• Points of Interest

    Burke’s Gravesite & Waterhole, South Australia

    Burkes Grave

    Robert O’Hara Burke’s original gravesite is near the town of Innaminka in North East South Australia. Such a sad site, but the country along Burke’s Waterhole and Cooper Creek was amazing. The area abounds with flora and fauna – beautiful old red river gums (kings of the creek), coolabah trees, and loads of birds, including pelicans and blue herons. A good overview of the ill fated Burke and Wills expedition can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burke_and_Wills_expedition…

  • Campground Gems,  Points of Interest

    The Dig Tree Reserve, Qld

    Dig Tree Reserve

    The 14 kilometres from the turn off on the Adventure Way were tough going, but once we arrived at the iconic Dig Tree site we agreed it was well worth it.  We spent two nights camped right beside Cooper Creek and it was stunning!  The Dig Tree Reserve site is located in remote south-western Queensland in the heart of Channel Country.  There was lots of water and plenty of birdlife making the most of this…