Queensland Border to King Ash Bay
Our next camp was at Calvert River. We had a bit of a challenge after crossing the river to drive back up the longish muddy road climb because of the spring running down and across the dirt road.
The following night we camped at a beautiful spot beside the Robinson River. There had been reports of sharks in the river but we didn't see them so maybe the crocs got them. Anyway it turned out to be a lovely spot for a swim and camp and we should have stayed longer.
Travellers coming the other way told us how bad the road was near Borroloola so before leaving Robinson River we further lowered the tyre pressures, checked screws, nuts and bolts and also duct taped various things in the van. Along the way we saw many cars that had been abandoned over the years and numerous bits of cars and caravans that had fallen off due to the corrugations.
As it turned out the road was no worse, and probably better than what we had already covered. We reached Borroloola an then King Ash Bay no worse off except for a complete covering of red dust.
The following night we camped at a beautiful spot beside the Robinson River. There had been reports of sharks in the river but we didn't see them so maybe the crocs got them. Anyway it turned out to be a lovely spot for a swim and camp and we should have stayed longer.
Travellers coming the other way told us how bad the road was near Borroloola so before leaving Robinson River we further lowered the tyre pressures, checked screws, nuts and bolts and also duct taped various things in the van. Along the way we saw many cars that had been abandoned over the years and numerous bits of cars and caravans that had fallen off due to the corrugations.
As it turned out the road was no worse, and probably better than what we had already covered. We reached Borroloola an then King Ash Bay no worse off except for a complete covering of red dust.
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| Red Tailed Black Cockatoo |
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| Northern Lorikeet |
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| Australia's Highway Number 1 |
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| Blue Winged Kookaburra at Robinson River |
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| Reflections After Another Day In The Dust |
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| Bee Eater |
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| We Have Reached Borroloola |
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