Hi guys.
Well after years of planning, Jo and I are actually into day 5 of our long awaited road trip around Australia.
After talking to a few travellers, we finally bought a Telstra connecter thing, so we can get the internet now (where signal exists). This is my first go at using it, and it seems OK.
After a wet start and a few (major and minor) running rerpairs, we are now camped by the side of a beautiful stream in south west Queensland.
Half way between Miles and Roma.
Our plans include a further trek west through Charleville and onto Coopers Creek, then up to Longreach before diverting to Boula then up to Mt Isa, Tenant Creek, Darwin.
After that it is over to WA, Kimberleys Broome, then south, without any set plans.
I will check this thread occasionally to see if anyone in the area wants to try to catch up.
In particular I am looking for an auto electrician, as the fan (heater) seems to have died, and checking the fuse to find it OK was the end of my expertise.
Unfortunately, I could not fit in both the wife and the DOB, so I am scopeless, (yes I choose the wife ... ) so I am particularly interested if anyone from IIS is viewing when we pass near so I can come and get a fix of fuzzies.
Hope everyone at the Pony Club had a good night last night.
Jo is cooking the BBQ so I had better go and help.
Bye for now.
al
Last edited by Allan_L; 18-07-2012 at 08:33 PM.
Reason: correct title grammar
Nice one Al, well I can see you are heading toward Darwin way, Alice and I have been traveling for about 3 years now and are presently in Darwin for the second time, and will be for some time to come, probably another six months or so.
We have been the way you are coming, and the entire Coast of OZ except the top of Queensland from Townsville up, but will get there one day, enjoyed it immensely, a lot of open space but a great drive.
Just watch the roads in that area of Queensland mate, they are the worst in Australia, but once you hit the NT, smooth as silk.
And when you venture toward the West you will wonder why you had not done this earlier, just a beautiful place, runs rings around the East Coast any time.
Have a safe one, and when you get closer to NT drop us a line.
If you get down to Tassie, give us a yell, should have my obs running by then and you can enjoy some fine tassie wines with some refractor action!
All the best
Graham
Hi Guys,
thanks for the kind feedback.
Today we reached the Tropic of Capricorn.
We are free camping just outside Barcaldine.
Tomorrow we hit Longreach and Winton.
Having a wonderful time.
The night skies are to die for.
And I think they may even improve as we travel West.
Hi John,
I think we are pretty close (302km?) from you, but not quite close enough to drop by for a cuppa. Maybe next time.
Funny coincidence, the camp we are in is located in Pony Club Rd.
Time to crack out the Binos.
Nice one Al, well I can see you are heading toward Darwin way, Alice and I have been traveling for about 3 years now and are presently in Darwin for the second time, and will be for some time to come, probably another six months or so.
We have been the way you are coming, and the entire Coast of OZ except the top of Queensland from Townsville up, but will get there one day, enjoyed it immensely, a lot of open space but a great drive.
Just watch the roads in that area of Queensland mate, they are the worst in Australia, but once you hit the NT, smooth as silk.
And when you venture toward the West you will wonder why you had not done this earlier, just a beautiful place, runs rings around the East Coast any time.
Have a safe one, and when you get closer to NT drop us a line.
Leon
Sigh. You don't know whether to laugh or cry when you cross a state boundary and suddenly the road is like night and day
Well, "that smell" that Jo noticed (and I tried to ignore) has turned out to be a major show stopper.
So, We will be here for 5 days until parts arrive from Brisbane.
But taking in the local attractions, and a forced rest from daily travel may be good timing.
John,
We will be in Barcaldine for a few days if you want to come over for a cuppa.
The van had lost a pulley for the fan belt and slightly chewed the belt.
Lucky Joanne insisted we get it checked or it could be 5 days in the wild outback on the side of a road somewhere.
Cool Allan , let me know when you hit Darwin and if its still the dry season maybe we can catch up and have a small star party ? Leon may still be around as well ?
I look forward to meeting you and your wife .
Brian.
) so I am particularly interested if anyone from IIS is viewing when we pass near so I can come and get a fix of fuzzies.
they are the worst in Australia, but once you hit the NT, smooth as silk.
