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Happywanderer


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Some will be wondering what has happened to our group as we haven't posted for some time. Main reason being the internet is fairly poor in most of our overnight spots.

We have now split into two groups, leaving Jules, Billeee and Mel in Darwin, the remaining 3 being Colleen ame25, Solosteve and myself having moved on to WA. Not having seen much of Darwin and surrounding areas we have left that for next winter and will go back there again for a longer period.

After leaving Katherine we headed west finding some great spots to stay overnight, one being Victoria River Roadhouse where we stayed for two nights at 7.50 a night per person unpowered. What a great place that was. Great photo opportunities, toilets, showers and dump point.

We crossed the border yesterday and spent the day in Kununarra getting supplies before heading out west, we are now at Leycesters Camp about 100 ks north east of Halls Creek.

Photos from Victoria River Roadhouse

 



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Very handy having Colleen along. Having lived in this area most of her life she has inside info on all sorts of things. These are wild passionfruit, very sweet.



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Burn off across the road at Bridge Creek. You can see the hawks swirling around ready to catch any escaping wildlife running from the flames.



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Great photos Happy Wanderer.

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OMG Happywander, we were (we still are) in Kununurra at the same time.  We have been here since last Thursday!



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Oh No. That's the trouble when we can't always get internet. I even went to the market. I suppose you were there too. We will meet up some time, I hope. We've been trying long enough, where do you go next?

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Yes, we were at the markets also.  Our plan after here is to spend a couple of days in Wyndham, then down to Lake Argyle, followed by Bungle Bungles, Halls Creek, Wolfe Creek before returning via Kununurra, then off towards Darwin.  Have heard from Oldboar, meeting up with them tomorrow - not sure if Jules and Billeeeee or MSG will be arriving at the same time.  (When we were on the Gibb, we were without internet for over 14 days.)



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We will be in Darwin next weekend (Sat 14th) for a few days.
Depends if we find a camp somewhere reasonable.
I contacted the Polo grounds but not available for next 3 weeks.
Any suggestions???

Love to meetup with other GN's.

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Welcome to WA

Lovely pics HW.

There are some lovely secluded camping spots along the Ord. Big Crocs though.

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WELCOME to WA guys, you made it.

Loved the hawks shot

looking forward to you all getting down this way but the weather is getting colder.



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Love the NT Tux'

Black shorts, black thongs, and hat. All that's missing is the cane biggrin

 

 



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Thanks for the photo's and feedback Marj, glad you are all having a great time. smile



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A bit chilly here this morning, down to 11 degrees, have to hunt for a jumper.
He's still in the same Tux Kendo, can't be feeling the cold.

Patto, I think there was to be some international polo on at the grounds, that's why it would be shut. Don't know enough about Darwin to help you out.

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The Polocrosse National Championships are being held at Fred's Pass from 7th - 13th July. Is this where you were enquiring about Patto? If any GN's are up that way at this time and interested in horse sports, this is a great game to watch.

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good to hear from you again Marj
You are going tooooooo fast, take your time and see as much as you can now, as you may not get back again
Lake Argyle is a must see, as are most places on the touristy list, see them once and make up your mind about going back
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welcome to WA.. we've not been up that far yet but hope to go :) Enjoy your travels! :)

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AmandaJayne wrote:

welcome to WA.. we've not been up that far yet but hope to go :) Enjoy your travels! :)

 Hey, AJ where have you been, long time no see.



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You're doing well HW. Enjoy the trip. Great you have company.

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Glad you are enjoying yourselves - we are now at the showgrounds in Kununurra - going on a flight over the Bungle Bungles, Lake Argyle, the Argyle diamond mine and around about on Wednesday morning - can't wait!!!

Hi to you all - take care and have lots of fun!

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Hi Jules,

good to see you are enjoying yourselves, I suppose you cannot get into the bungles with your MH, it's a good trip, enjoy your flight and we expect to see some pics. biggrin



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Patto44 wrote:

We will be in Darwin next weekend (Sat 14th) for a few days.
Depends if we find a camp somewhere reasonable.
I contacted the Polo grounds but not available for next 3 weeks.
Any suggestions???

Love to meetup with other GN's.

Patto

 Head further up the highway towards Winnellie.  Place called Robbie Robbins Reserve, cheapest place to stay if you don't have a friend with a rural block.  They also take dogs.

Cheers

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Allara, Robbie Robbins Reserve is the polo grounds where we stayed. Right next to the prison. Closed for 3 weeks.

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I know you are planning to return next year, but you are missing soooo much at the rate you are moving on. Is there a reason for not slowing down and looking around places?

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wendyv wrote:

I know you are planning to return next year, but you are missing soooo much at the rate you are moving on. Is there a reason for not slowing down and looking around places?

 HW, it looks like you are heading our way for the winter weather, try and stay where you are for a couple of months.



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We travel between 100 and 200 ks a day. Stay 2 or 3 days at each spot even if they say 24 hours. Don't have the money for anything expensive in tours and I wanted to be in Fitzroy Crossing in time for my birthday.
Howzat !!!

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Your birthday is the day after Mr D's



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Does he want to go to Fitzroy Crossing too. Meet at the Bloodhouse Hotel onpension day lol

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I think we will only be as far as Bungle Bungles by then...  And he wanted fish and chips for his birthday dinner!  Will have to see what WeberQ dishes up.



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do not stay at the CP in FC just before you cross the river at FC is the Resort on the right, much better place to stop, tell them that wombat sent you, it will not help but it sounds good.biggrin

DM, wht not go to the supermarket at the Bungle Bungles, if you beleive that then you will believe anything. biggrin

Enjoy your travels guys.



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Actually, hoping their might be a MacDonalds or Subway there somewhere!wink



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