Started out day in Winton, the Dinosaur capital of Australia and finished our day in Mt. Isa, at total of 507 km
A quick drive out of town landed us in the beautiful outback and surrounded by Jump Up’s ( a clever name for the rocky hills that stick up here and there.
We aimed to visit Australia’s Age of the Dinosaur as early as possible. Although the locals keep telling us that the 30C temperature is a welcome change on the cooler side of things, we are feeling the heat. By 8 am it was 25C and rising quickly.
Once making your accent to the top of the jump up you will be greeted by friendly staff and an impressive dino named Banjo.
Did you know Australia had Dinosaurs?
Did you know they have unique dinosaurs that have never been seen anywhere else on earth?
This was such a big event that you can read all about it here
It was a late start driving to our next location and we finally made it to McKinlay!
Did you figure out what is here?
Yes, more beautiful landscapes but we also found…
Somwhere Roland could play with tumbleweeds, but that’s not why we drove all the way out here…
This is the film location of Crockadile Dundee!
This is the distance we drove from Winton to get to McKinlay, just incase you were wondering. (not to mention the 1000s of km we drove to get to the outback in the first place)
It’s hot. Were hot.
A little night driving was unavoidable. We even took a moment to stop in a rest area and turn off the lights. It was just amazing!!! The stars!!!!
By the way. There are crazy long vehicles here. And I saw my first wild kangaroo. Well, I saw the back of it hopping off AWAY from the road thankfully!
