Today we did a run down the top end of the Eyre Peninsula to Whyalla, known as the “Steel City” due to its integrated steelworks and shipbuilding heritage. The port of Whyalla has been exporting iron ore since 1903. The Lincoln Highway from Port Augusta to Whyalla Point Lowly Lighthouse – another highlight of our … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 11 – Whyalla

It was tempting to go to the Bute place but we opted for Port Pirie. The alpaca forecast was accurate with cold wet conditions for most of the day. Port Pirie is an old town on Spencers Gulf founded in 1846. The main road lead us to this place – the Nyrstar Lead Smelter that … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 10 – Mambray Creek

Today a morning at Dhilba Guurunda – Innes NP then an afternoon cross country run north through the west coast and centre of the Yorke Peninsula. The northern end of Stenhouse bay has some dramatic rock formations. Stenhouse Bay jetty was where the gypsum from the Inneston mine was loaded on ships. An old Gypsum … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 9 – Yorke Peninsula

Today we took in the sights of the western end of Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park. A different day entirely with blue skies all day. Today we could see Kangaroo Island in the distance across the Investigator Strait. The eastern beach from West Head – I call it Oxymoron Beach Pondalowie Bay from West Head The … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 8 – Dhilba Guuranda – Innes National Park

After our day at the heel, we are now having a day at the toe of the Yorke Peninsula. Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park is located on the southern western extremity of Yorke Peninsula with an exposed coastline. It is a breeding place for several threatened species and is one of South Australia’s premier national parks. … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 7 – Day at the Toe

We spent today at the”heel” of the Yorke Peninsula which looks like a leg with a big foot. There is even a Heel Road. So today we will focus our travels on the “heel” – it is usually the furthest thing from my mind. We had a fine start to the day but it turned … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 6 – Day at the Heel

Today we travelled from Clare along the western side of St Vincent Gulf. Our motel at Clare has alpacas in the grounds. The allama clock went off early, the birds were singing and we hoped for some alpacapella (they make a humming sound). Things could take a turn for the worse – well… spit happens. … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 5 – St Vincent Gulf

Broken Hill Solar Plant – Watt a great view! Powering 22000 homes. Also powering up with some morning solar energy. The Pinnacles outside Broken Hill where family ancestor Joe Matthews explored for minerals in his younger days. The South Australian Border Gate – South Australians are known by the slang term “croweaters” – early settlers … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 4 – The Land of the Croweater

Old Butcher’s facade in Cobar. Thought for the day – If a vegan is complaining, are they having a beef? The Barrier Highway is a favourite on our roadtrips in Australia. The easy 456km from Cobar to Broken Hill allows for time to stop at the many rest areas and take in the arid landscapes. … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 3 – Darling River floodplain

We returned to Cobar today after a two week gap to pick up where we left off. The Big Plane at Moree. It started life as a Douglas C47 plane for the US Army and transported across the Pacific in World War II and transferred to the RAAF in 1945. It became a Foreign Aid … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 2 – Back to Cobar

As before, we have some rough plans but in this crazy world we are unsure how far we will get on our shortened vacation. We stopped in Brisbane for brekkie and found this Big Garlic at West End – we asked at a local cafe if they had garlic bread but they had naan. It … More There and Back Again 2022 – Day 1 – Cunningham Highway

The ever improving Bruce Highway provides a safe, easy drive to our beautiful Sunshine Coast. The Elliott Fire Tower between Bundaberg and Childers built in 1970. It is now closed to the public. Isis Central Mill where a family ancestor worked in the 1910s (CWD’s father). It is a run of the mill place. Workers … More There and Back Again 2022 – South from Bundy on the Bruce