Ningaloo

Well Im sorry its been a while since thye last post but been a bit busy and not enough time to post but here we are at Ningaloo camped just behind the frontal dunes about 50mtrs from the beach.

Preparing for the trip up here from sth of perth some 1200 klms sth of us was expensive as we had to stock up on evrything that we needeed for at least 2 weeks plus other stuff as we are in a pretty remote area closest shopping is 300klm round trip to exmouth.

The fishing has been good and the weather allthough a bit windy has been great and we have been swimming most days snorkelling and watching the reef fish as well from the boat and the Kayaks.

The extra weight that I was carrying in the car and Van comming up has taken its toll on the rear shocks as I found out a couple of days ago that I had a broken shockie in the rear but as luck had it Relatives of Micks son was comming up yesterday and he bought up a new pair for me and I'm very gratefull for him doing this for us and they have all been fitted to the car today and all is well again

Better get going as its beer time and maybe a swim before that

Kimbo

Donnybrook

We have moved down to Donnybrook nr Bunbury sth of Perth for a week or so staying at Vickies sisters farm. We had a camp oven pork roast last night and it was pretty good I must say.Ned and Vickie had a big night Mick and I were very well behaved was a great night around the fire. The stars here of a night are very bright. We have finally started to sit back and relax now we have reached the west coast and with great company our mates Mick and Vicky. Mick and Vicky are really biting on the bit for the 15th April to arrive as Pop, Vickies elderly dad is flying out to Melbourne to stay at Daughters there and then they can get away to Ningaloo with us Tagging along for a few months of fishing, swimming and snorkling and just totally relaxing. The sticker in my previous post is so true Sundays are so tiring LOL Kimbo

Safety Bay

Hi everyone here we are at Safety Bay South of Perth till the weekend before we leave and head south to Donneybrook to the Bros sis in laws farm for a few days R&R.

The weather is perfect 30+ deg everyday.

The next couple of weeks will be spent getting ready to head to Ningaloo I have organised allready for the boat motor service and we are booked in

Not much to say here tonight but alls good

Kimbo

Credo stn

Here we are tonight at a place I can't pronounce but about 300klm + east of Perth. The Nullabor crossing was good but very wet we saw it at its' best a green state. We now have a better understanding of what to expect on the way home and will spend more time on the way back. We have been at Credo Station 70 klm nth of Coolgardie for the last 5 or so days Credo being a 1.1 million acre stn and the host Al and Sharron were great people and when we are heading home will be heading there again for a stop over. Being at Credo and so remote really gives a understanding of how HARD life must have been in the old days considering in 2011 they still only have Generater power backed up by solar and the nights are so DARK walking a few meteres can be so hazardous as I found out LOL ,bloody stumps and the granite rocks plus a face dont mix a few battle scars and a bit of blood. To be continued. Photos will be posted soon. Kimbo

spot the lizard

Here we are at Camp 4 w310 after xing the Nullabor what a long drive and all straight rds and BLOODY expensive fuel dearest being $1.99 a litre and having a headwind didn't help either yesterday, today was a bit better.The weather has been different as well raining,yes since we left streaky bay and the country across the nullabor is very green to say the least .

We will be going to Creedo stn tomorrow reference being look 70klm nth Coolgardie Rowlands lagoon Camps4 w340 closest points and I will update when we leave there dont know when that will be hopefully with a bit of yella metal in me pocket will see LOL

Till we next have service which will probably be a SUNDAY cyas

Kimbo

We will be leaving our campsite here tomorrow heading for a stn called Creedo which is closer to camps w340 in camps 4 and will haqve no acces to ph or anything else from my understanding. The property is 70 k nth of Coolgardie if any one wishes to have a look

Spot the Lizard?

Penong SA

After 2 days at Streaky bay and rain both days glad to be out of their the van park I cant recommend reminded us both of the parks in Broome very unsociable and very clicky IMO.
We did meet a couple of Bushtracker owners (locals) Heather and Lloyd whom Heather knocked on our door asking if we were the couple who were looking to buy a Bushtracker van (micks set up) NOT LIKELY was the response but we enjoyed a morning coffee at the local bakery with them then a BBQ tea with them at there beautifull home overlooking the streaky bay then again this morning I saw them on their morning walk around the town and we were invited around to replenish the water tank and morning tea.Lovelier people you would never meet.

We are now at Penong and will refuel in the morning as this is the last fuel (cheap) till Norseman 1200klm away and we are not sure of anything from here as we have never travelled these rds before.

The weather the last 4 days hasn't been the best and has been raining, the locals would probably say heavy rain enough be a PITA.

So till we next get coverage I will update then.

PS to Glenn and Brian have been in contact with Alan at Creedie stn? and will be definately be calling in for a stay on way over and on way bak home

Continuing our travels on Sunday

Kimbo

Point Labatt seal colony

Streaky Bay

Murphies Haystacks

Walkers Rocks

We left Walkers xing yesterday as the wind was still blowing

hard, was up at Midnight closing the awning and packing away chairs just in case it rained.We headed out and we did see this woodfired bread shop but didnt stop wish we had of now after the comment from lizard but only saw the comment tonight .

We Followed the Bro's advice and went to Murphies Haystacks which are very interesting and then onto Point Labett and viewed the sea lion colony all lazing about in the water and on the sand was funny watching them laying in the waves and being rolled up and down the beach.The rd from the haystacks is dirt but in very good condition so wouldnt have been a problem to rd vans if they wished to do that route.

We arrived at Streaky Bay and Booked into the van park for a night or too need to wash clothes and fill tanks and with the level 5 water restrictions here in SA it is hard finding taps to fill up the water tanks so this will have to do allthough the neighbours arnt real friendly, think they didnt like us pulling up beside them now I remember why I dont like van parks .And now I just get of the ph with the bro he's got a good mate up the rd where we could have stayed.

We are now here in a reliable service area after our last post, we have been at Lisbon cove a very bueatiful spot overlooking the beach but without the wind which we recieved.
We left there this morning heading south into a strong headwind calling into Tumby Bay for a look then Louth bay, worth staying but to early in the morning for us to stop so we headed south towards Port Lincoln where we stopped to do some shopping.
Port Lincoln was a very Caravan friendly town I thought as they provided many caravan parking spots usually on a corner close to amenities.

From Port Lincoln we turned North and a tail wind Yahoo called in for a look at Coffin bay and Lunch and onto Elliston what a nice town but the splash of fuel at $1.63 a litre was hurtfull we are now at a spot called Walkers rocks 140k s of Streaky bay bewdiful scenery and miles of beach driving

Port Gibbon The Knob s558 camps 4

The Knob
View from Bedrom












We left Port Augusta this morning after sayin our hoo roos to Brian and Lis and headed towards Whyalla where we hit the rain or should i say the aftermath of a heavy storm at one stage hitting a huge puddle across the rd that felt like we were in a submarine
as our vision with wipers running flat out was blurred for for some seconds making Ned grab the holy cow handles.
We may stay here another night will determine that in the morning see what the weather does as at the moment it's blowing and has been raining if it keeps raining we are out of here as the rd is pretty muddy and slippery to say the least but I'm up to the challenge I think

Port Augusta

$2 each Bargain

Murray River Waikerie lookout

Last night we stayed at Lock 9 free camp on the Murray was a tight track but we got in Ok. We camped on the track as the river was up a bit thinking no more about it till today you can read why after the outlook from our kitchen window was beautiful and the big Carp swimming on the edges were amazing. (Will load some pics soon)

Well today we arrived here in Pt Augusta our original intentions were to stay around on the Murray river at some free camps we know of but as we found out around Waikerie the river was up a little bit, places like Ramco and Hogwash were under water not a little bit but a lot, Mick if you remember Hogwash turn of Bituman 100 mtrs down the dirt rd was a mtre at least deep.
Cadel ferry ride the ramp was at least 1/2 way up the ramp, was amazing to see from the last time we crossed here and the surrounding countryside is so green and lush a real change in the scenery from our last visit.
The downside from this is the damn locust on the fly they do make a mess of the windscreen and the front of car not looking forward to cleaning.

Mandy I reckon you will love it if you were to follow the Murray and seeing it so lush and green

Anyway we will see where we go from here I think Eyre pininsula might be OK but being a long weekend here will look at all the options

Leaving Maldon

We will be leaving Maldon on Thursday heading toward Port Augusta.
Hopefully Brian & Lis might be able to catch up as we will not be heading to Adelaide and he needs to put some K's up on the 200 series anyway.

We still haven't found any gold and will give it the last chance tomorrow morning before we leave but all the same have found it to be good fun and will next try when we get to the west around Kalgoorlie later in the year.

Fuel prices are becoming a real worry but slowly we will go on and sort that out as we head west, cant complain as it would still be the same at home might just have to take more time than we wanted to to get to the west.

Good to see John and Rhonda have started to follow on, as we only travel on Sundays LOL

Maldon Vic

OK now that I have revived this site I will try and keep it updated a bit more.

Left home Sunday for a leisurely 2 day drive down the Hume hwy

We are currently camped at free camp Mallies in the golden triangle of Vic at a little town called Maldon
It has been really cold mornings down as low as 5degrees thank goodness Ned has the heater.
We have been gold Fossicking the last 2 days we havn't had much success only bullets and boot tacks so far but Mally has found a small Nugget as they say ya have to find 300 bits of junk to 1 piece of gold.
We keep battling on for the fortune which we may need to be able to pay for the rising fuel prices

Kimbo