The road to Wyndham meandered through the mountains. There were no lanes to overtake slower vehicles, and sometimes we trailed for miles, waiting for a long stretch of straight route. The Grotto Just before Wyndham we stopped at The Grotto that is located 20 km from the town. The Grotto is a set of small canyons filled…
Spring Creek Track We started early in the morning, and once off-highway, we entered Spring Creek Track for an 80 km drive on a dirt road to Bungle Bungles. We covered the distance in less than 2 hours. We used our Hema GPS Navigator to make sure we stay on track. Spring Creek Track was winding with…
Welcome to Kununurra It was July, which is peak tourist season, and we could see thousands of travellers with their shiny caravans. All of the caravan parks were packed with people. Kununurra is a popular stopover for visitors before heading to the Kimberley region. The town has a population of around 5,000 people and only…
Katherine – preparation before heading to WA We’ve arrived in Katherine once again, planning to stay for a couple of days before making our way to Lake Argyle. The day started off a bit stressful as we raced around all the caravan parks, trying to find a powered site that wasn’t already taken. Luckily, we…
Edith Falls – beautiful but closed This time our destination was Litchfield National Park. The morning was quite chilly, but we left Katherine without any major regrets. It was a 240-kilometer journey from Katherine to Batchelor. On the way to Bachelor, we stopped to see Edith Falls. Unfortunately, the trails were closed due to high water…
Katherine is a charming town located in the Northern Territory of Australia. Situated at the junction of the Katherine River and the Stuart Highway, this small town is often referred to as the gateway to the Top End, and for good reason. From the stunning natural wonders of Nitmiluk National Park to the rich cultural…
Mataranka – The Capital of Never Never Mataranka or should we call it “The capital of the Never Never” is located in the Northern Territory, 90 km south of Katherine. The famous hot springs are located in Elsey National Park and they are certainly worth visiting. Mataranka, located midway between Alice Springs to Darwin, is a must-visit…
Taylor Creek Camping On the way to Devils Marbles and Mataranka, we stopped at Ti Tree. It is a typical roadhouse on the way up, with many Aboriginal people around the place. Later on, we fueled up at Barrow Creek (population 11) and had a little surprise. There was a nice local, historic pub there…
Alice Springs is often considered the unofficial capital of the Red Centre, with a population of approximately 26,000 people, making it the second most populous town in the Northern Territory. Its remote location far from major Australian cities gives it a unique atmosphere. Surprisingly, Alice Springs is a green and well-maintained town compared to other…
Agnes Creek – First Free Camping Following an action-packed four days in Coober Pedy, we set our sights on the Red Centre and began our journey northwards. With a considerable distance of 690 kilometers still to cover to reach Alice Springs, we decided to take a break and rest at a free camping ground located…
