ON THE WALLABY: FROM MOREE TO CARNARVON GORGE

Moree was great - the weather just right. We didn't want to leave but other places beckon. We drove as far as Goondawindi and stopped for fuel. It is always cheaper over the border. We then went as far as the historic Nindigully Pub. They allow you to freecamp in the large area around the pub with the expectations that you (the visitors) buy a drink or a meal. We bought a drink and sat in the garden. It was lovely and cool.

The following day we drove on to Roma and stayed at the Big Rig Caravan Park. We only stayed 2 nights as we wanted to drive on to Carnarvon Gorge. In Roma we went to see the large bottle tree.

And of course the Big Rig Information Centre and Museum which was within walking distance from the caravan park.

The next day, Friday, we left Roma and drove to Carnarvon Gorge. The first part of the road in was bitumen

but when we got to the dirt, boy was it bumpy - and dusty. We stopped at a spot with a smashed up war plane which crashed in 1943 with Australians and Americans on board. No one survived. The RSL recovered pieces of the plane and erected this in memory of those who perished.

The damaged tail

I took a picture of Sig and Bianka's van in front of us. You can see the condition of the road and the dust!!!

We were glad when we got to .... Takarakka Bush Resort!

One of the friendly locals

After we booked in and set up, we decided to walk a little way into the gorge and do the big walk the following day. It was beautiful!

Well, we did the big walk which took all day. Would you believe I walked 24klms - up, down, around and across - with 21 creek crossing (one way) using stepping stones. It was so worth it but I developed a blister on the last part of the walk which spoilt an otherwise very fulfilling day. I really was determined but didn't really think I could do it. Just goes to show how determination always wins.