Sunday 1st Sept

Arckaringa Station – Coober Pedy

We have been on the road 6 weeks and this morning the managers of the property have kindly taken us out to a great area he came across a few days before and really amazing.  We were on our way now as it is 11:00am and we still have a few hundred ks on dirt.  Into Coober Pedy at about 12:30 and decided to get a room at the Stuart Range Caravan park.  Had some lunch at Johns Pizza bar before walking around town looking at opals.  Just before sunset we made our way out to the breakaways for some pics.

Saturday 31st Aug

Old Andado – Arckaringa Station (Painted Desert)

On the way to Mt Dare Pete had some problems with his fuel so once in at Mt Dare he got a fuel filter and that fixed it.  Left Mt Dare about 11:00am on the way to Oodnadatta for a cold drink in the road house.  The road was not too bad a bit rocky we stopped into Eringa Ruins & Lindsay Creek which has good camping. Before getting to Arckaringa station stopped at the Painted Desert to take some photos could not stay long the flies, flies are still bad.

 

Friday 30th Aug

Chambers Pillars – Old Andado

Today we are on the old Ghan railway line and this time it has been graded and the road is good.  Pam & Jack left us at Bundooma Siding as they are very sick with the flu and could not continue with us.  We passed Engoordina Siding Ruins through Finke after Pete & John had a play on the race track.  Lunch after New Crown Homestead then onto Old Andado arrived there about 2:30pm we were the only ones there for sometime until some other campers turned up.  It was a very hot day and the flies nearly carried us away. Camped there the night and early morning had a bit of a storm with wind and a bit of lighting.

Thursday 29th Aug

Kings Canyon – Chambers Pillars

Pauls Birthday, Today was an early start as we will go via Earnest Giles road and not sure what it will be like.  Once on this road we had to let down tyres as it was a bit corrugated but not too bad.  We stopped in at Henbury Meteorite Created for morning tea and a look around the files are bad today.  We had to fuel at Stuart Wells before heading back 20ks to Hugh River stock route.  We had lunch under the rail line lots of gates on this track.  Arrived at Chambers Pillars at 3pm and the flies drove we mad as it was very hot.

Wednesday 28th Aug

Kings Canyon

Pete, Robin, Paul & I did the big walk so we set off around 7:00am, John came with us as he was going to do the short walk.  Pam & Jack decided they would do the short walk as Jack was not well, we took about 3 ½ hrs to do the walk and it was getting very hot.  We met the others at the Kings Canyon resort for a drink in the bar before heading back to camp.  We stopped off at some springs and some went for a short walk I went back with Jack to camp.  Sat by the pool for awhile be for the others returned.  We went and had a look around the station had an ice cream at the shop.

Tuesday 27th Aug

Ayres rock – Kings Canyon

Today the McKinley's & Bamforths left us for home and we continued on after hitting the shops to get some supplies.  We made it to Curtin springs for lunch which was good.  A nice drive to Kings Canyon which is all on tar.  The temp was climbing today and we arrived at Kings Creek camp about 3pm set up camp and looked around.

 

Monday 26th Aug

40ks before Olgers – Ayres rock

Today will be a big day as we have some walking to do the valley of the winds is the first on 7.6ks most of it in the sun very hot and took us 2 – 3hrs.  In the afternoon the boys climbed ulur which took them 2 ½ hrs it had been closed for the last 3 days and had just opened at 1:00 today.  Hung around for the sunset before heading into camp and setting up tents in the dark.

Sunday 25th Aug

Giles –

Early morning visit to the Weather station which was good they don’t usually do tours on the weekend so the guy on duty took us around while he was working great information.  Back to the roadhouse (Warakurna) before heading out, stopped at Beadell tree (blaze tree) before back tracking a little looking for a billa bong which we did not find.  Lunch in a quarry off the road. Through Docker River and Lasserter’s cave.  We camped 40ks before the Olgers for the night.

Saturday 24th Aug

 

Camp Beadell – Giles

Little Ian had left his key to the car in the tent so they had to retrieve them before we go on the road (shackle for him today).  Notabills hill was the first stop then thryptmene Bore where we saw 2 camels on top of a sand dune watching us.  At Beadell tree there was camel prints everywhere not camels.  We now turn onto Heather Hwy it was very rutted and very slow going in spots.  The great Central road into Warburton was great and 26ks to there from the Heather Hwy. Lunch at the Warburton shop before heading to Giles 229ks, several sightings of camels and passed a bike and side car poor things getting all our dust. A lot of fires off to the side of the road along the way and an abandoned caravan with Hot food tomorrow written on it.  Warakurna camp ground was very clean with a dingo walking through camp after we set up.

Friday 23rd Aug

Carnegie Station – Camp Beadell

We are now on the Gunbarrel l hwy not sure what to expect from now on it could be very bad or good.   The road was rough and corrugated in area but all up not too bad we had morning tea at Geralton Bore and signed a visitor’s book at Mt Everard.  We had lunch on a side road before heading onto Mt Beadell and have a walk up the hill there.  Camp Beadell was looking good as we decided that was far enough for the day and the camp ground was not a bad spot as the day was getting on.

Thursday 22nd Aug

 Wiluna – Carnegie Station

We had some time this mooring so we went out of town to take photos of the cars at the canning sights and after fixing all cars we got on the road by 11:00am good effort boys.  Lunch was on the side of the road at 12:30 and the road was good and we could all sit on 100ks.  Had a short stop at Mingal Pool good camp spot not 70ks to Carnegie Station.  We pulled into the station at 4:00pm and it was getting late decided to stay the night there.

Wednesday 21st Aug

Wiluna

The night was not too bad and we could have asleep into today as we had to wait for the Ian’s to make their way into town.  Little Ian had to order a leaf spring in which will arrive tomorrow, John had to get a battery and Pete a tyre which all arrive with leaf spring. So in the afternoon we had a walk around town looking at the sights and filling in time.  The night was a bit noisy as the locals took their beers home to drink and the music went nearly all night.

Tuesday 20th Aug

Pierre Springs – Wiluna

We have a big day today as we have a lot of wells to see so on the road by 7:00am.  Well 5 is the deepest well of all and good water in this well 10ft 6in.  This is where you can turn off to Granite Peak Station or head onto the rest of the wells.  Well 4b is through closed gates and Windich spring for morning tea (great spot and toilet).  Well 4A & 3A just ruins so quick stop for photos, lunch at well 3 then onto the granites where we found well 2A the road very rock and very slow. After well 2 the road was great turned off to north pool at 400pm for a look.  Good camping spot with some water and as we were coming out of here Little Ian had a problem with his car the leaf spring broke and the two Ian had to camp out there for the night and the rest of us made it into Wiluna.  We look as though we might have a noisy night with the locals

Monday 19th Aug

Well 12 – Well 6 Pierre Springs

There was good water at well 12 and it has being restored.  Not far out of camp was Lake Aerodrome drove around this for some time. Wells 11 & 10 is ruins and not much there, Well 9 had stockyards and cattle there so we had morning tea. Wells 8 & 7 is just ruins some photos and moved on.  We arrived at Pierre Springs at midday had a well earned shower and did some washing as plenty of water in the well and it was good.  Some went drove back to Inglebong Hills for a walk, while the rest of us stayed and had a rest at camp. We had scones after tea which was very nice.

Sunday 18th Aug

Durba Springs – Well 12

We decided to have a walk before heading out today and up the gorge and returned to the cars by 8:30am.  Well 17 had a walk into some aboriginal art I did not had out o this walk. Now onto Canning’s Cairn for morning tea.  Well 16 had water but it was no good, Murray Rankins Trolley was resting under a tree so we had to have some photos. We had lunch at well 15 and the country was becoming very flat and the road very corrugated. Not much left at wells 12 & 13 had a quick look and on our way.  10ks from well 13 Ian Mckinley had trouble with his car the turbo hose had split so we had to wait on the road while they fixed it to get to the next well as we were camping there the night.  It was starting to get late and we were in lead and a silly camel was on the road and we could not pass it so he was doing about 40ks per hour for about 3ks not sure how he would be the next day. We arrived at well 12 about 5:30pm this is a late day for us.

Saturday 17th Aug

Well 19 – Durba Springs

7:00am left camp this morning and headed for well 19 and then passed through tropic of Capricorn, there was a burnt out 4x4.  Headed into Onegunyah Rock hole for a look 5ks off the track.  Well 18 was next and the water was good so some topped up there water containers.  We headed out to Diebel springs and had lunch there could not see the springs as it was a walk up a lot of rocks.  We arrived in Durba Springs about 3:30pm had a look around great spot for camping.

Friday 16th Aug

Georgia Bore – Well 19 (before)

Wells 22 & 21 has no water and at well 21 Ian Mckinley had to fix a spring on his car while we had morning tea.  Well 20 were 10ks off the track and there was not much left of the ruins.  After lunch we stopped at lake disappointment for photos and admire the view.  Jill walked out on the lake with Paul and her foot slipped into a soft spot and her foot came out black. The day was getting n so we found a camp big enough for all of us on the side of the road.

 

 

Thursday 15th Aug

White Gums Bore – Georgia Bore

The sunrise was good today as there was a bit of cloud around and it felt like we might get a bit of rain.  Made our way into Cotton Creek for fuel and some supplies before head south on the canning again.   While at cotton creek we went and visited the Health and Community to get a clean toilet as the ladies in the shop told us her sister worked there and would let us use the facilities.  Now it is 11:00am so on our way to Georgia Bore and it was very hot so once there did some washing and it dried in 1hr.  Baked dinner that night as we had some good wood.

Wednesday 14th Aug

Desert Queen Baths – White Gums Bore

Up a Steep hill to a lookout before leaving the area and heading back the same way to the other side of the park. We found Tjingkulatjarra pool where we found 2 blokes camping and what a spot it was with a little billabong. We took a loop road out of the park which was very narrow and rough not much on this road.  Back to White Gums Bore to camp for the night.

Tuesday 13th Aug

Georgia Bore – Rudall NP

Just out of the bore we have a water crossing which was not too deep all through safe and sound the road was good so travelling at a good speed it took 1hr 15min to the turn off to cotton creek and then another 22ks to Rudall and it is now 9:00am

Had morning tea at a bore at 9:25am and now well into the park a heard of camels were on the road it took sometime for them to move off. Lunch on the track near Compton Pinnacle at 1:00pm. Now 10ks into Desert Queen Baths for the night.  After setting up camp McKinley found a pool to swim in, it was a bit cold to start with then I don’t think we could feel anything after awhile as it did not seem too bad. Nice spot to camp except very isolated.

Monday 12th Aug

Well 16 – Georgia Bore

As usual out of camp early and over the some dunes we saw our 1^st camel on the canning.  Stopped and looked at a lake filled with water and onto well 25 at 8:15am.  We have seen our 2^nd camel of the trip how exciting not close though.  There are lots of small lakes near well 24, we had morning tea at well 24 as it was now 9:30am . The fuel dump was just 800m off the road from well 23 check all that out and now onto Georgia Bore and we will have the whole afternoon to sit around and wait for Simpsons & Bamforths to catch up.

Sunday 11th Aug

Good news came through early that all was fixed on little Ian car and they would be on there way by mid morning.  We continued on to Well 39, 38, 37 & 36 and the decision to camp early and let the others catch up to us which will be tomorrow.

Great afternoon doing some washing have a great shower as there was water at well 36. Sitting around camp while the boys fixed John’s stove.

 

Saturday 10th Aug

Well 33 – Thring Rock

Now we are on another day and you never know what is around the corner.  Things have been going good up until today.  Krugers lost there high lift jack off the car (found), and when we arrived at Mallowa Native well John discovered he had lost the bracket off his fuel tank so after 1hr and repairs done we were on the road again.  Not far down the track Ian noticed Little Ian was leaking diesel so all stopped again.  It was decided that he return to kunawarritji with Pam & Jack to repair his fuel tank.   5 cars continued on to wells 31, 30 and Thring Rock before we found a camp site and waited for new on little Ian.

Friday 9th Aug

Well 37 – Well 33

Today we only have 4 wells to do as Well 33 has good water and we were all looking forward to a good shower and as we arrived there before lunch a well earned break.  We all visited Kunawarritji (aboriginal community) at some stage in the afternoon to get fuel and a few supplies.  Great camp spot room for all. During the day the corrugations were bad and we were sick of being shaken apart.

Thursday 8th Aug

Well 41 – Well 37

As usual we are all up early and on the road as we have another 5 wells to do before retiring for the day.  Well 41 was the first and before we arrived at Well 40 everyone except us took the wrong turn and had to double back. Saw Tobins grave, Well 39 and 38 before lunch.  Now onto well 38 and Rock art Cave no art there any longer.  We camped in a great spot amongst the trees after well 37.

Wednesday 7th Aug

Well 46 – Well 41 (before)

As the sun comes up early on this side of the world we are out of camp a lot earlier than we thought.  Morning tea at well 44 after some repairs to John’s & Jacks winch.  We have a few more wells to go before camping for the night.  We found spot was not working today so new batteries for it. Great camp site tonight.

Tuesday 6th August

Lake Gregory – Well 46

On the road early as we are not sure what today will bring.  Krugers lost there areal and body armor,

At well 49 I knocked myself out on the post as I did not see it.  Stopped at Breaden Pool & godfreys tank for a walk.

Now onto Well 47 (ruins) the road was rough with corrugations on the way into camp we got firewood along the road for our baked dinner. Well 46 has been restored and good water for the night so showers all round.  Pete had a flat tyre before getting into camp.

Friday 2nd Aug

Dingo Well – Batton Hill

Jack in the lead and Pete tail end

As  usual everyone was up early so on the road today by 8:00am we do not have far to travel today about 68ks so I thinks we will be in Batton Hill early.

The track was very narrow with trees hanging over so that slowed things down a bit so we stopped for morning tea on the side of the road with the cats eyes burs.

We arrived in Batton Hill about 11:00am and the wind was just starting to pick up which was blowing all the dust everywhere.

Now the tents are up and all zipped up we did a little washing, and as we are now a couple of days ahead of schedule we decided to go into Alice for the night as some had to get more supplies than others.

Lindsay told us about a short walk up the hill so to fill in time we did that and great view from up there.

Pete had been collecting paddy melons on the way so we had a game of bowls for hr or 2.

Now it is 4:00pm Northern Territory time and we are still on NSW time (I think we will have to change our clocks soon) Lindsay is taking us out to Goyder’s Pillar for sunset which is on private property.

It was great out there we had some happy hr and watched the sun go down with plenty of photos, everyone wore the shirts I tie dyed and they all looked great.

Thursday 1st Aug

Camp 14 – Dingo Well

Not sure what to expect today so we left camp at 7:45 as everyone was ready, Pete was the leader and Kruger’s tail end.

The road was very windy in and out of the trees and the river so the I think this will be like this for most of the day,

We had morning tea at 10:15am to give the drivers a break from all the stearing they have had to do.

We can only do 35ks per hr so in 2hrs we have done 25ks, so it is a bit slow going.

I spotted 5 camels onto of a dune and as they were on Pauls side and I was holding cameras and Pauls nexus I could not take any photos as by the time I tried to get out of the car they had run to the other side of the dune.

After lunch we found the track to Lake Caroline (not marked) nice drive in but no water it was very big though.

We are now drive in the Hay River and lost our way for awhile, We found a track out of the river but could not fine the main track so after some went back down the river looking Ian track back a short distance and found a way out.  We have just spent about and hr doing this and the day was getting on.

Now back on the track we came across Dingo Well and while everyone was looking around Paul filled up our water container for a well earned shower tonight.  We drove a little further to find a camp spot.

We had to do a bit of gardening so we could put up tents but it was ok. Show and tell tonight was something we had found in the bush and Pete & Robin had skulls (Camel head, Eagle head).Great fire.

Ian Mckinley shackle for leaving his side windows open and nearly driving off,

Wednesday 31st July

Poepple No 1 Oil Well – Camp 14

Schedule leaving time was 8:00am as usual everyone was ready at 7:30am so around the fire before putting it out.

The track was good and we were averaging 50ks for about 1hr, then we came to the sand dunes and that was a bit slower as some of them had twist and turns at the top which made it a bit tricky.

10:15am we stopped on the side of the road for a cuppa and a break before heading back on the road at 10:45am.

Once over the sand dunes on top of a big dune was an enomose camel so everyone stopped and took photos.

The track was very bumpy and at 1:00pm we stopped for lunch and we were averaging 30ks as it was winding around trees which was close to the road.

Now we are at the blaze tree and the time is 2:30pm then back on the road at 2:45pm looking for somewhere to camp for the night.

As we went along he scenery changed every few  ks.

After tea we played a game to work out what someone gave to others from the car.

Denise shackle for using a fly swatter in the car with the windows open

Tuesday 31st July

Birdsville – Poeppel No 1 Oil Well

We were ready to leave Birdsville at 800am so down to the pub for a last photo.

We are in lead today and Little Ian tail end out to big red and then into the Simpson Desert, the other saw a dingo on the first dune. 

Up and down sand dunes i started the count but as the day went on I lost count as there was so many and other things happening during the day it was just to hard to count all of them.

Around 10:30am we stopped for a cuppa as there was a few cars coming the other way so we thought it was easier for us to pull off for awhile.

Lunch was at 1:00pm after a few more dunes.

Now onto Poppel Corner for a look before heading back along the salt lake and onto the Hay River track.

At 4:00pm we found camp at Poeppel No1 Oil Well. Great spot all level set up all tents and the boys made a great fire.

Nominations for shackle are:

Krugers: Lost insect repellent out of bag on top of car

Monday 29th July

Birdsville

 

This morning is very hot and no wind which is good.  We went for a long walk this morning out to pelican point to see if we can see the croc (fresh water one) with no luck.

We are waiting for the others to turn up today. They arrived about 12:30pm so we said hello and let them set up the tents.

Sat around all afternoon before having a shower ready to go to the pub for dinner

Sunday 28th July

Birdsville

 

Today we had a lazy day as in the morning we walked around the town looking at the sites after having pan cakes for breaky.

It was extremely windy all day with the dust blowing everywhere.

We had lunch at the bakery boys had curry camel pie, Robin had chicken, and I had a lamb shank pie.

I cooked a travellers stew on the stove for dinner and left over’s will be for the first night on the Simpson.

Little Ian and Jill turned up about 5:00pm so we let them set up there tent and have dinner before heading over to the pub for a drink or two before retiring to bed

 

Saturday 28th July

Birdsville

Fine

Last night was quite a warm night.  Today we decided to go out to big red so Pete could have a play on the dune.

The drive out to BIG RED is about 40ks so we left about 9:30am after bacon and eggs for breaky.

Once out there the boys let the tyres down before heading east to west and that was the easy part.

Pete had a couple of goes to get over and so did Paul.  All over from West to East after a couple of goes on the different tracks in the sand.

We were watching 4 bikes have a go up and down also the support vehicles and we ended up being there for a few hours just watching everyone else trying the different tracks up the dunes.

The wind pick up so we decided it was time to head back after airing up and once back in town Pete had to check out the tip and the cemetery .

Lunch back at camp, did some washing and sat around for the rest of the afternoon catching up on things that had to be done.

 

Friday 27th July

Walkers Crossing – Birdsville

Today we had about 3hrs drive so once the sun was up we decided it was time to venture out of the tent and get on the road.

The road was not too bad would not like to do it in the rain as it would be a bit slippery.

When we arrived at the Birdsville track we stopped for a short break as we had all day to get into town.

We arrived in Birdsville about 12:00pm did a lap of the town and went to the caravan park to check in and set up do the washing and have a well deserved shower.

Quick lunch then walk around town to see the sites Pub, Bakery, airport, servo, info centre.  Pete was disappointed as the museum was CLOSED.

We went to the Bakery for dinner as Pete wanted Lamb shanks for dinner and they had it on the menu and he said it was great.

Now back to camp for a cuppa and a bit of a chat.

Thursday 26th July

Coongie Lakes – Walkers Crossing

Fine

Packed up and left camp 8:30am as it is a 2hr drive back to Innamincka, we had a few things to see on the way out today.

Once in at Innamincka the boys filled the cars with fuel it was very busy at the town centre today trucks and cars everywhere.  We had to go and visit the tip just to see the dingos and there were about 20 there all waiting for people to throw the rubbish into the pit.

On our way out of town we visited Kings Grave, Wills Grave we had morning tea there.

Now on our way to Walkers Crossing and had a bit of lunch on the track.

Passed through Walkers Crossing new bridge there now it was a bit to early to camp so drove a little further and Pete found a good spot to camp for the night now it was about 3:30pm.

I made a damper and Robin cooked a cake for after dinner.

Beautiful sunset and lots of howling dingos to go with the desert atmospher.

 

Day 5 Wednesday 24th July

Innamincka –Coongie Lake

While the boys were getting the pass for Coongie Lakes Robin & I went and had a shower for $2.00 (3 min) so washing hair was quick.

Left Innamincka at 9:30am after driving around the town.  The road out had been graded and some parts were good and others not so good.

Arrived Kudriemitchie Outstation for a cuppa tea and a look around.

Now onto the Lake and arrived to set up ten at 12:30 and had some lunch and sat in the sun for the rest of the day,  Caught up on my diary to get ready to post my blog as soon as we arrive in Birdsville.

Tuesday 23rd July

A bit cold this morning after we had packed up the ten Paul had a fish with no luck.  It is now 10:00am so we must get on the road.  Paul spotted some firewood along the way so we stopped and pick it up.  The road was mostly tar every now and then we would get a bit of dirt road.  A lot of big trucks passed us today.

We arrived at the Dig Tree 1:30pm so it was time to have lunch, after we arrived a lot of other cars pulled in to have lunch.  We had a look around before we had some lunch.

While we were getting the tea ready the dingos were having a good howl and we were worried that they might do it all night.

Great fire and Pete even cooked some damper for tea

Monday 22nd July

Coomeroo - Noccundra

Sun did not rise until about 6:30 and it was to cold to get out of bed before then even though we were awake.  Breaky in the great camp kitchen near the homestead had a chat to Bruce as Chris was rounding up the calf’s to feed them cotton seed.  We  had a look around the property before heading off again.

Now at Hungerford 10:30am looked around town and the pub before driving 14ks to the Currawinya  N.P to have morning tea at the sheering shed.

Now it is back 14ks to the turnoff to Thargominda the road was not too bad a few road works happening along the way stopped on the side of the road for a quick lunch break before arriving in Thargominda at 2:30 for fuel and a quick drive around town.

Now on tar to Nocundra for the night and it is good to be off the muddy roads for awhile.  We have seen traffic to day as the day before we did not see anything.

Plenty of emus on this road and we had one that thought he would like to try out our bull bar and we almost got him but he stopped just as he got to our car and Pete said he fell over and then ran off.  There has been a lot of wild life today cows, goats, kangaroos, emus, cats, a pig and probably lots of other things we have missed.

The road is straight and narrow for miles a few hills around.  Everything looks like they have had some rain.

We have arrived at Noccundra stopped in at the pub to see where to camp for the night,  Down by the Wilson river was very nice so we found a spot and set up camp, had a lovely fire to keep us warm.  Just after we went to bed a feral cat was wondering around our tent knocking off things on our table.  I had to get Paul to shut the back of the car before one jumped in.

Sunday 21st July

Bourke – Coomeroo

Now it is 7:00am and time to get up for another day of adventure, we decided to go to the outback centre which has the visitors centre there as well.  We had a self guided tour through the centre which was very interesting.  We had a drive through Bourke out to the Fred Hollows grave site then to the Bourke’s Port.

Now it is 11:30am so out on the Road to Comeroo Station for the night, we stopped for lunch on the side of the road.  The road was very chopped up in places but not too much considering they have had a bit of rain.

We arrived at Comeroo had a chat to Bruce and Chris before going to check out the hot bore and thinking of where to camp for the night there or the homestead.  Well back to the homestead to camp as we are having dinner with the owners and they have a great camp kitchen. 

Set up camp and had a walk around the property before having a cuppa and working on my diary for awhile.  We are having tea with owners of the homestead and I think we are having curried sausages in the camp oven which should be delicious.  Dinner was goo and we sat around there fire pit until about 9:00pm before retiring to bed.

Bruce showed us his museum of traps, cow bells, camp ovens, tractor seats, and lots of other treasures.

Day 1 Saturday 20th July 2013

Sydney – Bourke

My phone alarm woke us up at 4:00am this morning so we could be on the road by 5:00am which we were and met Robin & Pete out past Rouse Hill.  Could not believe it we were there first not by much though.  We arrived in Lithgow to 4deg at 6:55am after travelling on the Bells Line of road travelling on Bells line of road.  Now through Bathurst and on our way to Orange the weather was changing and coming into the rain and fog.  Had some breaky at McDonalds and the rain was quite heavy while we were there and showers all the way to Wellington.  Now it is starting to look a bit brighter heading further west so hopefully by the time we stop for lunch at Nyngan it will be fine.

By the time we arrived in Dubbo the sun was shining and it was starting to get quite warm, had lunch in Nyngan at the park and on the road again by 1:00pm.  Made our way into Bourke by 3:00 filled up with fuel before heading out to camp at Kidman’s camp (caravan park) for the night.

Set  up the camp walked around the caravan park looking at all the things cooked our tea in the camp kitchen.  Went  to bed around 9:00 before we froze to death.  I seemed to be cold all night and I did not feel I slept much at all.

Getting Ready

Now as it is 2 day before we head out it is time to start loading up the car and finding spots for all the important things. We have taken out a few things and I hope we don't need the things we are leaving behind.

Tomorrow we will be loading the bags and the grog which is still on the deck.

Oh no don't leave these behind

Itinerary

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Sydney, Bourke, Comeroo Camel Station (near Hungerford), Noccundra (via Thargomindah), Innaminca (Dig Tree on the way), Coongie Lakes, Birdsville to Hay River Track .

Alice Springs, W/A boarder, Canning Stock Route Well 50, CSR well 46, CSR well 41, CSR Well well 35, CSR well 30,CSR  Slate Range, CSR Georgia Bore, Rudall N/P, Rudall National Park, Rudall National Park, CSR Georgia Bore, CSR Durba Springs, CSR Lake Aerodrome, CSR Pierre Springs, Final day on CSR Well 6, Wiluna, Mangkili Clay Pan, Giles Meteorological Station, Ayres Rock, Kings Canyon,Chambers Pillars via Ermest Giles Rd,  Old Andado  via Lambert Centre, Arckaringa Homestead (Painted Hills) via Oodnadatta & Mt Dare, Woomera via Coober Pedy, Peterborough or Burra, Renmark, Mungo NP, Walandra NP via Ivanhoe, Parkes via Lake Cargelligo,Sydney