Mataranka and Bitter Springs (22nd - 26th June) Stayed at a free camp on the Stuart Hwy. Was fairly full by the time we arrived so we got the spot next to the WC. Luckily there were no issues and we had a good night. Luuk checked the sump to ensure we had no leaks and all was good. Pretty proud of himself I might add and a job well done.The next morning we headed off early to get to Mataranka and have a delicious swim in the thermal pools. We started at the home...

Gem Tree (7th June - 11th June) Great! Great! Great! What more can I say. What a great place based around so much family history. Stayed for the weekend and did some amazing things. Funny thing happened on Friday, when at School of the air in Alice Springs, prior to arriving at Gemtree. The two boys receiving awards at the school were the boys that live at Gemtree and they were in Alice especially for assembly to receive these awards and present some work piec...

Trephina Gap Gorge and John Hayes Rockhole Great day today. Spent the morning catching up on maths schoolwork which was challenging, areas and perimeters and abacus counting. Then after a yummy lunch onto the Gorge. Kids were all in their bathers, ready for a swim, as it was a warm day today. Did the rim walk and then down into the Trephina Gorge, but No Water!!! Sorry kids, No swimming, at least not here. Went back to camp after taking in the amazing scenery an...

Ruby gap East MacDonnell Ranges I am sure you're all wondering whether we made it. Well yes, it was great but extremely tiring. We're all in bed and it is 7.30. The trip was 33 Km's in on the track and it took us about 2.5 hours. Lots of rocks, sand and high clearance areas. Luuk was amazing and I gave him a 10/10. I really shouldn't of bothered with the doona's, sleeping bags and blankets, not to mention all he first aid and food I took. Unfortunately my over c...

East MacDonnell Ranges Decided to head straight off to East MacDonnells this morning after pancakes. Luuk managed to polish of 7, Sam 4, Maddy 3 and me 1 as they are huge. The record is 13 pancakes by a man and 7 for a female. I think Sam, Maddy and Ash's Opa Kees, in Holland, would love this Big 4 and would easily hold the record when he left. Pa Euge might also give him a run for his money. Stopped at Emily and Jessie gaps and saw some aboriginal art of the t...