One Small Lap
My trip into outback Australia
About 6 months ago I was looking for what trip to do next, probably a solo camping trip just to get away for a bit. Looking for inspiration, I had initially looked at Cape York. A trip I’d love to do sometime, but at over 7,000km, it was a bit far. Most of that would be just regular highway driving too.
Continue reading “Simpson Trip – Preplanning”
The last couple of months have been planning, planning, planning. Getting the cars and equipment ready. Of course that required some strategic purchases of some essential equipment! (No, they are not toys!)
Continue reading “Getting Ready”
The next three days, are really just driving days. Hell the whole trip is driving, but the next three are just going to be a slog.
Continue reading “Day 1 – Sydney to Carrathool”
While crisp, it was a great night’s sleep.
We not in any super rush, and I’ve allowed some extra time this morning to practice our packups. In the end we’re not out till just before 10am.
Continue reading “Day 2 – Carrathool to Berri”
A much warmer night last night, not really cold at all.
We get away a little earlier today. We travel the back way into Berri, via the Ferry, such a nice way to start the drive today.
Continue reading “Day 3 – Berri to Flinders Ranges”
A damn cold night last night, and as we didn’t have the swags under the awning, they are covered in dew this morning. It’s hard to find the motivation to get out of the nice warm sleeping bag, but needs must.
Continue reading “Day 4 – Skytrek”
A slow start as today should just be a half day excursion.
A wonderful sunrise in the campsite over the ridge, and I take an early morning walk along the nearby creek, while small scale, the rock face gorge is amazing.
Continue reading “Day 5 – Brachina Gorge”
Up at 6 and it’s really cold. We wanted to get away by 7:30 and end up driving out about 7:15, so that promising. We make our way up to Blinman, we pass dozens of Emus in the paddocks beside the road, a couple even cross in front of us.
Continue reading “Day 6 – Willow Springs to Beresford Siding”
Early Start, Like the moonrise last night we get to see the sunrise over these dead flat plains.
We hit the Road by 8, but we take a quick detour to look at the dam that’s here. No idea where it’s getting is water from.
Continue reading “Day 7 – Beresford Siding to Mt Dare”
Overnight a really strong wind came through around 4am. I was sure someone was walking around the camp, but no it was just the wind.
Continue reading “Day 8 – Mt Dare to French Line Campsite 1”