MT ISA TO FREECAMP NEAR KATHERINE

We left Gregory River freecamp and drove as far as a freecamp between Cloncurry and Mt. Isa. There were about 20 vans there already so we had to park quite close to the road. Needless to say we didn't get much sleep because of the trucks passing most of the night. Otherwise it was okay as an overnight stop.

The following day we got to Mt Isa. As we had been there on the last trip we didn't go to any of the tourist sites. We stocked up on food and after a couple of nights, moved on.

Night shot of Mt Isa from caravan park

Fuel was needed so we stopped at Camooweal. After getting fuel we parked in the carpark next to a roadtrain loaded with a huge track off a grader or suchlike.

Then it was on to a freecamp. It was a huge area and there were quite a numbers of vans already there so we parked where we could. It was okay but the sunset was magic.
The next stop was Threeways for fuel

and then on the Banka Banka Station where we stayed the night. We were able to use the generator here so that was good.

The next day we got to Daly Waters Pub. The meal is always great with Beef and Barra and as much salad and damper as you can eat. The entertainment was the same as last time - the chicken man with his oomydoodle birds or as he calls them ... wedgetail eagles. The unpowered site was only $10 but they get you with the meal and the drinks. 2 cans of bourbon was nearly $18 so we drank very slowly.

The following day we drove as far as a freecamp about 40Klms from Katherine. A great stopover. Everyone was talking to each other about where they had been and where they are going. It's great to get information on the best places to stay.

It was good not to travel very far before we got to our stop - Katherine. We will stay here for a week. It's a great park - it's good to have phone and internet service again. As we are staying here for a while, I will update the blog again with news and photos of Katherine. Bye Bye.