I left Brisbane this morning, currently at Morven QLD. Tomorrow Winton, then Mt. Isa, Tennant Creek, left turn to Alice Springs and all the exciting things to see in that area. I've allowed 18 weeks, which should get me down as far as Coober Pedy, then up to Darwin & Kakadu and other interest up that end. If 18 weeks isn't enough, I'll pick up the rest when I travel around Oz starting the end of the year. However, I have to be back in Brisbane end-Aug for a couple of weeks otherwise I'd be starting my Big Loop.
Look for a HiAce poptop with Loki on the back, hope to catch up with some forum members!
Cheers, Anton
gypsy rover said
01:01 AM Apr 21, 2012
Safe Travels Anton. Watch out for the wildlife.
Cheers!
Chris
Dougwe said
12:46 PM Apr 21, 2012
gypsy rover wrote:
Safe Travels Anton. Watch out for the wildlife.
Cheers!
Chris
And wombats!
fireheart said
02:23 PM Apr 21, 2012
have a wonderful trip Anton. Going out to God's own country. I love the Territory, spent a lot of time there, ahhh the memories of a mispent youth. Travel safe.
dawa said
05:33 PM Apr 21, 2012
Will never do the so-called big lap but hope to go up the center next year.
Please tell where the good sites are and happy travelling
Dawa
Beth54 said
06:43 PM Apr 21, 2012
Loki, were you at the free camp in Morven? I stayed there a couple of years ago and thought it was great.
I can recommend the Waltzing Matilda Caravan Park in Winton. Normally, I don't bother with CP's but this one was worth it. Lovely people, and the $10 dinner was very good. Also the entertainment.
Enjoy!
Loki said
11:57 PM Apr 21, 2012
Thanks everyone! Tonite I'm at The Long Waterhole near Winton, perhaps hear the ghost of the Jolly Swagman, as this is reputedly it. I'm testing out free camping at the moment as I've set my van up for that and hopefully won't have any problems, but if there are any I'd really rather find out while there is better opportunity for fixing them. Winton is a lovely and friendly town!
And Yes, I was at the free camp at Morven Rec Ground, I've stayed there a couple of times and it is great! This time I only stayed the night, pulled in at dusk, out again at dawn.
So far I've managed to dodge all the wombats!
Cheers, Anton
yeoeleven said
05:04 AM Apr 23, 2012
Hi Anton,
will be in Darwin later this year, July approx. Will look out for your van.
Currently in Karratha hoping to get some work done on the van.
All the best for your travels,
John
_wombat_ said
03:52 PM Apr 23, 2012
don't miss the Devils Marbel's NT look in the camps book, you must stay over night to see the sunset a must do.
here are some pics I took a couple of years back, you will enjoy.
Beth54 said
12:38 AM Apr 24, 2012
Beautiful photos Wombat. And I just realised that it's 29 years since I was there! God, I'm getting old!
_wombat_ said
12:42 AM Apr 24, 2012
Thanks Beth, we were there about 3 years ago, so there must have been more marbles grown since you were there
rastas said
02:32 AM Apr 24, 2012
Hi Womat
Magnificent pictures.
Rastas
_wombat_ said
02:42 AM Apr 24, 2012
thanks rastas, I must admit they are some of my favourites
fireheart said
06:18 AM Apr 24, 2012
Beautiful Wombat. That is why it is God's own country out there. Magnificent.
_wombat_ said
02:28 PM Apr 24, 2012
thanks for the comments fireheart, we usually stay 3-4 days at the marbels, was only $5 a night when we were last there, honesty box system, but you should see the vans that just drive through and pay nothing, that really annoys me, especially when it is not that espensive.
Loki said
03:48 AM Apr 25, 2012
Great photos Wombat! I'll be there in a few days. hope the rain stops tho! Anzac Day in Tennant Creek, then the Pebbles, then head south picking up the Marbles on the way.
I endorse your comment about supporting the honesty boxes, without cheaper campsites many people - me being one - could not afford the travel.
Clyde Camel said
05:56 AM May 7, 2012
Hey Loki, Make sure you check out the Litchfield National Park. I liked it better than Kakadu. It is closer to Darwin and in my book is superior, particularly for a short visit. You need several days or a week to get the best from Kakadu.
The best part of Kakadu for me was Urbirr: http://www.kakadunationalparkaustralia.com/Ubirr.htm Brilliant Aboriginal rock paintings that included a painting of a Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger).
Happy travels, Clyde Camel
_wombat_ said
04:08 PM May 7, 2012
Clyde Camel wrote:
Hey Loki, Make sure you check out the Litchfield National Park. I liked it better than Kakadu. It is closer to Darwin and in my book is superior, particularly for a short visit. You need several days or a week to get the best from Kakadu.
The best part of Kakadu for me was Urbirr: http://www.kakadunationalparkaustralia.com/Ubirr.htm Brilliant Aboriginal rock paintings that included a painting of a Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger).
Happy travels, Clyde Camel
Totally agree with you Clyde in regards to Litchfield NP.
Please don't get me started on Kakadu we will not go back to Kakadu until they remove the $25 pp entry fee, and their current policy of letting locals in free, we spend a lot of money getting to the NT and then they slug us for extra entry fees and no discount for pensioner's, I had a letter from The Hon Ferguson MP saying that pensioner consessions were being considered at the mext meeting. don't hold your breath.
Now I get off of my soapbox, if you have not been to Kakadu then it is worth a visit, but as Clyde said a week would be about right to see most of it.
I left Brisbane this morning, currently at Morven QLD. Tomorrow Winton, then Mt. Isa, Tennant Creek, left turn to Alice Springs and all the exciting things to see in that area. I've allowed 18 weeks, which should get me down as far as Coober Pedy, then up to Darwin & Kakadu and other interest up that end. If 18 weeks isn't enough, I'll pick up the rest when I travel around Oz starting the end of the year. However, I have to be back in Brisbane end-Aug for a couple of weeks otherwise I'd be starting my Big Loop.
Look for a HiAce poptop with Loki on the back, hope to catch up with some forum members!
Cheers, Anton
Safe Travels Anton. Watch out for the wildlife.
Cheers!
Chris
And wombats!
Will never do the so-called big lap but hope to go up the center next year.
Please tell where the good sites are and happy travelling
Dawa
Loki, were you at the free camp in Morven? I stayed there a couple of years ago and thought it was great.
I can recommend the Waltzing Matilda Caravan Park in Winton. Normally, I don't bother with CP's but this one was worth it. Lovely people, and the $10 dinner was very good. Also the entertainment.
Enjoy!
And Yes, I was at the free camp at Morven Rec Ground, I've stayed there a couple of times and it is great! This time I only stayed the night, pulled in at dusk, out again at dawn.
So far I've managed to dodge all the wombats!
Cheers,
Anton
Hi Anton,
will be in Darwin later this year, July approx. Will look out for your van.
Currently in Karratha hoping to get some work done on the van.
All the best for your travels,
John
don't miss the Devils Marbel's NT look in the camps book, you must stay over night to see the sunset a must do.
http://travel.ninemsn.com.au/domesticbasic/nt/654439/the-devils-marbles-northern-territory
here are some pics I took a couple of years back, you will enjoy.
Beautiful photos Wombat. And I just realised that it's 29 years since I was there! God, I'm getting old!
Thanks Beth, we were there about 3 years ago, so there must have been more marbles grown since you were there
Hi Womat
Magnificent pictures.
Rastas
thanks rastas, I must admit they are some of my favourites
thanks for the comments fireheart, we usually stay 3-4 days at the marbels, was only $5 a night when we were last there, honesty box system, but you should see the vans that just drive through and pay nothing, that really annoys me, especially when it is not that espensive.
I endorse your comment about supporting the honesty boxes, without cheaper campsites many people - me being one - could not afford the travel.
Make sure you check out the Litchfield National Park. I liked it better than Kakadu. It is closer to Darwin and in my book is superior, particularly for a short visit. You need several days or a week to get the best from Kakadu.
The best part of Kakadu for me was Urbirr: http://www.kakadunationalparkaustralia.com/Ubirr.htm Brilliant Aboriginal rock paintings that included a painting of a Thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger).
Happy travels,
Clyde Camel
Totally agree with you Clyde in regards to Litchfield NP.
Please don't get me started on Kakadu
we will not go back to Kakadu until they remove the $25 pp entry fee, and their current policy of letting locals in free, we spend a lot of money getting to the NT and then they slug us for extra entry fees and no discount for pensioner's, I had a letter from The Hon Ferguson MP saying that pensioner consessions were being considered at the mext meeting. don't hold your breath.
Now I get off of my soapbox, if you have not been to Kakadu then it is worth a visit, but as Clyde said a week would be about right to see most of it.