Thought I’d share the first leg of our planned ‘Big Trip’. Looking for any comments on improvements, things to see and do,
places not to miss, good
camp spots etc.
What I’m calling our first leg is from
Gold Coast to
Katherine via Cameron’s Corner,
Innamincka,
Birdsville and Mt Isa. We cannot leave until 9th May due to other commitments, and have to be at
Katherine on 22nd May to meet up with some friends for the next leg. More on that leg later.
First target is Cameron’s Corner. We will head out from
Gold Coast via
Warwick,
Goondiwindi,
St George,
Cunnamulla and
Thargomindah. From there we will probably go West to Noccundra, then head down through Naryilco and across to Cameron’s Corner. Ideally, I’d like to get to Bollard’s Lagoon for the second night. We would
camp the first night somewhere between
Cunnamulla and
Thargomindah, as close to
Thargomindah as we can safely manage. Two big days to do this, but it will give us more time in the ‘target area’. Anyone familiar enough with the roads to comment whether this is sensible?
From Bollard’s Lagoon, it’s up the
Bore Track and join the Adventure Way East of
Innamincka. We’ll spend a couple of days (3 nights?) in this area and will probably
camp at least part of the time at
Cullyamurra Waterhole. Naturally we’ll drop out and pay our respects at
the Dig Tree. Plan is one day from Bollard’s to
Innamincka.
From there we’ll head out via Walker’s Crossing to
Birdsville. Hopefully 3 nights in
Birdsville (with Ruth at the CP of course). Lunch or dinner at the Pub, visit to the museum and a trip out to Big Red. Plan is one day from
Innamincka to
Birdsville.
From
Birdsville, it is the obvious route North via Bedouri and
Boulia to Mt Isa for another couple of nights. Possibly a
mine tour and a look at the Dinosaurs before the long run to
Katherine. Probably 2 days from
Birdsville to Mt Isa and another 2 to
Katherine.
This plan leaves us with one day free to make our deadline to
Katherine by 22nd. Just in cas of delays or we need more time somewhere.
That’s it for the 1st leg. What do you think?