Coward Springs – A Unique Way To Preserve Local History
Coward Springs is along the Oodnadatta Track. A little digging revealed a fascinating past, and a unique way of preserving local history.
Old Ghan Rail Line
The Old Ghan Rail Line
Follow our journey of discovery along the Old Ghan Railway from Quorn SA, 1,280km through the desert to Alice Springs NT. A remote trip through the desert.
Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park | Pure Artesian Water
Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park – Artesian Water From Distant Places A Slow Process Rain falls along the Great Dividing Range in Queensland. Some … Read more
Pedirka Desert, Australia’s Smallest Desert
Pedirka Desert, Australia’s Smallest Desert Pedirka Desert comes and goes quickly. The landscape changes to sand dunes as you follow the well-formed road north-east off … Read more
The Finke to Alice Springs Track, Survival of the Fittest!
The drive from Finke to Alice Springs is an endurance test. A rough, corrugated track through spectacular sand dune country.
Following The Old Ghan, Part 4. Battling The Sand Dunes, Finke NT to Alice Springs
Last time, my father Graham and his travelling companions settled into their journey, crossed the SA/NT border and made good time to Finke. We take … Read more
Following The Old Ghan, Part 3. Salt Lakes & Water, Marree to Finke
Step back in time to 1950. You’re on the Old Ghan from Marree to Finke, with salt lakes and mound springs along the way. An epic adventure.
Following The Old Ghan, Part 2. Starting Out, Quorn SA to Marree SA
Step back in time to 1950. You’re on the Old Ghan, having boarded at Quorn SA. What’s ahead old you? This time, Quorn to Marree.
Following The Old Ghan, Part 1. Into The Unknown
Step back in time to 1950. You’ve said yes to a three month stint in the Red Centre. But first you have to get there on the Old Ghan!