Pentland & Prairie
. We said we’d go back to Pentland, but we didn’t realise it would quite so soon! We’ve been unsure all along which direction we were going to be taking on this leg of our trip as we meander our…
Wongaling
Lovely – but… We’d been hearing rumours for many many months about a Park at Wongaling Beach called Bali Hai Holiday Park that was an over 18 (aka child-free) Park, and whilst it was stupidly expensive (in our opinion)…
Lucinda
Townsville to Lucinda On the way North, we stopped off at Frances Creek Rest Area for the obligatory wander and wee. It’s another well kept and pretty Rest Area, with great amenities, including electric BBQs that are clean and the…
Rollingstone & Townsville
Rollingstone We desperately felt in need of some serene beach-time after around 5 weeks in the red dust of the outback, so took in 3 nights while we could get them, at one of our favorite haunts at Rollingstone Beach…
Richmond
Richmond – sorta.. The rain had set in overnight, so when we left from Julia Creek most of the drive to Richmond was spent in the rain, with some of it being quite heavy. Our first stop in Richmond…
At the Creek
Cloncurry return The drive from the Isa straight through to Julia Creek was going to be a little longer than we wanted to do in one haul, so we decided that as we’d liked the Cloncurry Van Park so much,…
Normanton to Chinamans Dam
Normanton to Burke & Wills Roadhouse We weren’t wildly sorry to leave Normanton, it just wasn’t for us. The people – especially in the shops, were nice and friendly and the VIC was great, but it just wasn’t a place…
Back on the Road
Back on the Road – Slowly & Simply Well, we’ve been back on the road in Henry Moho for almost a week now, and it feels soooo good to be rolling again. We’re meandering our way towards the Gold…
d10 – 3wk shakedown
Frustrating: We’re still no closer to finding out where the part that is coming from Melbourne is. We were planning to stay in Bowen for 2 nights, and have just had to extend for yet another night, which will…
d6 – 3wk shakedown
When we hadn’t heard anything from the Auto-Elec by around 9am, the Tall One gave him a call just to check in with them. Anticipated: As we expected, the part hasn’t arrived yet, and whilst they will try and…
d5 – 3wk shakedown
We’re not expecting to hear anything from Tim – our Auto-Elec today – so we’ve been having another mostly relaxing day. Breakfast: We spoilt ourselves by going
d4 – 3wk shakedown
We’re choosing to take every day of this Shakedown Trip as an Adventure, and we’re learning as we go. Today has been no different! Bowen: An early start as we had to have Henry at the Auto-Elec by 7am, and…
d3 – 3wk shakedown
It’s the Tall Ones BIRTHDAY!!!! And yes, we love you even more, now you’re 64! Rollingstone An early morning walk along the beach when we first got up for the Short One, and Mabi-Dog. Only two other women on the…
d2 – 3wk shakedown
We had a quiet day today spending time around our campsite doing some reading, writing and emailing auto-electricians from Townsville to Bowen to try and find someone to help us out with the belt that needs to be fitted. We…
d1 – 3wk shakedown
Day One of the Three Week ShakeDown Trip. The start of our three week trip heading down the east coast of Queensland. We’re not sure quite yet where we’re going to end up, but the first night we will be…
Before the Shakedown Trip
The First Big Trip: Before We Leave for ‘The ShakeDown’ The countdown to our first big adventure is officially on! After months of planning, prepping, and the usual hurdles, we’re finally about to embark on our long-awaited three-week road…
