Bush Poetry – Outbakkers

October 11, 2020October 11, 2020

Welcome Paul

8th June 2002: Port Headland – Coongan River (near Marble Bar)

Say goodbye to our fellow campers, pick up supplies & petrol and head toward to Marble Bar almost 200kms away. We set up camp on the Coongan River around 45kms north of Marble Bar. Amazingly we are the only campers here for our two nights stay. We have an easy afternoon relaxing and explore the area the next day visiting Dolena Gorge, Kitty’s Gap and Copping Gap. The drive to Kitty’s Gap is on a pretty rough 4WD track but with good scenery… plenty of red dirt and greenery after the recent rains.

August 16, 2020August 22, 2020

Ningaloo

22 May 2002: Mt Augustus – Coral Bay

Broke camp to drive west to the coast. A 500km day and virtually dirt roads all the way. The roads aren’t too bad, just a couple of soft spots, a hang over from the recent rains.

May 20, 2020

August Augustus

10th May 2002: Gladstone – Carnarvon

We make our way to Carnarvon where we decide to spend a few days catching up on maintenance of the camper, shopping, washing, etc. We also book a flight for Julie’s dad from Melbourne to Broome in mid-June so he can join us for around 11 weeks while we explore the Kimberley region.

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

Julie’s Gold Rush

24th April 2002: Leonora – Mt Magnet

We head off 125kms north together with Harry & Roselyn on the old Agnew Road to the place of the same name (good dirt road) and then west to Sandstone where we looked around some historic sights – London Bridge, Brewery and Contradiction Wall. Then headed off further west to Mt Magnet.

February 1, 2020

The Son of Gwalia

16th April 2002: Stirling Ranges National Park – Cape Richie

Our quick set up – hiking tent & bivouac

Broke camp in overcast conditions that saw some light drizzle. Off to the Lily Windmill – a replica of a Dutch windmill. Drove south to Cape Riche to have a look and decided to camp there as not many around (which was surprising after Parry Beach & Cosy Corner). Quick camp set up with the hiking tent & bivouac.

January 17, 2020January 11, 2020

Stirling Strolls

12 April 2002: Albany – Porongurup National Park

40km drive north to the Porongurup National Park, where we walk the 4km Castle Rock trail. Good panoramas from the top of an aptly name group of boulders, Albany in the south, Stirling Ranges in the north.

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019

Easter Camping in the South West

24th March 2002: Manjimup – Warren National Park

Broke camp at a very slow pace and drove to our reconnoited “Easter spots”. Found a good site by the river where not much room for an Easter hoarde… we thought!

July 27, 2019

Southern WA – Some of the Best Beaches in Australia

28 January 2002: Esperance – Thomas River (Cape Arid National Park)

We travel 120kms east to Cape Arid NP which is along the coast, almost south of Balladonia on the Nullabor. Isolated camping and brilliant beaches.

July 13, 2019

Western Australia – first days

20 January 2002: Nullarbor Roadhouse – Caiguna

Into WA for our first time – we have now officially been to every state & territory of Australia!

Extensive quarantine on the border involving the loss of honey, lettuce and zucchini. Stop at Cocklebiddy Cave where we descend into an amazing underground lake some 150 metres into the earth. Then onto Caiguna, our 3rd timezone for the day) for an overnight stop.

June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

South Austalia – Gate Duty

3rd January 2002: Mainwater Well (Gammon Ranges NP) – Arkaroola (Mt Painter Wildlife Sanctuary)

Circuitous route to Arkaroola via a 4WD track of varying quality through the national park and private property with many gates to open…..