Thursday 17th June, Hitting the holiday road.


On the road, all packed up by 6 and headed for Daly Waters. Nearly 1000km. 

Sunrise, worth the pain of getting out of bed.
Sunrise, out the window.

A lot of straight roads around here!


Regular fuel stops and a tea break at the devils marbles. We went for a walk up the top and shot a bit of ‘film’🤪


The car park, Devil's Marbles



Some of the extensive and impressive Devil's Marbles

Not long after we stopped in a lay by for a quick bite of lunch, followed by more fuel stops.


Some interesting fuel stops, but we got there.

The countryside was amazing, so much flowering, yellow, red, pink flowers and shrubs. The temp climbed up to 34C, a huge change from Alice this morning. Plenty of road trains in both directions and loads of caravans.

At the top of the Marbles, wild flowers.

Arrived, Daly Waters!

We arrived and checked into Daly Waters cabin around 4 and booked our highly recommended Barra and beef dinners for the 7.30 sitting.

What can I say? They had collections of just about everything you can think of!

Went for a bit of a wander around this eclectic location. Cars and planes and bikes of all vintages and Roy even found a live croc !



Caravan park is packed. A popular stop over! So glad we booked a cabin, easing ourselves into the camping psyche.


Made our way to the beer garden and snaffled a table where we settled in for the evening. 


Lovely Barra and beef with salad bar and live music with Lou and Phil from Byron Bay. Bought her cd for posterity.

A fun night at Daly Waters

Queensland just put in Covid restrictions so we could use the limited wifi to apply for an entry permit.

Called it a night around 9pm and had tea and coffee in the cabin. Ready for an early start and long drive next day.

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