We head off for our trip to the Simpson Desert with anticipation, excitement, a few butterflies of nerves but with a great sense of adventure. It's good to have a healthy respect for the remote areas of Australia, a lot can go wrong, a well prepared vehicle is a must. The Simmo has been on … Continue reading Simpson Desert
The times they are a changin
As Bob Dylan sung back in 1964 "The times they are a changin" and they certainly have for us in the last few years. In a great and wonderful way with 3 beautiful grandchildren. The configuration and setup we have had in the Ute for the last 6 years has suited us great but with … Continue reading The times they are a changin
Q – Heifer Creek
Heifer Creek – F, OR, B, W, D,ND, BR. 41km from Gatton on the Clifton-Gatton Road. Beside a creek is a large grassy area. Lots of trees for shade. Tables and chairs, bins, toilets, creek. Fairly sheltered area. A memorial commemorates the contribution of the Thiess Brothers (Bert and Leslie) to Australian earth moving. Rating - 4
Heifer Creek Theiss Memorial
Don't you just love GPS's especially on country roads. They take you on roads you wouldn't think of traveling up and down windy roads, past lovely vistas. Try and send you up some dirt road short cut, or just try and tell you to turn down a road that just isn't there and then get … Continue reading Heifer Creek Theiss Memorial
Q – Bengalla Reserve
Bengalla Reserve - F, OR, B, W, M, D,ND, BR – There are several free camping areas along the Dumesque River not far out of Goondiwindi. Bengalla Reserve, is the fourth one along, the camping areas are sign posted on the main road, there is also a blue skip bin up near the main road. As you enter the … Continue reading Q – Bengalla Reserve
Bengalla Reserve
We are so are so lucky in Australia to have some great free camping areas. I know many councils are closing them down but good on the Goondiwindi council for allowing free camping along the river. Support the town and do you shopping there if staying at any of these areas. We think we like … Continue reading Bengalla Reserve
Q – Lees Reserve
Lees Reserve, F, OR, B, W, M, D,ND, BR - There are several free camping areas along the Dumesque River not far out of Goondiwindi. Lees Reserve, is the third one along, the camping areas are sign posted on the main road, there is also a blue skip bin up near the main road. It's … Continue reading Q – Lees Reserve
Lees Reserve
Sorry for the delay to our followers in getting this post up. Well we have got ourselves a beaut spot right on the river, but more on that later. There was a mass evacuation in the morning at the pub with everyone pulling out early. We were on the road just after 8am heading towards … Continue reading Lees Reserve
Q – Nindigully Pub
Nindigully Pub – OR, M, W, F, D, ND, S, T, B, BR, DP. 45 km South East of St George is Nindigully Pub or "The Gully" as it’s locally known. This is a large area next to the Moonie River, sites next to the river go quick but they are the dustiest ones. Towards the back … Continue reading Q – Nindigully Pub
Nindigully Pub
45 km South East of St George is Nindigully Pub or "The Gully" as it’s locally known and easier to say, is pretty much these days 4 houses and a pub on a riverbank. The pub is perched on the banks of the Moonie River, established in 1864 it is the longest continually licensed pub … Continue reading Nindigully Pub