We were all looking forward to heading back to the bush and were so lucky to find the perfect camping ground at Cape Arid National Park. Cleared private camp sites and newly built camp kitchen and toilets, and the best part, we had it all to ourselves. The beach, just a short walk away is beautiful, sand as white as snow and water that is crystal clear. Highlights were: Fishing at Tagon Beach and the excitement as Matt pulled in three huge salmon – freezer is now full! Donning our wetsuits each morning and heading down to surf, swim and build drip castles in the drizzling rain. There is something exhilarating about swimming in the ocean in the rain! The girls each having a turn at steering the car as we drive along the beach. Lots ... read more

Another packup, another farewell (to the Gordon's, thanks for the great company and look forward to meeting again somewhere down the track!), another long day in the car and we finally arrive at Norseman. Matt conducts some caravan roofing repairs whilst the girls and I play bocci (a quick game as the mozzies rapidly move in for the kill!). I figure if I cover every joint or possible leak point in copious amounts of silicon then the stupid thing can't possibly f-ing leak, half an hour of lying on the roof of the van hand squeezing silicon over everything...and I do mean everything...hands, arms, hair (yes I even managed to get some in "my hair"...impressive ha). We headed into the main street to explore the sights and sounds of Norseman: 1. Tin camels on roundabout 2. ... read more

Just a short drive from Fowler's Bay lies Mexican Hat, a beautiful beach camp. Already on location are the Gordan family, James, Sonya, Phoebe and Hannah whom we met while at Cactus. We joined them and set up camp, two Jayco's on a small sandhill overlooking the pristine beach on one side and the small island of Mexican Hat and the rolling sand dunes on the other. We spent our days fishing, surfing, walking and boarding on the sandhills, swimming with seals and driving along the spectacular clifftops on a precarious dirt track! This part of the coast has some serious Potential...have to head back for a bit more exploring. Our nights were spent gathering around the campfire, eating campfire popcorn and marshmellows and sharing stories. Matt was stoked to have James as a surfing and ... read more

After several hours on the blacktop and a few corrugations we arrived at Cactus Beach and set up camp with Brendo, Raquel, Steve & JT, Chelsea and kids. The boys are excited about the surf, the girls are excited that their is an actual toilet here! The boy's eagerly await sunrise, alarms are set and boards are packed and ready - Caves here we come!! Whilst the boys hit the surf the girls and I enjoyed a relaxing morning at camp before heading over to watch the action at Caves from the amazing vantage of Caves Point. Time to test my skills as a surf photographer, first mission, photograph the right guys! We then enjoyed an afternoon spent swimming, bashing in the waves, exploring the rock pools and collecting shells. So the plan was good...sneak out ... read more

After a late getaway and long afternoon spent on the road, the sun began to set as we headed through Port Augusta, so that is where we decided to stay. The girls made use of the caravan park pool while we set up for our first night in the van. Odyssey Issue No. 1 - Water pump in van not working! We were joined by our Victorian friends JT, Chelsea, Jasmine and Will who will accompany us for the first week of our travels.... read more