Monthly Archives: September 2011

Mornington

Posted on September 23, 2011 by onlinewheatleys

Totally ironic that we arrived in the afternoon, but yet we still managed to have a lot of  fun. On the drive there, there were heaps of Boab trees, trees that look like they’ve been turned upside down. When we … Continue reading →

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A GRRand Trek

Posted on September 21, 2011 by onlinewheatleys

I suspect the Gibb River Road (GRR) will one day be paved. Probably because of mining exploration/exploitation, or possibly so the nomads can access it. While it remains a dirt road it hangs onto its tag as one of Australia’s … Continue reading →

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El Questro

Posted on September 20, 2011 by onlinewheatleys

Just off the great Northern Highway, we let down our tyres for the second time in one day and rumbled down the track beside the dusky Cockburn Ranges. We took the side track to El Questro, shaking Southwards according to … Continue reading →

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Bungle Bungles

Posted on September 18, 2011 by onlinewheatleys

As you can see we have come a long way and we are already in W.A. Right now we are in the Bungle Bungles, also known as Purnululu. On our first day we did a walk that leads to Echidna … Continue reading →

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Last Days in the Territory

Posted on September 17, 2011 by onlinewheatleys

Saw our first serious road accident on the Kakadu Highway. 2 German tourists rolled a Wicked Camper. We were the first on the scene with a sat. phone and Spike called 000. (You can spot him in the pic) Aussies … Continue reading →

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Yellow Water

Posted on September 16, 2011 by onlinewheatleys

Yeah, I know what you’re thinking….but this blog is about a billabong! Oh get a grip! That is not how it is created!! OK!!? We were on a cruise. On a boat. Down Yellow Water with a lovely tour guide … Continue reading →

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