Yes, we made much of our destination in our previous posts, but Broome ended up being a pit-stop this time round. We did the obligatory town beach park and walk, but we’d heard so much about the Dampier Peninsula that we were back on the Broome-Cape Leveque road just before sunset, re-stocked and looking forwardContinue reading “The Dampier Peninsula Part 1”
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The Dampier Peninsula Part 2
What an amazing day ! We rocked up at the booking office just before nine to join a motley crew of 4WD’s , ready for our first ‘tag-along’ tour. Brian arrived fashionably late and we were soon on our way. Our access road had been closed to the public for some months (more on thatContinue reading “The Dampier Peninsula Part 2”
Broome or Bust – Downtime in Derby
On the road is a lot of fun and we have settled into a nice set-up/pull-down routine. Still, we’re finding that after 10-12 days free camping and being on the move, sitting still for a few days allows us to repair, recharge and re-stock. And so we found ourselves in Derby and our first smellContinue reading “Broome or Bust – Downtime in Derby”
Broome or Bust – Mimbi Caves
We had planned to stop at another roadside camp area, but when we checked the tour time for Mimbi Caves (8am), we decided to head straight there and the adjacent Jarlaloo Riwi Campground. The cave tours and campground are a local indigenous initiative, a work in progress for several years. We loved the campground. WellContinue reading “Broome or Bust – Mimbi Caves”
Broome or Bust – Wolfe Creek
We left early the next morning to avoid the heat (poor Melburnians) with no destination in mind. First stop was Halls Creek to pick up some fuel, ice and a few essentials. The bush internet has Halls Creek as a “problemâ€, so we spent the night at Caroline Spring, a few clicks out of town. Continue reading “Broome or Bust – Wolfe Creek”
Broome or Bust -Marlgu
I thought I’d be doing a page on Wyndham, but unfortunately, it’s one of those towns that appears out on it’s feet. Port Wyndham is definitely on the canvass. Yes, the pies were delicious but was it worth the 120klm round trip? No. However, two spots along the way made this diversion worth it. TheContinue reading “Broome or Bust -Marlgu”
Broome or Bust – Kununarra
We were literally driving out of the caravan park, when The Great Unhitching brought us to a sudden halt. All had gone well that morning. The caravan seemed to silently glide onto the tow ball. Now that was unusual enough to remember but no reference point for concern (now THAT has all changed). Locked inContinue reading “Broome or Bust – Kununarra”
Broome or Bust -Lake Argyll
We’ve learnt a few lessons and a couple of tricks in the two weeks before we left Darwin. Firstly, rotate your van tyres. Just because the caravan is following you around like a puppy doesn’t mean the tyres are wearing nice and evenly. We had an issue with the slide-out and required the assistance ofContinue reading “Broome or Bust -Lake Argyll”
Heaven on a Stick
Stingray Head is not on most maps or apps. Even how to get there won’t be found on Google. It’s a whisper between free campers and a few Darwinites and you will see why. Located less than 100klm from Darwin, this cliff top, ocean view hideaway is where, if you only had a week toContinue reading “Heaven on a Stick”
Kakadu Part 1
The popular misconception about Kakadu is that it’s buried deep within Arnhem Land. The reality is it starts about 90 minutes from Darwin. As usual, we spent the best part of a day prepping the Jeep and van. We wanted everything to be clean and tidy for at least the first 24 hours. We allowedContinue reading “Kakadu Part 1”