(written by Nancy) We have had a couple of great rest days in Katherine and we are taking another day off tomorrow to finalise all of our chores before we hit the road again. The campsite is nice and we have a good spot, other than the lack of a single blade of grass.... For … Continue reading Rest days in Katherine

(written by Dave) After a great dinner and nice sunset, we thought we'd have a good sleep in the park. Not to be as it was a rough night at the Territory Manor in Mataranka. We could never really figure out where it was coming from but there was some pretty loud music going until … Continue reading Express-way to Katherine – Mataranka to Katherine (110/4871ks)

(written by Nancy) Nice sleep in at the campground – there wasn't much stirring around us until at least 7:30, when the 'Wilderness Challenge' people camped next to us got up. We laughed a bit, as they are being carted around in a big 4-wheel van, going from Cairns to Broome – must be a … Continue reading Rest Day in Mataranka at the spa

(written by Nancy) Thankfully the crocodiles did not escape from their cages overnight as we were the easiest targets in the caravan park - we survived the night. Actually slept pretty good. Last night we met these two very funny guys (one who's nickname was Porkie) who were travelling together up to Darwin – they were giving … Continue reading To the spa we go, I hope – Larrimah to Mataranka (76/4761ks)

(written by Dave) Interesting night in the camp overnight. The crew watching the big show in the pub came back in various states of inebriation. The nice quiet couple camped next us, whom looked quite innocent in the afternoon were really hooting it up – the wife making a very loud phone call just outside … Continue reading WWII History day on the Stuart – Daly Waters to Larrimah (93/4685ks)

(written by Nancy) Very quiet in the campground last night so we slept pretty good. And, because we had a short day Dave didn't insist on getting up while it was still dark. Always much easier packing things up when it is light than in the dark! Even with the later wake-up we were up … Continue reading Easy day (finally!) – Dunmarra to Daly Waters (52/4593k)

(written by Dave) We survived the night in the Elliott van park (note, it would be a stretch to actually call it a caravan park). The police made no further visits that we know of. Two corners of our tent were pee'd on by one of the stray dogs wandering about (nice), but at least we … Continue reading Hard day on the Stuart – Elliott to Dunmarra (101/4541 ks)

(written by Nancy (again...)) Up early at Banka Banka – pretty cold this morning – perhaps it is just the dark that makes you feel that way! There is some kind of Outback Adventure tour that stops at this place and when I went into the 'abolution block' early this morning it was chock-a-block with young … Continue reading Stuart Highway Express – Banka Banka Station to Elliot (155/4440k)

(written by Nancy) (note from Dave: Blues Win, Blues Win!!! NSW 18, Queensland 8, State of Origin II)) Another quiet night at the caravan parks, other than the packs of dogs barking in unison at random times during the night. It did not seem as cold this morning when we finally got up and moving … Continue reading Tailwinds on the Stuart Highway – Tennant Creek to Banka Banka Station (101/4285k)

(written by Dave) We woke early, even though it was a rest day – you just get in a rhythm. Perhaps it was me fidgeting, in anticipation of our pancake breakfast as well. Yes, that's right, we finally got to have pancakes today and they were great. We split a full batch between the two … Continue reading Tennant Creek chore day – interesting town