Upon arriving in Alice Springs we discovered that the Stuart Caravan Park was conveniently located close to the city centre, however our site was very tight. To our surprise we managed to get the van in (and out) first go. The camera system, walkie talkies and team work proved to be very helpful. However there was insufficient space to fit the 4wd in as well so it had to be parked across the site in front. Our neighbours Barry and Yvonne (mid 70’s and very experienced) were highly amused but very interested to see how we used our technological aids. Thank God we did a decent job or they would have been giving us advice for hours! Barry warned us about walking at night in open shoes. A couple of nights before he was looking out ... read more

It was another hot NT day when we decided to tackle the Olgas. They are in the same national park as Uluru, about 50 km away. The experience is quite different as you walk amongst them, rather than around a single monolith. Their texture is also different as they are composed of conglomerate rather than pure sandstone. The valley of winds walk was true to name as the monoliths funnelled the winds and we had to hang onto our hats or lose them. As we progressed further we were lucky enough to see a Perentile (Goanna) up very close. It was not camera shy so we had ample time to take some photos. We also saw multiple flocks of Zebra finches. Back in camp we read the manuals and successfully used the washing machine in the ... read more

The first day of our journey we departed at 9:30, the second day it was 8:30 and on the third it was 7:30. This was obviously not a trend that could be maintained. Joan was pleased to note that we departed at 8:15 today. Today we discovered what a difference a tail wind can make when pulling a caravan. We recorded a 14l/100 Km difference in fuel consumption between and head or a tail wind. Sadly we left the tail wind as we turned west toward Uluru and suddenly we were back to a head wind. When we filled at Yalara resort (at Uluru) we passed the $2 per litre mark, paying $2.11 per litre! Ouch. It was a day of adventures. One Wedge Tail Eagle, out of a group of three feeding on road kill, ... read more

We have quickly been pegged as newbies with our shiny new caravan. We were even asked if we picked it up this morning!... read more