The completed trip (trip 3) now now looks like this. (4,219kms one way). Details below the map.
As we said in the last post, just before Mt Isa we stopped at Dajarra. It was an interesting little town where we had the most amazing burger at the general store.
A bunch of Abo blokes over the road had a massive party following a funeral - the party went until 7am, but we thankfully slept through the whole night. They were pretty good really and left us alone.
We were able to hook up to power for free so that was a welcome break from the heat.
I took the opportunity to install the rest of the UHF radio. A small job that had been nagging me for days - its just been far too hot to do up here in the bush.
It meant pulling most of the dash out - easy in a Prado not one Bolt or screw !
Finally finished
We moved on towards Camoolweal, we passed by the BIKE TREE, only missed it about 3 times and had to turn back to see it.
Our camp at Camoolweal below - nice shady spot - and a pub also.
While at the pub, one Abo bloke came in gave us a fist pump tried to chat - but we just could not understand him. , He later bought a box of beer, abused everyone in the pub and left, so that was cool.
Camoolweal is where we crossed into NT. Obligatory image below.
Called into the Barkly Homestead roadhouse for a quick lunch
We stopped and camped at "Threeways". Just needed water and power, I was buggered at this point.
The next day we drove down to Tennant Creek for a looksee. A bit of a warzone, pretty glad we chose not to stay here. But we stopped into the mine Info centre.
And the Tele station on the way out of town.
We then went to see the Devils Pebbles (as it was closer then the Devils Marbles). Located around 12km north of Tennant Creek, the Pebbles Free Camp is a nice quiet spot to pull up for a night or two.
We didn't stay there but, the campground is situated among the outback alongside an interesting rock formation, offering a great spot for some photo ops!
Lake Wood Conservation Park was also worth seeing
A quick nights stay at Banka Banka.
A few long days driving out this way. Green - but very remote.
Then the next leap was a big drive up to the iconic and somewhat funky Daly Waters Pub - and a great camp.
too many Tequilas .....
I had to come to the rescue ...
We stayed a couple of nights and enjoyed the pool ! After the incident in the pub, Allie could not leave the wildlife alone.
We headed north to the Daly River, going the longer way and dropping into the town of Adelaide River. But on the way we stopped into the spooky town of Larimah.
We found the people here very odd - we could not work it out. And it was only after our stay we read this story. Read
this story .... to know more about the murder there. This small place has a real "children of the corn" feel to it.
We travelled north and west to Lee and Jennys Bush camp. Its a really nice place, the hosts were the best you could have. We will be back to this place.
Here near Bamboo Creek - it is famous for catching Barra and I gave it a fair crack. After two days only one bite - but it was huge and nearly tore my arm off, so that kept my interest for the next couple of hours.
Thx to Lee, I learnt a hell of a lot of tricks to catching them but sadly report I did not get one.
I had a bit of a silent challenge on with a mate (Doug) as to who would first get one. He is at Lake Tinnaroo and while I was balling my eyes out - he sends me this picture.
I have to say - well done mate - that is impressive !
Anyway, back over where we are - its very very croccy up here.
Awesome camp site, but unbelievably humid
We stayed 3 nights and headed the 2.5 hours to Darwin.
Trip Stats to follow shortly.
