloud of dust between the mountains giving the sky the magnificent red colour but I'm sure not for those who are working there with that dreadful red dust. But for the tourist it was a beautiful sight to see. The sand in the area is crimson red and rich in minerals.</span></span>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">In the evening after all our chores we decided to treat us to a roadhouse dinner which was just lovely. We sat in the shop watching the workers coming in from the mines and roads sitting down to a wholesome dinner prepared for them by the shop their accommodation is behind this shop too and very well kept. It’s been a long day but and enjoyable one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s hard to believe we have just completed our 5</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;"><sup>th</sup></span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;"> week of travelling around the outback and venturing out into the unknown for us and learning a lot about this beautiful land of ours we now call home. We are so blessed with the beauty of this country the freedom we have here and we give thanks to our Lord and Saviour for His blessings.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">Now that you know our secret when no communication is at hand, so let me carry on with our life here amongst the red sands of the outback. It’s a life that no one can explain you have to experience it yourself. It’s a hard life but at the same time a life of peace and tranquillity, of beauty that only you will know when you have walked amongst the people who live in this area and serve the public travelling through. The stillness of the night is beyond comprehension when you gaze up at the stars and the heavens are full of them, stars that you never see in the city, the brightness of the moon glows the whole earth full and the wonders of wonders one stands in awe. We must admit truthfully that we love this sort of life of peacefulness and being free. I guess I had better get on with the story otherwise you will never know what we have been up too here is the land of OZ.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We stopped at the Vlamingh Lighthouse which served as a radar post in WWII with evidence of the original sand bags still in place and around this view point which looks over a vast stretch of shore giving the soldiers full view of the shores. This place has an amazing history from this era. Standing watching the sea we were able to see whales in the distance springing out the water and some blowing. We left this viewpoint going down a long stretch of road to the main entrance turning into the stretch of road which runs along the <o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; text-align: justify;">coast line. </span><br />
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Felling quite refreshed and also listening to the book of Galatians. We did a detour into Coral Bay, a beautiful bay for family holiday makers. <span lang="en-AU" style="text-align: justify;">Marine life at its best, we had a cuppa here and paddled in the ocean. The sea here is the most beautiful shades of blue with white waves in the distant crashing down. It was a well worth detour on our journey towards Carnarvon.</span><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">Our next place of destination is Sharks bay. We will be spending 3 nights here. Our journey down was enjoyable. Because of our journeys stopping on a one nightly stay we decided that when we arrive here we will set up camp and rest. We also caught up with washing and going to the shops and just messing around. The best part is being with the door facing the ocean and what a life. I baked a cake and did a roast for dinner which was most enjoyable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We sat outside for a sundowner watching the sun go down but the wonderful surprise was coming outside to a glass of wine and a wee chiffon bag with a beautiful necklace with a pearl. Greatly blessed. We enjoyed our dinner and it was bed early.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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in the waters ankle deep. Eventually the 5 female dolphins were ready to come in and showing off too and when this happened we had to step out the water and there were 5 feeders ready to feed each one and each one of the dolphins knew where to go and waited for their food. Very intelligent creatures and it was such an honour to be there and watch these creatures even though they live in the wild were quite well trained to do what they do.<br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">The company is called “Blue Lagoon Pearls”. What an interesting tour, personally I think everyone who comes down here to do this tour. They also have a shop in town. For further information go onto google and type in Blue Lagoon Pearl farm Denham WA. Au. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">These are black pearls beautiful colours even if they are white they are black pearls because of the oyster they grown in. This company is world renowned.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">Next stop was to Shell Beach, it is made up of cockle shells and no sand and the water that surrounds this bay is twice as salty as the ocean. This is another interesting bay well worth a visit. Below is some info on this bay. Dennis waded in the water and he could feel the sting from the strength of the salts on his open wound which he obtained while going out to the pearl farm on the yachts net lookout when he decided to try and get some photos.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">Today we decided to travel to the Hamilton pools where the Stromatolites are, this being over 100k’s from camp. On our way out the town we decided to first visit the Francois Peron National Park where the Peron homestead is, the park is on the way to Monkey Mia. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We first had to register before entering with an honesty box and a fund required too which was deposited into an envelope. We arrived at the homestead to a warm welcome by one of the volunteers there and started our tour walking around the sheep sheds and eventually ending up at the “Hot Tub” This was an experience getting into this tub the temperature of the water is 40°C and this water has been flowing for over 80 years. </span></div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We first put our feet in and sat awhile then our bottoms and then emerged into the hot water which</span>is also salty. It was truly a lovely experience but sitting in there for a long period of time would be just too much. Never the less we did sit a wee while then got out to a cold shower which was a rude awakening.</div>
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<span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We left there and did a detour stopping off at the Little Lagoon and had a cuppa here and enjoyed the ocean. From here we went to the Hamilton Pools. It was a pleasant drive with passing of caravaners travelling to another destination and the odd visitors stopping to look at wild flowers. </span></div>
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going into the ocean for visitors to have a good look at the Stromatolites. It’s an amazing sight to see and the wonders of nature performing its best. God our creator has truly thought of everything right down to this amazing sight for us.</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">We took heaps of photos and thank goodness that there are those who have studied and compiled up information that is placed</span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 119%;"> </span><span lang="en-AU" style="font-family: Calibri;">on stands explaining the facts and figures of this amazing creature growing in the sea. We are very fortunate to have this information displayed in such a way for us to understand. It was getting very hot out there and it was time for us to leave so we decided to find a tree to be in the shade to have our lunch which I had prepared before leaving.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-41206549601102764352014-08-31T19:06:00.000+10:002014-08-31T19:06:00.584+10:00Perth via Darwin Part 9<br /><br />As can be see we are more than ten days behind posting on the blog, this is due to us not always having internet and when we do we just do not have enough time to post, so we have decided not to do any further posts until we get back home. Look out for them in about four weeks.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><b>Until next time……………………………. Say a kind word</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-80149437110980956362014-08-29T21:37:00.000+10:002014-08-29T22:16:43.213+10:00Perth via Darwin Part 8<b>Day 31 August.18th </b><br />
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Its Johan’s birthday today and I do believe he took the day off. We phoned him and wished him blessings. Today we needed to stock up on fresh produce and Dennis needed his meds. We did this and went back to the caravan and packed the stuff away then we went sightseeing.<br />
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First stop was Cable Beach. This beach’s sands were white that it’s almost blinding to the eye with the sea in its turquoise colour and by the way it’s the first time we actually saw waves. All along the coast the waters have been smooth as glass. Anyway Dennis spots the 4x4 sign to go on the beach so he went and fetched the car and I waited at the bottom of the entrance taking photos of him in his delight driving down towards the beach.<br />
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I hopped into the car and off we drove watching the fisherman along the shores hoping for a catch.<br />
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Oh dear what an education just when I thought I was safe I get exposed to nudity. By this time it was as Dennis says “Hungry time”. We ended up at Macco’s for a chicken wrap which was most delish. From here we drove down to see the dinosaur footprint but unfortunately the tide was not low so we could not see the actual footprint but was able to see a cast of one which was good and also the rock formation was astounding and was able to see the sea washing up against the rocks.<br />
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Once again up early and on our way to Marble Bar driving 347k’s to THE HOTTEST TOWN IN AUSTRALIA. We left at 7.35 with the temp being 9.8. Packed quite quickly, we stopped about 100 k’s out to have a cuppa and ended up chatting to another caravanned from Kilagram in Victoria, Lovely people that have been on the road since March. We left the rest area feeling quite refreshed. <br />
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We arrived in Marble Bar after midday set up camp and had a lunch which I had prepared that morning. First stop was to put diesel in the car and then across the road from the petrol station was a war memorial. We then went sightseeing all the attractions of this wee town. Our first stop was Jasper deposit and this is where one can pick some of the stone. There is a $10,000 fine if caught chipping or trying to take some of the marble stone form Marble pools. We then drove from there to Comet Mine which is now a tourist attraction with a display of mainly local rock specimens and jewellery made from the stones that are found here in this region. The history of the mine is fascinating too. We left here and drove to the flying fox where it is strung across the gorge there.</div>
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We then went to Marble Bar pool where the rock formation is just breathe taking which is surrounded with rock pools for one to swim. We took heaps of photos fascinated by the formation of the rocks. Just a wee way up stream is Chinatown pool which is a recreation place with grass and a picnic area for those who wish to enjoy the waters.<br />
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On our way back from there we stopped off at the water reservoir which is up on the hill looking over the wee town. Then to the famous Hotel for a cool drink and Den to savour a cool bear.<br />
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D day an early start, up at 5.30 to shower and get ready for our big day today. We will be going to the Horizontal Water falls in Talbot Bay. It’s been the highlight of our trip and the excitement is mounting in the caravan to experience a trip of a life time.<br />
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We had to meet the bus at 08.15 which took us to the airport to board the Seaplane, Pilot Chad and excellent pilot and very friendly, He first explained the emergency bit just “In Case” enough to make one run the other way but we didn’t and listened very tentatively to the life jackets and belting into the aircraft. </div>
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Our first outing was to experience the Horizontal Falls. My oh my what an experience! We boarded the jet Stream (the fastest boat in the Kimberley) and experienced an exhilarating thrill ride through the waterfalls. One cannot explain the emotions one feels at a time like this. The waters was pristine blue with rapids of the incoming tides with the most amazing whirl pools all round as the tides met with each other. </div>
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After experiencing this we went back to the home floats and watched them feed the sharks. These sharks were so cute they just knew the person feeding them and they all knew they were performing for us. There was one whose name Gordon and by the way each one of them had a name. Anyhow this cutie likes to swim on his back and just waits for food and it’s amazing to see how they catch their food and the sound they make doing it. It was most enjoyable to watch. </div>
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When this was finished we then boarded the jet boats again for an excursion of the creeks and bays. One very interesting fact there was the Cyclone creek and this creek is known for protection against the cyclones and extreme weather. The boats go there to hide out until the bad weather is over. They also take their boats and float platforms and accommodation there during the wet season which is about 5 months of the year. Once again we experienced seeing the famous crocodiles baking in the sun of the banks. The Rocky terrain where the water laps change from area to area and as the tide comes and goes it has left a dark ridge around the rock base. It’s quite a significant rise in the tidal times. </div>
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We returned back to the float and indulged in a delightful lunch of Barramundi which was cooked to perfection dished up with salads. We all sat around the table chatting and enjoying each other’s company when it was time for another stint on the jet boat through the waterfalls. We went through the large one but were unable to go through the narrow one due to the tide going out and were too dangerous to attempt with the boats but that was OK as we did experience it in the morning. We returned to the jetty and it was time to board the Sea plane back to reality landing at about 3pm. </div>
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It’s been an experience of a life time and if you ever get the opportunity to do this seaplane adventure do it, don’t hesitate it is well worth it. The staff were absolutely a delight and very informative. We back at the camp now and just sitting thinking about how wonderfully and out ragiously blessed we are living in a country with such beauty.<br />
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We left Derby about 8.30 looking for a place to put diesel in only to find this town is still asleep. Thank Goodness going out of the town there was a station open. All ready for the 220 k’s. Leaving Derby only to find heavy <br />
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Oversize trucks in front and we travelled like this for about an hour until finally the tail end Charlie gave us permission to overtake the two. They took up most of the road, then when the road widened we were able to overtake with safety. We travelled with listening to music and me knitting and then every now and then the road got extremely bad with the corrugation of the tar it shook our bones and our teeth well if it goes on like this we might just need false ones! <br />
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We arrived in Broome round about10h30. A very pretty entrance to the town and thank goodness for the nav man it took us to our destination. We were given a terrific site but at a cost because we wanted to stay another night so we took it looking over the bay. We set up camp then left to sight the town and first stop was a morning market. Browsed around there and then left to go and find a place to have lunch and ended up at a wee shop for a hamburger and it was divine.<br />
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Leaving there we went to Coles to get a few things then drove around looking at the place. Back to camp and Dennis wiped down the caravan. Time for dinner and sat happily staring out to sea and enjoying every moment of salt air and various birds flying over and each one helping themselves to the delicacies of the fresh water fish in the ocean. Later on when the sun set was almost over the flying foxes took flight over the bay not sure where they were heading for but it was a spectacular sight. We ate dinner and dishes done now for time to catch up on the letter writing. Blessings and love to those who are reading this update.<br />
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Dianne’s birthday, we phoned and wished her. Before leaving Katherine we went and bought my camera. As happy as Larry now I can once again take photos. We left at 9.19 for Timber Creek. We arrived in one piece and set up camp and booked for a 38km river cruise along the Victoria River which is named after Queen Victoria around 1832 when she was inaugurated.<br />
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We all boarded a bus which was built in 1971 We were driven to the river which was about 8k down the road being told interesting stories of Timber creek and its heritage and pioneers, one which was Gregory Bradshaw. </div>
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We finally arrived at our destination for a hot and cold finger dinner with sundowners to quench the thirst. A fishing rod placed in order to catch fish to feed the fish eagles which are quite use to the visitors arriving for their show of how they swoop down to pick up their food. </div>
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It was an experience once in a life time to witness. The sun started to set and it was time to return back to shore, it was a nonstop ride to the banks arriving in the dark.</div>
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Climbing on the bus feeling quite ecstatic of a cruise that was outstanding with wonderful company and a skipper who was one in a million.</div>
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<b>Day 23 August 10th </b><br />
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Today we leave the Northern Territory and cross over into Western Australia. We had to get rid of all of fresh produce which I managed to give to another camper. The drive was pretty much the same terrain crossing creeks and admiring the rock formation of mountains. The one thing I must admit to that I do not like is the corrugated tar roads, my goodness me they are shocking. We finally got to the border. The inspector asked to look at our caravan and darn I forgot the jolly lemons in the draw of the caravan and then of cause everything changed, our whole caravan got checked. We were then wavered on thank goodness and our next stop was Kununurra. The start of the day driving to the petrol station to discover there is no diesel there and thank goodness at the Hotel they had petrol pumps and we were able to fill up with diesel. <br />
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Arrived at camp which is on the river very pretty place and have quite a large population and various shops etc. All settled in and off we went to sight see and found the Ivanhoe crossing. This crossing road had a big boulder in the middle to stop traffic crossing the water. Here again are signs no swimming as crocs live there. We then drove around places of interest which one of them was the Sandalwood factory which we stopped at. Very interesting products and history of what they do with sandalwood and how they grow it in this area. ! Hectare with 480 trees which take 20 years to mature. Back to camp and early night.<br />
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Up bright and early and left for Wyndham, the drive there was about 109+k’s which I read another 2 chapters of the 4 blood moons written by Pastor John Hagee. We arrived into the town greeted by a gigantic Crocodile in the middle of the traffic Island and surrounding this were benches and tables and seated on nearly all of them were the Aboriginal crowd from this town a true greeting of the outback. We carried along this road and eventually came to our caravan sight. What a delightful place with trees that kept the caravans comfortably cool and all the amenities in the right place for good access in the middle of the night run. We set up camp right next to the swimming pool which I might add looks quite inviting which we did go into later on in the afternoon a true wake up call for this young body of ours, getting out feeling rather refreshed. I am getting ahead of myself here as you know Dennis with his itchy feet we had to go exploring this town<br />
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which is next to the Cambridge Gulf. What a quaint town. Houses built with metal sheeting and very old. We walked around and ended up at the fisherman’s jetty. The tide was out and fisherman at the bottom there sitting and waiting patiently for their catch. The sun was beating down and very hot. I left Dennis on the jetty trying to get a panoramic take with his camera as I found the heat rather stressful on the body and walked back to the car where I found shelter sitting on the steps of an old battered down shop. I got a visitor sitting there a very old foxie who was extremely over weight. Eventually Dennis arrived and we sat there and ate our lunch on these steps. We got back in the car then Dennis wanted to take a video of a road train coming through to load up whatever they load up there. Waiting paid off as one came through which obliged us with hooting his horn with a friendly wave. Along the way back to the camp we stopped off at the Pioneers grave. Sad reading headstones of how young the pioneers were who had gone on to be with the Lord. We got back to camp and had a cuppa then at 4.30 we went up to the 5 River Look out. Now this was an experience very hard to describe to paper. The sight here of the Cambridge Gulf with its 5 rivers entering and boats coming in from sea to drop off cargo was breath takingly beautiful. The jetty we were on earlier in the afternoon the gulf was low tide but this afternoon it was high tide with the water almost up to the place where we were standing. Spectators were in abundance and all there with their cameras as well as us waiting for the sun to set.<br />
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What a peaceful beautiful moment in one’s life to watch the sun go down on top of a mountain with its rays glistening over the waters. The surrounding colours changing every second from this bright orange to mauve's and blues and then the sun was gone and one could hear a pin drop with everybody in awe of what they had just witnessed. We had a glass of wine up there while waiting, precious memories made.<br />
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Today is a tour around Wyndham day. First the chores then off to see the Prison Tree which is on a dirt road or so we thought! It ended up being a corrugated stony road that shook the car that our teeth even rattled. Dennis eventually stopped and let the tyre pressure down which made the saddle more smooth riding. We were graced with the presence of an eagle right by our car, they such graceful creatures of the air.<br />
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.We drove alongside the King River which is a breeding habitat for crocodiles. <br />
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On arrival at the prison tree there were other visitors there all admiring this beautiful tree with I am sure many a sad story to tell of prisoners brought to this tree on their way to the police station in Wyndham. It’s a magnificent tree with the center piece removed and the tree has made its mark growing in a cylindrical way with even a hole on top to let the light in.<br />
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We had a cuppa and left to go and see the Moochalalbra dam which supplies the Wyndham area with fresh water. It must be a spectacular sight to see in the rainy season with the water overflowing the dam wall causing waterfalls along the stream further down. <br />
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Before arriving at the dam we saw a salt water crocodile baking in the sun along the King River.<br />
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Back on the sand corrugated road and finally coming to the main road, Dennis could not help himself and the challenge to go on more 4x4 roads so we ended up going to the Marigu Billabong.<br />
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It’s a worthwhile site to see as the bird life is in abundance and we were told there is about 500 various species but once again no swimming due to crocodiles inhabiting the waters. Dennis actually saw one lazing on the sand bank enjoying the heat of the day. We had lunch here and then went back to camp. A very enjoyable day it was and very tired from all the shaking about and the dust was everywhere.<br />
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<b>Day 26 August 13th </b><br />
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It’s time to leave for Halls Creek so it was up with the fowls and leaving by 7.45 with the temp at 18.8 A decision was made the night before to get the blanket out and put on our bed. Gosh what a climate change from the stifling heat to chilly evenings and mornings. Anyway we had a very pleasant trip arriving at Halls creek to a very dry red sandy town with houses all having their own character made of metal sheeting but very attractively done with no down pipes or guttering, a very interesting concept. <br />
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The Bogan villas are a show in this area one finds them climbing to heights higher than homes gracing archways and trees with vibrant colour of crimson, white and red. The town was busy with shoppers and the shop entrances with their quirky greetings and adverts making this town center and attraction for tourists. We drove straight to the camp site set up camp and decided to go and look at the town center. We decided to walk in and out of the shops experiencing the lives of those who actually made this place their home, I take my hat to these people as it’s very remote with not much to do and yet it does seem busy all the time.<br />
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There was one shop that sells all from clothing, furniture electrical, white good, kitchen ware, baby ware, ornaments you name and its there, very interesting browsing through. Then of cause the butcher the sign in the front is for those who have a great sense of humour, Dennis and I had a great laugh so do take a read at the photo placed here. I loved the grocery store , the outside was decorated on the roof with cows in different colours made from what it looks like Milk cans. Making it most attractive to the stores entrance. We went back to camp and rested and time for bed.<br />
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Day 27 August 14th. <br />
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My sister Thelma’s birthday she turned 79 today, How time has flown and hard to believe. We left Halls creek for Fitzroy Crossing at 7.56 with the temp 10,4. Rather chilly for us as we are so use to the high temperatures and having the air con and all of a sudden it feels like winter again which of cause it is. The road was long and the scenery changing all the time from plains of just nothing to Rocky Mountains and boulders all over the place then shrubbery and lots of Boab trees varying in sizes. </div>
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We stopped for lunch at one of the large oneswhich was photographed in one of the visitors guide books a magnificent tree. We arrived at Fitzroy Crossing and a decision was made to dry through to Derby. This we did arriving at our caravan site at about 3.30 a great run through from Fitzroy Crossing. At places the road was just straight and on this route we discovered a lot of controlled burning of bush which we found odd as the fires were still burning and yet at the same time contained. I’m glad we decided to drive through as we so enjoyed the tidal experience of the King sound. .<br />
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We took photos of the tide which water levels were up to the jetty trusses and were able to take photos of the water levels which were right up to shore. We retired rather early due to eyes feeling gritty and the eyelids rather heavy. It was a great day in the outback; we enjoyed the scenery of vast changes of terrain and the bird life in abundance. <br />
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We decided it is a day to rest and catch up with all the chores around the caravan and car. Spending most of the morning cleaning and doing the washing of clothes and then of cause there was an odd sound in the car causing concern. Dennis checked but all seemed OK so we trundled into the town to see what and how the locals live.<br />
It’s a pretty town but not quite sure what goes on here as the town centre is spread all over the place. One thing I did find is the signs on most shops were “No school No shop” this was for the kids if you not at school don’t come into the shop. The knock in the car became more pronounced and finally back at the camp Dennis decided to have a look and not finding anything. We also found on expecting that the right hand light had come out of its place so the repair to the light fitting took place. In the mean time I did some baking and then started the leg of lamb roast which we had for dinner and sorted out the washing and cleaned up the cupboard. It just felt like I was in the kitchen all day but in the end the end results of the baking and cooking it all tasted good in the end. We also went to the whalf to look at the tide that had gone out and this is the result of that. We decided again to go and have a look at the tide coming in and found a ferry in dock. Not sure where it was heading off to but they have only a certain time frame to do what they have to do as it is tidal is this area. A wee clip from the visitors guide says…The tides are Australia’s highest, with tidal variations being as much as 11 metres. The weather has a tropical climate which is pleasant for most of the year. With warm winters and hot humid summers. Derby is located between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator. It has two main seams offering very different experiences for visitors. It’s time to pack our bags for our adventure of a life time. To go and see the horizontal water falls being picked up at 8.15 tomorrow morning for a prop jet seaplane flight over the waterfalls and a boat trip through the horizontal waterfalls. So I will say good night.<br />
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and distribute catalogs for Dens work only to find out it is a public
holiday. Now this holiday got both of in laughter it’s called “Picnic day” What
next! We then went to the shopping center to purchase a \electric frying pan,
ours gave up the ghost. We trundle around the center and to Telstra to find out
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From here exploring some more and ended up at the WWII Museum. What
an interesting place with loads of wonderful history of this place during the
war and how they got bombed and what happened to the Japs as well as what
happened to various places around the NT during the war. It’s a very sad place
and yet a place of remembrance of those brave men who fought for our freedom.
We left there around 5 PM and drove back to the camp in silence just remembering
and giving thanks to those brave men.<br />
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August Day 18</span></b><br />
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up early, packed up and left Darwin to go 90k’s down the track to Adelaide
River, booking in at Adelaide River Motor Inn. Now this is like landing in the
middle of an oasis, what a beautiful place full of palm trees well-manicured
grass with swimming pool. Adelaide River is a place of remembrance of our war
heroes a place full of war history.</span><br />
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that is just awesome to see and also beautifully kept. I got quite emotional
walking around looking at the headstones and how young the men were. We drove
around the town just exploring what it looks like the wee town consists of this
magnificent caravan/motel/hotel with garage and a wee grocery store, sells
everything a person would need here in the outback and the shop is the size of
lounge room. We enjoyed our day and it was early night.</span><br />
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August Day 19</b></div>
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Today we decided to go to Litchfield National Park leaving camp at
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Here we learnt how these
creatures live in their mounds and what happens during very hot days. Very
clever creatures they are! Before leaving this place the ladies was needed and of
cause the wonderful long drop and there a queue of ladies waiting and next
minute a woman came out with paper stuck in her nostrils and I thought her nose
was bleeding and ready administer first aid and mean time it was put into
nostrils so she did not have to smell the toilets. I thought that was a bit
over the top until I ventured in and I’m sure if one lit a cigarette it would
explode. That was an experience I can well do without. It was a good laugh
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Our next stop was the Buley water
hole where Dennis had a swim and refreshed himself a very pretty area indeed.
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the Florence Falls and one could also swim here. Time for home base, feeling
tired and hot. It was a dash for the swimming pool to cool off a sudden wake up
stepping into the water, whew, was it cold!!!</span><br />
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August Day 20.</b></div>
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life here where everything is just great. We got up early as we wanted to go
site seeing in the Daly Douglas Region. Our first stop was to visit the Robin
Falls and you won’t believe it I had to once again climb rocks and boulders. We
drove on quite a rough sandy road passing campers parked alongside the stream.
We drove till we could go no further parking the car and off to see the water
falls. Passing some campers and greeting them and one of the gentlemen said to
us when we asked how far is it his reply was “It’s a Darwin 50 </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.866666793823242px;">meters</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">. Off we
went and it was smooth sailing walking along the water way which was from the
falls and then in front of us was the start of rocks and boulders. I thought,
well if it is only 50 </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 16.866666793823242px;">meters</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> I can do it. You think I would learn by now but I
was determining to get to these falls as everyone is talking about how
beautiful they are. Eventually Dennis went ahead and came back and said it’s
not far. And it was not “I made it to the waterfalls” What a spectacular site
of water cascading down 3 rock formations. Right at the top was a pool where
people could swim and let me tell you, you first need to climb a rock face to
get there. Dennis managed it and took some lovely photos of it. Now it’s to
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was the Douglas Hot springs, driving quite a distance to this place a well
worth place to visit. We parked our car under a tree got our costumes on, off
down the steps to flowing water, Once again warning signs but this time to be
careful of the temperature of the water when stepping in. Upstream where it
bubbles out the ground the temp is 66c. There is 2 streams flowing which joins
in places. There is cold water coming down stream meeting up with the hot
springs. It’s such a pretty area and people all over just enjoying the life in
the outback. This story does not end here… on arriving at the springs Dennis
and I were paddling in the water to find the right spot but needed to put the
bag I was carrying down as it had the towels and camera’s in. So Dennis said he
would hang it up on a branch and off he went trying to climb the sandy bank and
decided that his boats did not have the right grip on the wet sand bank and
went flying in the most gentlemanly way
of landing with the bag camera’s my clothes and his in the water. I was sitting
in the pool watching the show and what a laugh! It was a wonderful experience
sitting there but was also told that someone had spotted a fresh water
crocodile. It did not perturb anybody there so we sat too. The sun beating down
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Up early and back to Katherine for the night. We left at 9 AM and
arrived at Katherine at 11.34. Unhitched the caravan and went into the town to
buy groceries. Dennis also bought a new camera but don’t tell anyone its
waterproof! Came back to camp and put a roast on and now just enjoying the
peaceful atmosphere listening to the sound of the doves and the aroma of our
roast cooking for dinner. I think it’s going to be bed early tonight. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Woken up to the sound of trucks bypassing , laying in bed and waiting for the sun to rise then suddenly an out burst of music from many species of the parrot family as well as wedge tail eagles and dive bombing down for food in the fields. My what a site to see all waiting their turn for food chirping away and making all sounds of music to awaken the human raise to another day of blessings.<br />
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We got up in the darkish morning with the new dawn rising in the east over the fields. Going for a shower and the wonderful timer for the lights so I pushed the button and on came the lights and durly went for my shower and half way through the lights went out, how frustrating but I survived the ordeal and by the time I was out the shower the beauty of the mornhing appeared,. We had breakfast and packed up and on our way out of the caravan park a strange noise came from the caravan wheel only to find that the cover was coming off so Dennis removed it and off we went.<br />
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The bird life in this area is astounding with the chirping all trying to get their beaks in edge ways. Beautiful creatures with feathers of all sorts of colours varing from brights reds, greens and blues. We left there with thinking of God’s creation and how majestic it is. And so our journey carried on to our next stop which was Mataranka Captial of the never never. Dennis had to fill the car up with some juice so we could journey further up north but first having a cuppa and enjoying the business of other caravaners all stopping to see what the wee town has to offer and it’s history. I believe there is a wonderful hot spring here from photos we found on one of the tourist information pamphlets. Anyway there was a huge termite mount which we took a photo of . Back on the road and ournext stop was Katherine. Coming into this town was interesting we were so use to the quite wee towns but Katherine has become very modernized and even found a Mac Donalds. We also did some shopping for food as well as browsing through Target. <br />
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arrived at Shady Lane caravan Park with Palm trees giving a real tropical feel
and heaps of shade. What a treat to stay at a place like this that is so
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that is up to-date and also changed our bedding to summer as the temperatures
are climbing and definitely not the winter feel as we so use to. It’s nighty
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Another day in the lives of the Aussie Junipers who just cannot go away without
venturing out onto the waters in a boat
and I am so pleased it’s not towing me behind on water ski’s there are far too many crocks in the water. But first let me tell you what
time we had to get up in the morning to get to the boat ramp for the tour. Yes,
it was 4.45 AM. Showered and a good breakfast of oats and coffee. It was a good ½ hour trip there in the dark
which I might add is not my thing when it comes to the outback travelling in
the dark. The night life here springs from all directions and don’t bother with
the road rules and jump onto cars being attracted to the light. We got there
safely to be greeted with flying foxes by the hundreds chirping away to each other
as they looked for places to bare down for the day. My goodness me what a
noise! Everything came to life with cars arriving with crew and passengers for
the tour. All aboard and the tour began with the pilot of the boat commentating
on the fauna and flora and the Aboriginal culture and their diet as well as
their spiritual reasons for many things they do around this area. What beauty
this area has with rocks in so many shapes and placements and in some places
water seeping through. This area is mainly fresh water crocodiles which
apparently do not eat humans but live mostly on insect’s fish and small things
due to their jaw being very narrow, that’s their story but I will stick to
mine, a croc is a croc. We ventured through the first gorge then hopped off the
boat and walked about 600 m to the next gorge when we boarded the next boat.
This journey was just as spectacular as the first one and on our way back we
were very fortunate to see a fresh water crocodile lying near the shore. There
are many beaches like places along this Katherine River where these Crocs lay
their eggs and apparently they lay 8 and only 2 of the chicks will survive and
manage to get back into the river. However , there are signs on these sand beaches where you are not allowed to venture
onto them and if caught a $5000 fine and then for each egg you crush is another
$5000 on top of that. Rather a heavy fine. We arrived back to base leaving this
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This Katherine River
in the rainy seasons rises about 6 to 8 Metres and a couple of years ago
flooded this region causing terrific damage and many homes lost as well as Katherine’s
town completely under water. From here we visited Emily falls where one can
swim as they say only form 7 AM to 7 PM just in case there are salt water crocks
here. Ummm rather worrying. We arrived back at camp and rested for the rest of
the afternoon then later on went for a swim in the camp pool. My goodness quite
refreshing. It was an early night for both of us.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Back on the road again and this time
driving about 330k’s to our next destination which is the Kakadu’s national
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We left at 8 AM with the temp 18C the sun shining with gleams of rays bouncing off the plants along the road our
destination is Jabiru in the Kakadu National Park. Having to pass many road
trains up was quite hair raising but with Dennis being confident behind the
wheel helps a lot. The terrain is dry but one gets bouts of lush greengage. We
stopped at the entrance to the National park and took photos and then had to
stop off at Coolinda to purchase park permits costing $25 each but well worth
it. Coolinda is a beautiful resort in the middle of nowhere with palms, pools
and challahs and very busy with tourist. The lady made sure we understood that
certain places a 4x4 is needed to get to.<br />
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About a k down the road is a tourist
attraction called Yellow Waters a marsh with lots of wild life around and the
famous Crocodile warning signs. Here we stopped for lunch which I had prepared
before leaving. Back on the road and our next stop is our home for 2 nights at
Jabiru. Another homely oasis in the middle of the outback of NT. Our site was
most comfortable with swimming pool nearby and all is well in the camp force.
We set up camp and decided to venture out to the upper part of the park called Border
store was not impressed but something to see and just off this place is Uirr
the Aboriginal art on rocks. It was very hot but decided to venture out to see
the rock art. And so the first journey of rock climbing began and up we went I
got half way up the hill and decided to sit and wait for Dennis as he went to
the top (This is where Crocodile Dundee was filmed).<br />
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The scenery was breath taking
from where I was and where Dennis was must have been spectacular. I don’t mind
the climbing up it’s the getting down the rock which I find hazardous but
managed to do it. We left for home base which is about 50k’s, had dinner and
early to bed.<br />
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31<sup>st</sup> July Day 13</div>
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<b>Our 44<sup>th</sup>
Wedding Anniversary</b>. </div>
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At
Jabiru caravan Park. The sun here in the outback is shining on our day today.
When we got married it was raining. So we decided to make the most of today so
I prepared lunch and morning and afternoon tea. We left the caravan park in
high spirits and the beauty of our surroundings travelling to Jim Jim falls was
bright and fresh, the roads with the odd caravaner we passed and eventually the
turn off to the falls after driving about 40k’s. We then had to travel on a
dirt road for 50k’s which was corrugated so we were all shook up by the time we
got to the gates. There stood the sign “Do not enter unless you have a 4x4 vehicle.
Yip, Dennis’ delight we 4x4ing at last. My goodness me was it rough. We finally
arrived at the car park, got our sneakers on back pack of ice water bottles and
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So off we trundled
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This 900m turned out to be
boulders and rocks amongst shady trees hanging over us and thank goodness it
kept the sun off of us. The journey to get there was horrendous and used every muscle
in our bodies and climb we did. It was a never ending journey and eventually I
decided about 100m from finish line I had, had enough and Dennis went on the
last bit which by the way the boulders were huge and needed all ones strength to
get over and it was in the sun. So I sat and waited patiently for the return of
my groom.<br />
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When Dennis finally arrived we journeyed back to the car and oh my
goodness me what a tiring exercise. We were both finished by the time we got to
the car park. I don’t want to see another boulder/rock in a long time. We had
lunch with the car’s engine running so we could have the air con on. Tummies
full and refreshments had it was off back on the track and to the gravel road
and by the time we hit the tar road we were truly shook up and rattled. We
arrived back at camp and thank goodness for the swimming pool. Being very brave
we got into the pool and it felt like I got enveloped into a block of ice but
managed to endure it and cool down.<br />
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evening we went to the pool restaurant and celebrated our anniversary enjoying
our meal next to the pool and watched the sun go down. A most enjoyable day making happy memories.</div>
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All packed up and ready to go to Darwin. What a lovely stay it was here in the Kakadu lodge, a very homely place. We were on the road by 8.30 with the temperature at 22 so early in the morning.<br />
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Thank goodness for the air conditioner in the car. It was a straight run through to Darwin Boomerang Caravan Park. We passed the Wet lands and Adelaide River and many signs of the dangers of crocodiles in this area. Nearing Darwin one could see the style of the terrain changing and traffic conditions getting more busy with traffic lights and the business of built up areas in the surroundings. We set up camp and ventured out site seeing Darwin stopping off at a beach and horrified to find the sign that salt water crocs could be on this beach. I think Darwin in named incorrectly it should be something like “The home of Crocodiles” We <br />
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then travelled around looking for a shopping centre to purchase some groceries and fresh produce. We decided to spoil ourselves with a pork roast which I cooked for dinner in my convection oven and it was so yummy too., By this time it was so humid and hot and making us feel like we need to shower and shut eye for the night. Dennis got the TV up and running as he has with drawl symptoms from not hearing the news. Being the first we remember Dennis mom as to would have been her 95th birthday<br />
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2<sup>nd</sup>
August Day 15</div>
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Up early and ready to site see
going down or is it up to Mandora where we found the resting place of
the Liberator B24J Consolidated 42-7134 called Milady. It was an American pilot
Lt R.T. Neal and crew who died here on a return flight from a practice
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We drove down to
Madora only to find it was a fishing port and busy with the road and according
to information there was a ferry leaving from here to the other side which we
were hoping to get on but sadly this was not so. So we returned to Darwin. We
went to Palmerston shopping centre to Target to get a summer gown and some new sandals
for Dennis as he had a blow out with his old ones so we put those to rest in
the bin and now his sweet smelling tootsies are covered with pure leather with
straps and air holes for the tootsies to breath. And yes I found a gown and now
I look respectable when I get up in the morning to dash for…… Back at camp and
sorted a few things out and then to get ready for our night cruise on the
Spirit of Darwin, a 2 ½ hour harbour cruise
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They also serve dinner
on this cruise and were offered to eat at a cost of $20 a meal which we decided
to have. It was a meal of prawns, chicken, lamb and a variety of salads. Desert
was fruit salad and a yogurt. We boarded the boat at 5.45 settled down and left
the docks with a slow cruise around the harbour with the skipper of the boat
commentating the landmarks along the shore and what actually happened here
during WW11, also government house and the navy barracks and camp. Home to the
many that are stationed here in Darwin with their families. There homes look
over the sea and what a view they have too. Were also told of a Japanese submarine
was sunk here during the war and showed us the one stretch where the guns were
stationed to protect the shore and our beloved country. The seas became rough
and the boat started to roll and the skipper decided to turn around. Now with
the sun starting to set in the horizon with
the sky turning into a glow of various colours ranging from blue to yellow
and orange then turning into a reddish sky , what a site to see. It was a
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We also stopped to feed the fish, my an experience there was even s
small shark there. And so our journey
came to an end a most enjoyable evening well spent enjoying the beauty of
Darwin and what it has to offer. We docked back at 8.30 and back to the camp
feeling a time well spent and happy memories made of Darwin. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Sunday a day of rest and we have taken the
opportunity to do as such. We did go to church here in Palmerston. It was a
continuation of the message of the Sermon on the Mount. We came back to camp
and Dennis fixed the caravan roof pop up something went wrong with the spring
and needed a bolt replacement which he did and not wits a catch up on our life
here in the outback and journey around Australia. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-53760946527861982502014-07-28T21:59:00.001+10:002014-07-28T22:27:18.295+10:00Perth via Darwin Part 3<div class="MsoNormal">
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July Day 7<o:p></o:p></div>
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Leaving Alice Springs after breakfast and a
hunt for the caravan keys only to find them hung up in their place, should we
be worried. Anyway we off to Wycliff well Caravan park the capital of UFO’s.
invasions. Taking heaps of photos of murals painted eveywhere But let me not
get ahead of myself.<br />
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On our journey towards there we stopped off at the Tropic
of Capricorn and took photos . It’s also a free over night camp site and was
interesting seeing various campers in their setups. Back on the road and find
it most intrigueing with the speed limit. Some places it has signs go as fast
as you wish and other signs are 130k’s
and the funny thing is everybody behaves themselves on the road. There are road
signs such as buckle up and distances between to next town as well as Darwin.</div>
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We arrived at Airlaron a Aboriginal town with most interesting sculptures
presenting that area. One can see quite a distance off of the warrior on the
hill protecting his village and below the woman and child with lizard. Leaving
there our next stop was Ti Tree where we had our morning cuppa and a walk
around. On the sign of the garage was “The most central pub in Australia”. Back
in the car and our next stop was our night stay at Wycliff Well Caravan Park.
Got our caravan parked had lunch then decided to visit “Devils Marbles” 28 k’s
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On arriving there was a sight to behold. It’s amazing how boulders
can balance upon each other the way they do. Here too is a overnight campers site with a honesty box. We were
amazed at how many people were there for the night all well set up with all
their wonderful modern day camping quipment. This brought back a thought to our
ancestors and how they must have struggled in this dreadful heat and without
all the wonderful emenities we have today. I sulute them and give thanks for
all their hard work in those days. We drove around looking and taking photos of
thes magnificient rock formation of granite. This site is an Aboriginal site
where it’s known for their dreams and
secrets also a sacred place for them. Each place we go to here the wonderful
stories of the past and present is so evident and truly inspirational too. One
cannot compare the modern lifestyle to the outback it has a beauty all of its
own. We left this place with a heart of gratitude and back to the camp to enjoy
a restful afternoon and a good clean up of the caravan and car.<br />
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We explored our
park and ended up at the café where a wee joey
is being looked after and was able to hold it. What delight on my part
they are such precious things. We ate out tonight at the caravans restaurant
buy one meal and get the other free, love those bargains. Back to the caravan
to catch up on our travels of the day feeling very content. Oh yes the bird
life here is amazing and it would be Pauls heaven . We even had a visitor of cattle
evading the camp site, only in the outback.<o:p></o:p><br />
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July Day 8<o:p></o:p></div>
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We all like our
lizards alive and not fried…. A fire hazard warning on the road. It’s a new day
and back on the road to Banka Banka leaving at 9am and its 14.3c. Our fist stop
was at Tenants creek and did the tourist bit first going to a mining site at
Battery Hill. We decided not to go into the mine and carry on site seeing
around the town , We went up to a look out which looked out over the wee town.<br />
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Here we had a cuppa and took some photos of our surroundings. On our way out of
the wee town was a recreation centre called Marys Lake. Very pretty and indeed
a good place for the locals to enjoy their day off. It was here where I found
the Sturt Pea plant which is the SA national flower.<br />
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Travelling on
towards Banka Banka an Australian Government camping site, we passed many road
trains and some of them towing 4 trailers and was quite something to overtake,
one has to wait for a straight run and then go. On arriving at Banka Banka we
were met with the manager and his wife who guided us to our place where to
park. There is no electricity but divine tasting fresh water which we truly
enjoyed. We set up camp and Dennis decided to wash down the awning and the side
of the caravan. It was just lovely sitting outside and watching the business of
all the campers around. After afternoon tea we decided to walk up the
hill to a tourist attraction on top where one can look around a vast area of
the NTand looking down below to the campers all doing their own thing.<br />
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The walk
up the hill was quite rocky and reaching the top to a distant direction marker
of various places as the crow flies. The stillness was wonderful and it was
only our presence up there. We then decided to take a walk to the water hole
which according to the marker was 1.6K’s. So off we trundled finding that rock
climbing and manuvering to miss certain plants and sharp edges of rocks and at
times quite daunting. We managed to cross over dry rocky river beds and a up
climb and then down and eventually came to a sign saying we have to walk
another 1.1k, it had felt like we already had walked the 1 k, so it was here we
decided to turn back and not chance it as it was already 4pm. <o:p></o:p><br />
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The journey back
was another story but we made it and got down to camp safely and thoroughly
enjoyed to outing to the rocky terrain. We had dinner then went and sat
around a fire and had live entertainment along with a visit from a calf which
seemed to enjoy the music as much as everyone else. It caused quite a stir with
everyone taking photos of the wee creature.<br />
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Bed time it was and felt
quite at peace with the world. One can feel the weather pattern changing and
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July day 9<o:p></o:p><br />
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Dennis up early to watch the sunrise and I
went for a shower. On my way back to the caravan one by one the lights came on
in each caravan and time to pack up have breakfast and leave the sight. We all
keep our caravans hitched to the car so it’s a case of packing the loose stuff
and hitting the road Jack.<o:p></o:p><br />
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It was a lovely
stay at Banka Banka a very homely stay and a recommend to anyone who is passing
through to make their stop there for the night. And so it’s back on the road
stopping for a cuppa at a memorial site for a telegrapher who was famous for
the final link up. Back on the road and our next stop is Daly Waters pub which
is known for the first outback aerodrome built for post and communication with
the outside world.<br />
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We had supper here and had the desire for some junk food
“hamburger” Oh it was truly yummy but now we going to have to watch the diet
for the next couple of days. Heeeeeee! The bird life here is amazing with
raptures not sure which ones but they sure are on a hunt for food with the
noise from other birds all wanting a bit of the kill on the other side of the
camp. Interesting, all for their own bit in life including humans.<o:p></o:p><br />
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A day to remember, It’s our daughter Chareen's
birthday and our Grandson’s Timothy’s 21<sup>st</sup>
birthday. Phoned Chareen this morning and Timothy unfortunately had gone back
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had quite a restful sleep and this time the alarm clock set right BUT yes I am
about the tell you a secret. Dennis went to shower at 5.30 and did not switch
the alarm clocks off yes there are 2 of them for just in case???? Phone alarm
and clock alarm so with the result is while he was in the shower the alarms
went off and I’m pretty sure it set the whole camp off. I’m sure by the end of
the trip he would be able to get it right. <o:p></o:p><br />
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We had breakfast and packed up and
hit the road at 8.06 AM and the temp was 9.2 C. The terrain consisted of mining
dumps as far as the eye could see. We decided to do our next CD Which was the
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Our
next stop was Marla where we filled up with diesel and had a cuppa and
strawberries muffins and cream. This station has a bank, a post office, police
station, super market and a restaurant. During our drive to the border I read
the next 2 chapters of “4 Blood moons” from Pastor John Haggee. Very
interesting, a definite must read. We finally arrived at the South Australia and
Northern Territory border.<br />
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Here one can spend the night without
charge. One of the most strangest signs yet to see is on entering NT the sign
says Maximum Speed limit in the NT is 110 about 100 meters down from that sign
is the speed limit is 130K’s. One can
now feel the climate change and temperatures rising to 28 C when we arrived at
Erldunda Staying at Deserts Oaks resort.
It’s very dry here but most pleasant to. I did some washing and hung it out to
dry on our minie clothes line. Dennis had to go and buy pegs as he left them at
home not thinking we would need them on the trip. Saved by the shop but at
quite an expense $10.50 for 5 pegs. Umm bit of a worry this is. Anyway
all is well in the Juniper caravan the air con is on and been served a cuppa tea which I enjoyed with
a Trim Healthy cake and cream. What a way to still loose weight.<br />
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Today
is Isaac’s birthday turning 7. We speak with them via skype tonight and it was
a great joyous time for me talking to all my chicks.<o:p></o:p></div>
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we left Desert Oaks but first having breakfast at the at the Tavern of bacon
and eggs on toast with a cuppachino. They had a display of echedina and a
Frilled lizard, I took a photo photos of them. We left Erldunda with tummies
full and began reading the 4 blood moons to chapter 7. <o:p></o:p><br />
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We are thoroughly
enjoying this book. It was a most pleasant drive with the terrain varying from
flat dry shrubbery to hills on entering the Alice Springs area. Many road
trains passed us and caravaners busy holidaying and sight seeing historic sites
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hanging it up the place giving a
restful atmosphere. We set up camp and off to the town to look around and to
purchase some goods for the caravan and to replace the Andersons switch for the
caravn at Jaycar. Dennis had to replace ours as it came unstuck along the way
and got damaged by the road. We also did
some exploring and went up to ANZAC Hill and took photos. This hill overlooks
the whole of Alice Springs and it’s surrounding hills giving it a homely
appearance. Dennis brought me back to the camp and he returned to give out some
catalogs to some customers.<br />
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Came back and fixed the switch and by this time
it was time for dinner and a chat with the family. Oh yes we also went to the information centre
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given originally to the waterhole at the site of the repeater station for the
Overland Telegraph Line. However,this dual naming created such confusion for
administration in Adelalide that on the 31 August 1933 the township of Stuart
was officially gazetted Alice Springs. This information was taken from
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Up fairly early, showered, breakfast and of
cause the washing of clothes. All done and off to sight see outside Alice
springs.<br />
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First stop was Simsons Gap, a 10 minute walk to the spot which was
absolutely breath taking with the rock formation surrounding the area was
magnificient. It amazes me to see how trees can bulge out the side of a rock
formation and dig it’s roots securely there and yet blossom into this
magnificient tree. We returned to the car and had a cuppa and THM brownie cake
with chocolate cream cheese.<br />
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We left there and our next stop was to Ellery’s
cree Big hole. One can camp here and it still amuses me to find honesty boxes
around. Please take envelope and place your camp fees in and place in box. The
abultion blocks is emaculately kept for being out in the outback. It was a short
walk to the water hole and once again we stood in awe at the beauty of our
surroundings. Dennis took some beautiful photos of the water reflections. One
can swim here but warning signs were around saying of the strong currents and
rocky base of water. On touching the water it was quite pleasant. Here too the
rock formation is just wonderful. The picnic area was lovely and it’s here we
had our lunch and a cuppa.<br />
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The Kilometers to here was 88k’s. We decided to head
back to Alice Springs and visist the Telegraphic heritage site which coast $9
entry fees. We thoroughly enjoyed our stroll around the heritage buildings
reading information of the past and how life was here in the early 1850+. We
had a cuppa here and enjoyed the slight breeze blowing. I can’t imagine the
heat here in summer especially what the pioneers endured no air conditioner.<br />
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Day 1 July 19th<br />
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I have decide to enlist the assistance of my nearest and dearest so am posting her write ups and adding some information - Enjoy<br />
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To our family and friends an insight into our wonderful
travels here in Australia. Dennis has been in planning for over a year now with
this trip. His working out our stops overnight and booking of caravan sights
have been quite a daunting task but with persistence he has managed and done a
wonderful job of planning. He has worked out the spending of monies with data
put onto the new age gadgets called the iPad and now wants me to learn to do it
while he is driving and now contemplating whether I should or not. Big grin on
my face at the m moment. Anyway the much planned trip is now underway but let’s
not forget my part in this too. I had the tedious task of meal planning for
overnight stops, packing the caravan and seeing to all the nutty gritty of
everyday life on the road. <o:p></o:p><br />
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And now so the journey has begun this day the 19<sup>th</sup>
July 2014 with our first stop at Maco’s with the whole family to wish us on our
merry travels. We left just after 8 with the weather over cast and raining on
and off and into our journey was quite misty. Some farmer had a wonderful
artistic idea by making a huge teddy <o:p></o:p><br />
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bear out of hay a great tourist
attraction. Going through many towns with lots of heritage buildings and I’m
sure lots of stories I’m sure they can tell. We stopped at one of the rest
areas for lunch and a leg stretch just outside Culgoa and then again to ditch an
avocado in the bin due to fruit fly quarantine much to my disgust as it was a
good avo too but law is law. It was not long after this that we arrived at our
destination for our first stop which is in Mildura at Calder caravan Park. Unhitched the caravan and went sightseeing
around the town and ended up at the Famous Murry River. Peaceful and
beautiful. We came back to camp had
dinner and caught up with the photos and writing of our travels. It’s time to
retire and will continue this story tomorrow.<br />
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While saving the days travel in Memory Map i managed to loose most of the info however I do know that we traveled 561 Km at an average speed of 92 Km/h<br />
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Day 2 July 20th<br />
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Our day
started off with a well-rested sleep and a shower that was a race through the
hot water, drying ourselves and a dash to the van to get warm. Temperature was
3.5 brrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!. <o:p></o:p><br />
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We survived and decided to just pack up and drive to
Maco’s and have something to eat. We
left Mildura at 8am and actually feeling quite refreshed this morning. Taking
the back roads and heading towards Port Augusta. Terrain changing quite
dramatically from lush green hills to a dry small bushy terrain which carried
on for K’s. It was most enjoyable. We over took 2 tankers travelling together
quite early on in our travels. Heading towards Morgan but having to cross the
Murry River on a Ferry to get there which was most enjoyable. Just before
reaching Morgan the citrus farming lands were seen.<br />
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As far as your eye could
see the orchids roamed the country side also alongside of it were grape vines.
There were also honesty box fruit stalls. We left Morgan and drove towards
Burra where we stopped and had homemade lunch with a good cuppa right in front
of the Peacock tower.<br />
We also filled up the car as it need juice, I’m sure the
engine had a good smile when it got fed. We left Burra and there on the road
were these 2 tankers again and so once again it was passing them and waving to
the men. We drove to Jamestown driving towards Port Augusta when we saw these
two tankers again in front of us now this was mind boggling as we have no idea
how they were in front of us. They must know some shorter road to get to their
destination. We finally arrived at Port Augusta about 3.20pm. and our overnight
stop at Shoreline Caravan Park. Parking our home in a drive through spot with
an on suite. We had to go and buy some veggies and fruit before our next leg of
the trip and the reason for this is we had to past a fruit free fly zone and border
between the two states one is not allowed to carry any fruit in the car across
the border from Victoria to South Australia they check the car.<br />
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Day 3 July 21st<br />
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…Oh No, what on earth was Dennis thinking when he set his clock last
night. I don’t think he lives on my planet. Well, let me tell you the truth
about clock setting in my household. The night before Dennis could not get his
bedside clock to work and moaned about the stupid thing as he calls it. Then
last night he discovers something about the clock and realised it was not a
stupid thing and set the clock and alarm clock. So off to bed we go and for
some unknown reason we both woke up before the alarm went and Dennis decided to
get up and go and shower. I remained in bed until he returned. Then it was my
turn to shower, I did not even think of questioning him about the time. Anyway
I returned from the shower and Den had to do something but in between this he
kept on opening the door to see the sun rise but no sun was to be seen then he
looked at his watch on his arm and asked what time was it and then discovered
he had gotten up at 4.30am and it was now 5.30am.Oh give me strength what am I
to do with this man. Him and his watch and alarm clock , the question is am I
going to survive this trip with this going on’s. He has sure had his issues so
far on this trip with his fingers doing the wrong things.<br />
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as you can see today started off rather early and we left Port Augusta after
having some oats for breakfast. The road was rather quite as we headed off into
the outback bush. The terrain changing from time to time. We encountered 2
kangaroo’s on the road who wished to watch the cars go by in the middle of the
road and as we approached slowly they hopped off into the bush, beautiful
creature they are and so graceful when hopping. We also saw a lot of carcases
along the road from hits. We stopped off at Lake Hart for a cuppa and Trim
Healthy Mama brownie cake and cream which was just delightful. We took some
lovely photos of this area. The Road then became busy with road trains and lots
of caravans. We passed a sign with the distance to Alice Springs 1050k’s
quite a distance still to drive. Then the hunger pains started and so we
stopped off at a rest place to enjoy a salad I had made before leaving, it was
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the road been a long drawn out one we decided to read out loud the book called
“The Blood moons” by Pastor John Haggee. I read into 3 chapters which was most
informative and learnt a lot about the sun moon and stars in the Bible. Then the
distance to Coober Pedy became shorter and the mining of Opals were becoming
more noticeable in the fields. Taking heaps of photos coming into town and
stopping off at the entrance of Coober Pedy with the blower machine on a
stand took photos and the surrounding
area was full of sand dunes from the mining. We arrived at our destination at
1.45pm and set up camp but when getting
out the car there was a strange noise coming from the engine which thankfully
Dennis found what the cause was. What a blessing to have a handy man and able
to rectify the problem without causing the bank balance to sky rocket. It was 2
rubber stoppers holding the air coolant which had worn and Dennis did a mod to
it and fixed it. We drove around the town and went into a few Opel shops but
nothing caught our fancy. Went to the shops for lettuce and tomatoes and spent
$9 for them, a bit shocked but then what can you expect when you in the middle
of no where. Dinner was served without any hiccup from the pepper grinder and
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-74905695225587138562014-07-13T15:03:00.001+10:002014-07-14T10:15:11.915+10:00Six Days to GoIt's hard to believe that next week this time we will be on the road nearing the end of our second day's drive of our 'new adventure' which is a 13,000 Km road trip to <a href="http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perth </a>via <a href="http://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darwin </a>in 93 days! We have spent many months preparing with the aid of <a href="http://memory-map.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memory Map</a> which will also track our journey and provide statistics such as distance traveled, max speed, average speed, time moving, time stopped, etc. and <a href="http://www.campsaustraliawide.com/product/camps-app/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps</a> app on my iPad to find the best places to night stop, the caravan is serviced and stocked, our trusty Terracan serviced, we just need to load the 4 x 4 freezer which is chock a block with home made frozen meals and meat.<br />
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We purchased a Fotya 2.5 kg mini washing machine for $50.00 (R.R.P. $129.00 plus freight) delivered which was on a 66% discount special, as a wash takes about 20 minutes we intend to do the 'socks, jocks & shirts' every second day which means we will only have to do a big wash once a week. Tested it with a load works great all done in 20 minutes.<br />
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After much research I have decided to fill the tires with <a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/repair-questions/4302788" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nitrogen</a>, it seems that there could be a slight advantage especially as we are travelling such a long distance as the tire pressures will remain more constant, saving a small amount in fuel and tire-maintenance costs. At $50.00 for all six figured it was worth the trial.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-80477886437509322422014-06-30T10:40:00.000+10:002014-06-30T10:40:09.810+10:00Our 2005 Trip tp Perth Part 2<i>Sunday 4/9<br /><br />We woke to a freezing morning, the car windows covered in ice.<br />This is where you change your watches once again and put it backwards 2 hours, huge time change. To get one’s brain around this is another story.So it’s breakfast and on the road for this wonderful travel through the <a href="http://www.nullarbornet.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nullarbor</a>.We stopped for tea and ice cream at <a href="http://www.nullarbornet.com.au/towns/madura.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Madura </a>and then again at <a href="http://www.nullarbornet.com.au/towns/caiguna.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caiguna </a>for petrol and now the long stretch.<br /><br />There is a stretch here where it is one long straight road which is 90 miles (146.6k’s) One has to be very alert travelling on these roads, a constant watch out for camels kangaroo’s wombats and emus. It’s funny though while travelling you see this road going on and on and then all of a sudden your brain registers a curve in the road. Dennis and I had quite a good laugh at this.</i><br />
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<i>Arriving in <a href="http://www.nullarbornet.com.au/towns/norseman.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Norseman </a>at 2 pm, at first we were going to sleep here but decided to carry on to <a href="http://www.ckb.wa.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kalgoorlie </a>and give us a rest for 3 sleeps there. Thank goodness we did this as travelling each day continuous takes it out of one. But we first sat and had tea at the park near an information centre. The lady there was so helpful and asked us if we had just crossed the Nullarbor. We said yes, and she gave us a certificate for it. I’m going to frame this one. I also bought a horse statue miniature one. The story goes like this. Norseman is a gold mining town and gateway to the Nullarbor. Legend has it that a guy who was a prospector name Laurie Sinclair tethered his horse to a tree overnight and this being in the 1890’s and in the morning the horse had unearthed a piece of gold bearing a quartz by pawing the ground.</i><br />
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<i>Back on the road next stop Kalgoorlie arriving there at 5pm, feeling exhausted and just wanting to put our feet up and rest. We booked into the Towers Hotel. We had an apartment which was across the road from the actual hotel. It was a one bedroom on suit with lounge kitchen and dinning room, very modern place and most comfortable. It was Kentucky for tea and lights out very early.</i><br />
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<i>Monday 5/9<br /><br />Good sleep up and shower time. Dennis went onto the PC to check for his mail and so did I, which I sent some mail to family. Then it was breakfast. Temp today was 26 deg C so summer clothes it was. Mark arrives late this afternoon so Dennis and I decided to go and do a bit of sight seeing. Kalgoorlie has an amazing history to it. A wee bit of information and history of this place is:<br /><br />Kalgoorlie is Australia’s largest outback city. The population is about 30,000. It has the most amazing heritage buildings with a grand town hall pubs and restaurants. <br /><br />Kalgoorlie-boulder glory began in 1893 when 3 Irishmen, Paddy Hannan, Daniel Shea and Tom Flanagan stumbled across 100 ounces of alluvial nuggets. Hannan registered a reward claim which started the world’s last great gold rush.<br /><br />Thousands of men arrived here living in shacks which were made of Hessian canvas. One thing was they were not prepared for the harsh living conditions , inadequate food and scarcity of water and minimal medical supplies Thousands died from drinking contaminated water starvation and it was a time when water was more precious than gold!</i><br />
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<i>Water shortages were solved in 1903 thanks to an engineer C.Y. O’Connor. The construction of a world first 563km water pipeline from Mundaring Weir in Perth to Kalgoorlie was constructed. The sad part of this O’Connor shot himself just months before the first drops of water flowed reason for this is the stress and widespread criticism of this project he could not handle.<br /><br />The golden mile.</i><i>In the early 1900’s mine shafts and full scale underground mines was established. Eventually this mushroomed into an area which became know as the Golden Mile. </i></div>
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<i><br />The Golden Mile is now a massive Super Pit It is Australia’s largest open cut gold mine which today is one of the important gold and nickel mining areas in Australia</i><br />
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Super pit and the other is Charlotte Reservoir and lookout. This is the site of
the terminus of water which is piped 563km from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Perth</st1:city></st1:place> to the goldfields. This pipe line when
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the apartment, Dennis and Mark went to set up for the seminar. I walked around
the town and sort of just relaxed and enjoyed the day catching up on the
washing so we had clean clothes for the rest of the trip a most enjoyable day.
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one very beautiful day for travelling as well as being refreshed from our 3 day
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with lots of places of interest but unable to stop for sight seeing due to us
having a time schedule to stick to. The Speed limits 110k per hour. Towing it
changes which we soon found out by being stopped by a very friendly cop. Thank
goodness. We have to travel at 100k’s because of us towing a trailer. Much to
Dennis disgust but we obeyed the law and did just that!<o:p></o:p></i></div>
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for lunch a huge farming supply store and restaurant, a very homely and friendly
place. There was a photo of the largest road train truck with 48 trailers
hooked to it which traveled 12 k’s an hour and it drove for 8 k. We arrived at
<st1:placename w:st="on">Acacia</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Hotel</st1:placename>
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left about 10 and decided to walk into the city which was not that far. There
is a bus service which rides around the city stopping off at different places
of interest. The walk was most pleasant. First going into the city walking over
the horseshoe bridge where the train and bus station is. The first place of
interest was <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">London</st1:place></st1:city>
court a beautiful street looking like the 18th century (it was built in 1937 for
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know as the Uniting Church. I then
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the tourist ferry and also to the Swan bells. The history of the bells is
intriguing. The<a href="http://www.lifeonperth.com/swanbelltower.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Swan Bells</a> include the twelve bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields
which are recorded as being in existence from before the 14th Century. In the
16<sup>th</sup> century, 1715 and 1770 the bells were recast. They are one of
the few sets of royal bells and are the only ones known to have left <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">England</st1:place></st1:country-region>. By
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<i>Wednesday 9/9<br /><br />We got up early, down to breakfast and then Den and myself off to town to show him the free bus Service, London Court and Swan bells etc. We walked around the city and back to the hotel. Den off to see customers and then take Mike to the Airport to fly back to Adelaide. The weather is not that good today very windy and raining on and off. It was good just relaxing at the hotel and waiting for Dennis to come back.<br /><br /> Dennis has arrived and has decided to take a trip down to <a href="http://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fremantle </a>to see what it’s all about. Beautiful place Perth is with the water surrounding it. We arrived down at Queenscliff Market most interesting to see the goods and whare people have to sell. Then the trip back to the hotel, early dinner and lights out early. I almost forgot to tell you about our trip into the town, you all know Den has a nav man well the dear lady directed us correctly but the only thing is she does not know of the road works and we ended up going through a bus station (no cars allowed) rather embarrassing and of cause Dennis has that great cackle.</i></div>
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<i><br />Up early and saying good-bye to Perth and a good time we had here.<br /><br />We drove through <a href="http://www.wanowandthen.com/meckering.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meckering </a>Earth Quake site stopped for Petrol at Southern Cross then drove to <a href="http://www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coolgardie </a>for lunch and by this time had done 560K’s We drove to Norseman where we stayed the night at the Motel there. Very pleasant evening in the Dinning room a good home cooked meal. Yummy. / Bed early and very tired.</i><br />
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<i>Sunday 11/9<br /><br />Left Norseman at 6h30 Stopped for tea at Bellgonia then drove to Caiguna put petrol in at $1.70 per litre Shocking, bought ice creams then drove to Madura for lunch very pretty look out post over the terrain. Drove on to <a href="http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Western-Australia/Esperance-and-Nullarbor/Eucla" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eucla </a>where we stayed the night .This is about 10k’s from the border between Western Australia and Southern Australia, a place of interest. We drove around with our 4x4 and of cause Dennis had to take me sand dooning we ended up at the Eucla ruins which is the Telegraph Station which opened in 1877 and helped link WA with the rest of Australia and the world, sending 11,000 messages annually. The first message sent to Perth was on the 8th December 1877. It also has the Travellers cross and a beautiful lookout to sea. Went for dinner and bed it was, a good day of travel.</i></div>
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<i><br />Monday 12/9 <br /><br />Overcast and cold, it’s now 6h45. <br /><br />We stopped at the side of the road for tea and then drove to Ceduna where we had the most yummy hamburger, A real home made burger. The meaning of Ceduna which is a derivative of the Aboriginal word ‘Chedoona” meaning resting place” is also known for it’s Oyster farming. Put petrol in here and back on the road passing Wirrulla- town with a secret!, did not stop to find out the secret. We are now going into Granite country. We stopped at Kumba to sleep a quaint town. We drove around and stopped at the grocery store and outside the store was a truck loading off the groceries and all the people from the town were there to get the new stock cute to watch. Being in the outback like that one has to rely on the deliveries of food to survive. We take this fro granted, “just go to the super market and get” not that easy out there.</i></div>
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<i><br />Tuesday 13/9<br /><br />Out last stretch to Adelaide where we are staying the night there and also dropping off the trailer and instruments. Back on the road passing Nutt bush Retreat Then <a href="http://www.ironknob.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Iron Knob</a> which is an early development of BHP (now One Steel) and the birth of the Australian steel industry it was here in 1894 that the first iron ore deposit was discovered. Drove to Port Augusta for breakfast, met some bikies there who had been on the road travelling for the past week none stop. I think the worst of the travel here is being with out com’s and yet it was good for Dennis too not having work phone him.<br />Back on the road and now to Adelaide passing some interesting places taking photos of the canola fields and lakes.</i></div>
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<i><br />We arrived in Adelaide, staying at the Majestic Hotel near Rundle Mall. <br /><br />Dennis had to go to work so he dropped me off at the Christian book shop where I stayed there almost 2 hours. One can browse there beautiful and restful place. <br /><br />He picked me up and back to the hotel had tea then went to the Mall bought a few things then back to hotel. Dinner time it was and off to our favorite restaurant for Dinner then bed it was. <br /><br />Wednesday 14/9 </i></div>
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<i>Some information on and as to why this trip. Dennis did seminars along the way, towing a trailer with some of the instruments he shows to customers etc. The first leg of the trip was to get to <a href="http://www.southaustralia.com/regions/adelaide-city.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adelaide </a>to pick up a trailer at one of his distributors and some instruments from there.<br /><br /><br />We left Melbourne at 6am on the main highway to Adelaide stopping for our usual breakfast of bacon and eggs at a restaurant outside Ballarat which is 90k’s from our home. Bellies full, off to the next stop Horsham for a cuppa which we carry in the car. The car needing fuel at Bordertown, this is where the <a href="http://www.tatiara.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=337" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">white kangaroo’s</a> live. Photo’s below. Beautiful creatures they are so graceful.</i><br />
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<i>Once again these bodies of ours need refuelling with food and this we did about 90k’s outside Adelaide called <a href="http://www.murrayriver.com.au/tailem-bend/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tailem Bend</a> by the Murry River. Sit in the restaurant and look out over the river, most peaceful, lunch was hamburgers and ginger beer and orange juice... We arrived at Hotel Meriden in Adelaide at 3h30pm there is a time change of a half hour. Dennis left me at the Hotel, he went to Jeff to fetch instruments and trailer for the seminar in the hotel tomorrow.<br /><br />30/8<br /><br />Down to breakfast and Dennis got ready for the seminar with Mark helping etc. I went to a shop called the Warehouse to get the necessaries for the trip. We also had dinner (tea) in room. The weather here in Adelaide tonight the wind travelling at a 100k’s a hour, TV announcement to stay in doors due to wind, rain and lightening. <br /><br />When all this started was rather a sight to see with a black cloud coming over and the tree’s bent to almost ground, a bit frightening to watch. It was bed early to as we needed a early start on the road for the next seminar which is held in Port Augusta<br /><br />31/8 <br /><br />Awake at 5h30, its Jane’s birthday today (our grand-daughter) turning a beautiful 10 years. She is having a birthday party which she is sharing with her best friend whose birthday is a day or so earlier. <br /><br />On the road about 7am, this is the first leg of the trip to Perth. Dennis’ next seminar is here in Port Augusta which is about a 31/2 hour trip. Driving along the high way of Adelaide we pasted a Salt mine amazing to see.</i></div>
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<i>Arrived at Port Augusta at 10h30 had morning tea at a shell garage.<br /><br />The Seminar was held at the <a href="http://australian-aridlands-botanic-garden.org/general/visit.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arid Botanical Gardens</a>. Mark arrived just as we did to help off load the instruments and set up for their do.<br /><br />GOSH! What a mission doing this the moths and the flies, it was shocking. I have always heard of the Australian salute, I learnt how to do it very quickly, quite funny actually but not when you try to talk. This part of the world was plagued by moths as well. Being South African the signs on the roads etc is for the big 5 or cattle etc but down below is this sign, so people if you travelling here watch out!</i><br />
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<i>Dennis then took me to the hotel where I rested up and of cause did a bit of sight seeing while Dennis went back to the gardens to do the seminar which was until 7pm. The Hotel is on the river port beautiful lookout from hotel.</i></div>
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Arrived at Westlands Motel where the seminar is to be held. Whyalla is a mining
village. Iron ore. The Beauty of this place is one of a kind where the
steelworks and mining operations (now owned by One Steel). This is where the
blast furnace is (to produce pig-iron for the foundry market) the
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<i>On leaving Wyalla we passed a sign said “leave headlights on” So on they were , it was only later that we realized the reason for this. As this part of the world is arid and one cannot see the on coming cars and this was easy for us to identify what was ahead. </i><br />
<i><br />We passed a town called <a href="http://www.southaustralia.com/info.aspx?id=9002306" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cowell </a>town of fresh Oysters. This part of the world is the home of sea farming the oysters.</i><br />
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<i>We stopped at a place called <a href="http://www.coffinbay.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coffin Bay</a> (named after some pioneers whose surname was coffin). The lunch was a tortilla with smoked chicken Swiss cheese and cranberry sauce most delicious</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-76694995311518053712014-05-31T11:57:00.001+10:002014-05-31T11:57:29.371+10:00Trip Planning Part 4Only seven weeks left, that's forty nine days until we join the 'white liners'! Where has all the time disappeared too? With the time to depart approaching we removed the 'bash plates' last weekend from the Terracan (with the welcome help of Derek) to check all is well and perform a service, basically only need an oil change and filter but will replace the air filter as well. Just as well that she who must be obeyed is so observant, a few weeks ago she had noticed that there was a small damp patch under the front when she parked the Terracan after shopping. We found that the radiator had a slow leak, so it was back to <a href="http://www.campbellfieldradiators.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Campbellfield Radiator Service</a> who repaired it under warranty, so now that problem is sorted out.<br />
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<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/some-trip-planning.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/more-trip-planning.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/trip-planning-part-3.html" target="_blank">Part 3</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com/2014/05/trip-planning-part-4.html" target="_blank">Part 4</a></b></li>
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<b><br /></b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-21661975171202742042014-05-10T17:17:00.000+10:002014-05-31T11:47:50.749+10:00Trip Planning Part 3<div class="MsoNormal">
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us to depart on our trip has been brought forward as we received exciting news that
our 14<sup>th</sup> grand child will be arriving at the end of September and we
need to be back home at least two weeks before then. It is fast approaching,
with only 70 days remaining before we bid our nest farewell, activate the <a href="http://memory-map.com.au/" target="_blank">Memory Map</a> and depart with our trusty Terracan and Snowy Caravan. By moving our
departure date from 1<sup>st</sup> August to 19<sup>th</sup> July we have in
effect gained four days as the first is a Friday, this will allow us to spend
at least two full days in<a href="http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/outback-nsw/broken-hill-area?gclid=CNmutuLloL4CFYmXvQodExIAlw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Broken Hill</a> on our return. The reason for the strange
deviation from the normal route is that we will be able to do some research on
the family tree. Why there you may well ask? The reason is that Kathleen’s mum
was born there, the house she lived in until she was 11 years old still stands
and is someone’s home today, so what better place to do research? We have
visited Broken Hill twice before for a few days so have seen most of the sites,
this time our visit will be dedicated to research, should be interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Using Memory
Map and the <a href="http://www.campsaustraliawide.com/product/camps-app/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camps App </a>on my iPad to find where to night stop I have spent the
last week or so checking out the caravan parks and made bookings as far as the <a href="http://www.visitpinnaclescountry.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinnacles</a>which is some 200 Km from Perth. I also found a great free App for things to do
and see in WA, it has directions and distance from your current position as
well as photos of the location, it’s like having an information center on your
iPad, one has the choice of downloading a file so when you do not have internet
connection you can still do research. As we are driving Kathleen will be able
to enter to next town and we can decide what we wish to visit. It would be
great if the other states had the same App, it sure would make life easier.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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decided to visit <a href="http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/Marble-Bar.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marble Bar</a> a town in the <a href="http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Destinations/Australias_North_West/The_Pilbara/Pages/The_Pilbara.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pilbara </a>region of north-western
<a href="http://www.westernaustralia.com/au/Pages/Welcome_to_Western_Australia.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Western Australia</a>. It is well known for its extremely hot weather, and is
reported to be the hottest town in Australia. The town set a world temperature
record for the most consecutive days of 37.8 °C or above, during a period of
160 days from 31 October 1923 to 7 April 1924.During December and January,
temperatures in excess of 45 °C are common, as we will be there in August it
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<b>Trip Planning</b><br />
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<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/some-trip-planning.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/more-trip-planning.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com.au/2014/05/trip-planning-part-3.html" target="_blank">Part 3</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://dingoden1949.blogspot.com/2014/05/trip-planning-part-4.html" target="_blank">Part 4</a></b></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-852585301179830632014-04-26T16:22:00.000+10:002014-04-26T16:22:24.915+10:00Crossing The Simpson Desert - Part 3<br />
<b>Day 8 (16 Aug)</b><br />
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and three Dingoes serenaded us at different times so we did not get much sleep. Up early and first stop was just 12 Km at the </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">ruins of the <a href="http://traveloutbackaustralia.com/outback-destinations/witjira-national-park.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dalhousie </a>Homestead which is amongst date palms with a small spring. </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">The Homestead was builtin
1872, but was abandoned early in the 20th Century, looking around at the landscape which is just desert for miles in every direction i can understand why it was deserted and left to ruin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">We continued to <a href="http://www.mtdare.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mt Dare Hotel </a>to re-fuel then headed North on the <a href="http://www.tourismnt.com.au/Portals/3/docs/media/TalesApr08.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BinnsTrack</a> to Old Andado Station, travelling parallel to the Finke river we
encountered the worst <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=bulldust&rlz=1C1SFXN_enAU500AU500&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=p8pZU8uGLcXCkAWExICwBw&ved=0CEEQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=600" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bulldust </a>I have ever seen,</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">just after the Finke River crossing
(never saw a river) Grunter had a slight problem and had to be snatched.</span> <span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Once we had him out we found the reason The centre securing
posts for his bash plates had sheared off and the back plate now covered bolts.
Time for the “bush doctor” we dug a hole reversed the Tcan to its edge then dug
long holes behind the front wheels, when the Tcan reversed further it dropped
into the wheel holes and the bash plate came into contact with the edge of the
original hole, reversing further bent the plate forward so we could remove the
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we continued to the old Andado Homestead for our night stop. Old Andado
Homestead is seen as the only remaining Homestead of its kind in Australia. It
is a poignant reminder of how life was without modern amenities such as mains
electricity, hot water systems, mains water, the telephone and glass windows in
some cases! For many that come through Old Andado it is an ‘eye opener’ and
they find it staggering that someone could live there for over 50 years, for
others it reminds them of their grandmother’s homes. It is a real testament to
its rigid framework construction that it still standing today!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the pioneer of Old Andado Station passed away in late 2012 and passed her
legacy onto her 5 Grandchildren. In 2013
the Old Andado Charitable Trust was formed with the goal of maintaining,
restoring and bringing to life this amazing place and piece of Australia’s
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departure the next morning for the Lamberts Centre of Australia via New Crown
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the <a href="http://www.ga.gov.au/education/geoscience-basics/dimensions/centre-of-australia-states-territories.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australian Gov. Web</a>. site:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Royal Geographical Society of Australasia determined, as a Bicentennial
project, the geographical centre of Australia. A monument was erected to mark
the location and named in honour of Dr. Bruce P Lambert, a former Director of
the Division of National Mapping, for his achievements in the national survey,
levelling and mapping of the continent. Similar to the centre of gravity method,
the location was calculated from 24 500 points at the high water mark of
Australia's coastline.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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when Dr C.T. Madigan travelled through Central Australia he calculated the
centre of gravity by using a metal cut-out of Australia with a plumb bob and
string. His crude measurement was surprisingly accurate as he selected a point
less than 11 kilometres due west of this present position.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.5pt; line-height: 115%;">25° 36'
36.4" South, 134° 21' 17.3" East; position on SG53-06 Finke 1:250 000
and 5746 Beddome 1:100 000 scale maps.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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was back to New Crown turning South for Oodendatta via the <a href="https://www.google.com.au/search?q=abminga+ruins&rlz=1C1SFXN_enAU500AU500&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=xrNZU5ONAYejkwWXxoD4Aw&ved=0CEoQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=600" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abminga</a> ruins for lunch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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breakfast it was down the track to <a href="https://www.cooberpedy.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=191" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coober Pedy</a>, about half way there Grunter
cam on the radio to say that ‘wee Grunter’ had left his blanket at Oodendatta so
we did a did a U turn and went back to collect it arriving in Coober Pedy at
lunch time. As Dozer and I had been here before we visited the Breakaways –
just outside town while the others visited the Old Timers Mine etc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the fish fossil on the Northern edge of Lake Torrens and did not have the time
to look as it was late afternoon and our destination was Farina.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the homestead at 6:24PM so the next 81Km was in the dark; I think it was on
this stretch where I damaged my fuel tank. I was in the lead doing about 70Km
and did not see a wash away in a slight bend and got air-born landing on the
side of the road, everything seemed ok but I was to find out the next day that
I had a fuel tank leak. We stayed the night at the Copley Caravan Park, one of
the best I have stayed at after doing 707Km arriving at 9 PM.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Turtle decided to drive home in one day and so departed at 6AM for the 15 odd
hour journey home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I decided to do it in two days so headed for Tailem Bend for the night stop we
stopped at Redhill for fuel, as usual I filled until I could see the diesel at
the brim. On my return after paying I noticed a large pool of fuel under the
Tcan and more dripping from the tank, we had a look under but could not see
where it was coming from. I decided to drive for Adelaide and noticed that
there was no large movement of the tank needle so after a 100Km we stopped and
had a look the leak had stopped, I estimate that I lost about 5Lt so decided to
continue, and not fill the tank.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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home at 4Pm on the 21st Aug after a fantastic trip, feeling a bit sad after such a great time but also pleased to be with our loved ones again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-46237223017522844632014-04-12T16:10:00.001+10:002014-04-12T16:10:06.023+10:00Crossing The Simpson Desert - Part 2<b>Day 4 (12 Aug)</b><br />
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After breakfast we packed up then filled all the fuel tanks and checked that all was ready for the crossing. First stop was Big Red for a bit more fun then at 11:30 AM it was down the<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpson_Desert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> QAA line</a> to Eyre Creek for lunch, only to discover that none of us had bought bread so we were on biscuits for many days to come.<br />
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Not long after crossing Eyre's Creek we came to the official <a href="http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Flinders_Ranges_and_Outback/Simpson_Desert_Conservation_Park_and_Regional_Reserve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simpson Desert National Park</a> boarder, although there was no change in the landscape.<br />
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Late afternoon we found a area below a dune and set up camp for our first night in the desert.<br />
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We had traveled 145 Km, crossed 146 dunes and passed 29 vehicles cumming in the opposite direction.<br />
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<b>Day 5 (13 Aug)</b><br />
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We had a good nights rest in what seemed like the middle of nowhere, no glow from city lights could be seen in any direction, the only sound that could be heard was the silence of the desert, it was a clear night and the stars were magnificent. How wonderful it was to sit quietly and just enjoy the moment.<br />
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After a good breakfast we packed the vehicles and set off for Poppel Corner, along the way we decided to have a 'drag race' on Lake Poeppel it's dry at this time of the year and I'm not sure how often it has had water, it covers about 1,100 hectares.<br />
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In 1880, <a href="http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/discovery/display/90553-augustus-poeppel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Augustus Poeppel</a>, a South Australian Government Surveyor,
marked the corner with a coolibah Eucalyptus microtheca post, 2.1 metres long
by 0.25 metres in diameter. The post was dragged 58 miles (92 kilometres)
westward from the Mulligan River. On three sides Poeppel chiselled into it the
words South Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland. Below the South
Australia inscription he carved LAT 26 LONG 138 for the latitude and longitude.
The post was placed by Poeppel to complete his survey of the South
Australian/Queensland border along the 26th Parallel. From this point, the
South Australia/Northern Territory border ran east across the Simpson Desert
and the Queensland/Northern Territory border ran due north to the Gulf of
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At Lindsay junction we turned South down the Knolls Track to the Approdinna Attora Knolls a rare and fragile gypsum outcrop of great scientific significance, they are the highest vantage point in the area. David Lindsay was the first European to visit the Knolls on 11th January 1886<br />
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As it was late afternoon we found a nice spot to camp some 15 Km later.<br />
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We traveled 93 Km crossed 182 dunes and passed 30 vehicles cumming in the opposite direction<br />
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<b>Day 6 (14 Aug)</b><br />
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Packed the vehicles after breakfast the continued to WAA Corner, turned West along the <a href="https://www.google.com.au/#q=WAA+line" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WAA line</a> to the Junction then South to the <a href="https://www.google.com.au/#q=lone+gumtree+simpson+desert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lone Gum Tree.</a> It is in fact a box eucalypt, a member of the Coolibah family, they normally grow in the clay soil of flood prone areas, but this one is far from the nearest watercourse it is thriving - strange to see<br />
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Then it was back (North) on the Erabena Track passed the Rig
Road Junction and WAA Junction heading for the French Line when after 13 Km
(from WAA Junction) there was a call on the radio from Dozer who was bringing
up the rear “guys I think I just lost something” and he had, in the middle of
the track was the remains of his wheel/fuel carrier! We also noted that my wheel carrier had a crack so the wheel
was removed and we divide the load – thank goodness for the roof rack and
proceeded to the French Line and turned West once again to find a camp spot for the night.<br />
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<b>Day 7 (15 Aug)</b><br />
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We continued (saw a herd of 6 camels) to the Wonga Corner
turning South to the <a href="https://www.google.com.au/#q=Mokari+Airstrip" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mokari Airstrip</a>, then back up to the French Line then onto
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After months of preparation the day of our departure had finally arrived. <img alt=":hyper:" src="http://forum.australia4wd.com/public/style_emoticons/default/hyper.gif" /><img alt=":hyper:" src="http://forum.australia4wd.com/public/style_emoticons/default/hyper.gif" /><img alt=":hyper:" src="http://forum.australia4wd.com/public/style_emoticons/default/hyper.gif" /></div>
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Up early to pack the last few things then to the big "M" at Hogans Corner, Hoppers Crossing to meet with the others for our traditional breakfast before leaving on a 4 x 4 adventure. At 6:12 AM we left for our 14 day journey that would prove to be challenging yet rewarding and the most memorable. My notes read - 'left pillow at home' - at least I discovered this before we reached Adelaide so was able to purchase one there.</div>
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Our first night stop was <a href="http://www.portwakefield.sa.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Port Wakefield</a> some 800 Km, the first casualty was my 7" display screen mounted on the dashboard which I used to display <a href="http://memory-map.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memory Maps</a> to track and folow our route, packing up just outside Horsham. <img alt=":(" class="bbc_img" src="http://forum.australia4wd.com/public/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif" style="border: 0px; color: #282828; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.399999618530273px; max-width: 100%; vertical-align: middle;" /> Problem was solved by adjusting the rear-view mirror so I could see my PC screen, I became quite proficient in reading the maps in the mirror image.<br />
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We reached Port Wakefield around 5:30 PM after a brief stop in Adelaide to purchase fruit and vegetables which cannot be brought across the Victoria boarder.<br />
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We were up and on the road by sunrise as we had another long day of driving to our next night stop.<br />
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<b>Early departure and made a brief stop at <a href="http://www.farinarestoration.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Farina </a>(63 Km) now a ghost town, it was settled in 1878, in its heyday it had two hotels, an underground bakery, a bank two breweries, a general store, an Anglican Church, five blacksmiths, a school and a brothel. The post office closed in the 1960's and the railway line closed in the 1980's.</b><br />
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<b>Until next time ............................ Remember life is an adventure, enjoy it.</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08185914185559119169noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2026594931305728110.post-55068870355141080212014-03-15T11:27:00.000+11:002014-03-23T16:19:54.828+11:00Weekend at CorinellaWe booked some months ago at Corinella Caravan Park for the Labour Day weekend, its only 140 Km from home. We decided to leave from my place of work as its only 5 minuets off the road we had to take and about a third of the distance, so we packed the van on Thursday, well Kathleen did most of the packing, leaving home at 7 AM Friday morning for our traditional breakfast at the big M then on to the office. We left the office at 3 PM (thanks Boss) only to find out that about a hundred thousand other people had the same idea and so we joined the mass of vehicles moving ever so slowly towards the coast, it took us 40 minuets to do 20 Km! Consequently we arrived an hour later than expected, never the less we had a great site with a beauts view of the bay and soon had the camp sorted, not long after Chareen and family (who were spending a week camping there) joined us for dinner.<br />
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Saturday morning we decided to go to Phillip Island, home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is held each year in October. It's about a 24 Km drive, we have been there a number of times so today it was just an outing to see the changes. We stopped in at a small morning market then down to Cows Beach and had a delicious pie for lunch then a walk on the beach to the Yacht Club, after watching a few yachts preparing for a race we decided it was time to return to camp as by this time it was mid afternoon.<br />
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Nadeen and family arrived early on Sunday to spend the day, we walked down to the jetty to have a look at the resident seal who the locals have named 'Flipper'</div>
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After lunch we went to Coronet Bay as the beach is just great for the young ones to swim, we took Paul's canoe and they sure had a good time.</div>
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When the tide came in later in the afternoon we were able to launch the tinny which some local friends Barry and Lynn had loaned us. Paul took the boy's out and later Johan for a spot of fishing, but no luck that day.</div>
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Next morning we packed and left for home by 11 AM. All in all a most relaxing weekend, good weather - just what we needed.</div>
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<b>Until next time ...................... Laugh a lot</b></div>
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