6/8/14 - Chris had to change a slow leaking tyre this morning, the same tyre that came off the ute on the Tanami, which seems so long ago now. The tyre has done well really, considering everything it has been through, it is hopefully repairable. We have passed through Mitchell so many times and have … Continue reading Maranoa District
On the road again
20/6/14 - Chris had no choice but to take a front wheel off to get 2 studs for the back. It evolved taking the hub apart and prizing off the brake from the hub to get the studs off. Luckily he has the ute full workshop manual to work out how to do that. After … Continue reading On the road again
Custom made kayak loader
We had been looking at the Thule Hullavator Kayak Loader to make it easier to get the kayak up and down. We also looked at other ones on the market. The Hullavator was not suitable due to the slopping sides of the canopy, the Hullavator would have hit the sides when it was flipped down. … Continue reading Custom made kayak loader
Chill Dude
24/04/14 - Oh what a glorious morning, oh what a glorious day 🙂 so peaceful, beautiful blue skies, birds chirping hubby by my side what more could a girl ask for 🙂 this is the life. How quickly things can change, one minute we have the place to ourselves, go for a walk, come back and … Continue reading Chill Dude
Q – Archers Crossing, South Side
Archers Crossing, South Side - OF, F, B, M, W, BR, D. 24 km S of Chinchilla. Turn onto Hopelands Road 26 km S of Chinchilla for 9 km to the school. Turn right at school for 2 km then right onto Archers Crossing 4 km of dirt to the camping area. Reasonable size area next to … Continue reading Q – Archers Crossing, South Side
Archers Crossing
23/4/14 – Yuleba, pronounced “Yool-Bah” is said to be named after the Aboriginal word meaning “the place of water lilies”. We packed up pretty early this morning then did a run down to Old Yuleba 13kms from Yuleba. The original town of Yuleba was on the main route from Dalby-Condamine-Roma. When the railway line was … Continue reading Archers Crossing
Q – Chinchilla Weir
Chinchilla Weir - T, B, M, W, OR, F, D, ND, BR. 9 km SW of Chinchilla on the Chinchilla-Tara Road. Free camping for 2 days. Power available ,donation for power at the information centre. Right on the weir, may get noise from power boats. Lots of birds, shady sites, very popular spot. Tap water … Continue reading Q – Chinchilla Weir
Q – Judds Lagoon
Judds Lagoon - T, B, F, D BR, OR, M, W. 3 km SE of Yuleba, turn W onto Forestry Rd just before the town Cemetery. It’s a largish area next to the lagoon, lot of trees and shade. Area close to the lagoon is on rather a slope. Even though it is 2km from the … Continue reading Q – Judds Lagoon
Judds Lagoon
21/4/14 - We reluctantly left Lake Murphy but it was time to move on and our friends wanted to stop back in at Judds Lagoon for a few nights. First stop was Taroom, were we filled up water and fuel tanks and had morning tea by the river. It's a lovely busy little town, RV … Continue reading Judds Lagoon
Q – Lake Murphy Conservation Park
Lake Murphy Conservation Park - T, OR, $, W. 39 km NW of Taroom. Turn onto Fitzroy Developmental Road 18 km N of Taroom. Large grassy sites, fire pits at every site. Long drop loo's in day area. Could only send text on mobile that was plugged into the aerial. Large day area, with tables and … Continue reading Q – Lake Murphy Conservation Park