There are strange events, strange people and in this case, a strange desert. There is no consistant explanation from geologists for this bizzar land scape. Some of the pinnacles have the appearance of petrified forests, others not so. Either way, aging is agreed as quite young, that is thousands of years, not millions of years. We walked through about 1/4 of the desert and enjoyed our time here. The location is a little south east of Cervanties, and there is good parking for all types of vehicles. The coast is a few ks away with more bright white sand. This appears in some of the photos as it contrasts so strongly with the golden tone of crumbled lime stone that lines the desert. The area is not entirely lifeless with reptiles, spiders and some bird life. ... read more

A laugh a kilometer You jump in the wheels and set off, Destination is location afar, When eye spy has run out of words, Your Cds have worn out with repeats, Its then you need some laughter before you park in a roadside drain. Some locals realised the problem, They provided some roadside cheer, Even made some laybys for viewing, Their humor and mischievous masterpieces. Their creations, though but so simple, Are the Tin Horse Highway originals.... read more

A patchwork wider than a quilter's dream, Seams longer than any seamstress ever sewed, Outback Australia spreads its maize of colours, Over Vast plains ruffled by blue hued ranges. From horizon to horizon, a golden glow, Almost unreal, intense, heart warming, Canola plants dance to spring's vespers, Waiting their summer harvest. The adjoining patch contrasts so strong, Stunted growth and grey foliage, Barren patches of wasteland poor, Abandoned by all but the hardiest creatures. Australia's quilt is hemmed by surging tides, Swell crashing into lime stone bluffs, Like a jack in the box it rushes from blowholes, Or carves its way through jagged crumbling arches. As if competing quilters vie for your attention, The hem changes to serpentine tones with whitest silica, Joined to golden sand adorned with swaying palms, Or granite outcrops scarred by tide ... read more

1 - 16 July 2011 We travelled south from Brisbane to Ballina for a quick stop at Ballina Campers to get their new signage added to the van. Marg drove this leg and was soon quite at home in the driver's seat. We towed our pantech trailer for the first time. I had fitted a laundry inside the pantech as well as our bikes, tool boxes etc etc. The Sprinter is very sweet to drive - we would recommend it to anyone looking for an auto van for conversion. Good ecconomy and comfortable ride. 1 July was very wet - at one stage almost white out. The rain cleared later and remained fine until we returned to Brisbane - and then only light showers. We stayed at Park Beach Motorcamp at Coffs Harbour for two nights ... read more