Camping
Day 19 – Batchelor (Litchfield NP)
Most of us went to explore Litchfield National Park. The first stop was at a spot where there were lots of Termite Mounds. The Lost City, Waterfalls (Florence, Tolmer and Wangi) were all very spectacular. A number of us went for a swim at Wangi Falls and later had our lunch there – very enjoyable. ... Read more
Day 18 – Batchelor and Darwin
Most of the group went into Darwin, checking out local attractions. Andrew and Karl were lucky enough to see a school of dolphins in Darwin Harbour. A large group met up at the night markets for a browse and to check out the sunset over the water. Some went to the Air Museum where one ... Read more
Day 17 – Mataranka to Batchelor (Litchfield NP)
Packed up and then went down to the Bitter Springs Thermal Pools for a hot dip. It was a great experience for all involved. Okie and Craig were great by assisting some of the wheelies to get across the creek and also further on up the creek. We then headed to Adelaide River stopping at ... Read more
Day 16 – Tennant Creek to Matarancka
Woken to an early nomination for Fool of the Day – Robyn looking for her torch and she was using her torch to find it. Up early for breaky, packed up and gone at 8.30am. Quite a long drive to Matarancka, Andrew nominated himself for the vest after spilling strawberry milk all over the counter ... Read more
Day 15 – Alice Springs to Tennant Creek
Wayne and Dennis went looking for a trailer to help spread the load but when they found out the price of a basic box trailer was $1100 they decided against that idea. Bette had arranged for Karl to do a “live” interview on Radio ABC Alice Springs, telling them about our group. Bob, Lana, Stu, ... Read more
Days 13 & 14 – Alice Springs
Rest Days in Alice Springs – Andrew went to Vinnies to buy some dress up clothes (for the Black & White Night), then to the Transport Museum. Joy arrived, flying into Alice Springs from Sydney to be greeted by the infamous Orange Vest (“Fool of the Day”) for not being aware of a large rock ... Read more
Day 12 – Ellery Big Hole to Alice Springs
Pancakes for Breaky was great. We strolled to the waterhole that was between two large cliffs, on a newly created path – what a top spot. We left approx. 10am with a stop at Simpson’s Gap. Karl briefing us on the last few days, headed to Alice Springs following the MacDonnell Ranges. Arriving at about ... Read more
Day 11 – Boggy Hole to Ellery Big Hole
It was another cold morning, so the wheelies sat around the fire keeping warm and were being waited on (due to the sandy ground). We left at a reasonable time, with more 4WDriving and spectacular scenery including a perfect campsite at Boggy Hole, our original destination. Stopped briefly at Hermannsburg where we left the trailers ... Read more
Day 10 – Yulara to Boggy Hole
We were packed up and left by 9am headed for Curtin Springs for fuel and drinks. Turning off the highway for Boggy Hole was our first real 4WD experience with long sandy, rutted stretches and our new convoy leader keen to take credit for everything and real quick to point out all mistakes are the ... Read more
Days 8 & 9 – Yulara
At Yulara – Free days at the Rock – most had some rest, as well as other activities, such as helicopter joy flights, camel rides, rock climbers and circumnavigators of Uluru. We had a great view of the sunset over the Rock (Uluru) from the viewing site in the campground. We are meeting a lot ... Read more