The Nolans family trip to Uluru by Kierra & Ethan

My Trip to Uluru
By Kiarra & Ethan Nolan



Uluru

Honeymoon of Awesomeness Day 10

After a restless night with possibly only 10 minutes sleep we were ready to get on the road early. Destination Burketown... I think... It was still dark but some light from the roadhouse shone down the paddock to where we were. I plugged in my fluro camp tube so we had some extra light to work with. Dusty was still sleeping on our tarp, bless his cute little soul!! We had packed up really quickly today as we didn't need to unpeg the tent or anything. We said goodbye to Dusty (and I regret not getting a photo with him) and waved goodbye to the hardest place to pitch a tent in QLD. 

Photo courtesy of Phil Rettke Photography.

Honeymoon of Awesomeness Day 9

Sunrise was quite ordinary today, a thick band of cloud on the horizon blocked out any colour that wanted to shine through, so we took our time packing up and enjoyed a relaxed breakfast at Banjo's before we left for our days journey. We had a few things to do in Winton before we left, such as a visit to Arno's Wall. Arno's Wall is a strange mixture of art and architecture. Cemented contents of the wall include rusted lawnmower parts, boat propellers, vintage typewriters, sewing machines and even a couple of complete motorbikes. It really has anything and everything, including the kitchen sink!!

Honeymoon of Awesomeness Day 8

Here we were in the middle of the QLD Outback, camped under the ghost gums along the Burke River. The night sky was growing lighter, dawn was nearly here. We rose just before sunrise, had some breakfast and a little morning walk around our site. By this stage of the trip packing up was easy, everything had an order and everything had its place. It didn't take long and we were ready to tackle the days drive from Boulia to Winton, an easy drive of 362km. That wouldn't take long at all!! We left our wonderful campsite after putting out our campfire.

Phil & Christine Rettke's Honeymoon Day 7

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Phil & Christine Rettke's Honeymoon Day 6

G'day everyone!! Welcome aboard again for the next instalment of our journey.

We woke early today, 5.30am!! After a trip out to the sand dunes yesterday afternoon a sunrise was a must for us!! After packing everything up, securing it and warming the Patrol, we left the Coopers Cabins at Windorah. A very nice spot with everything the weary traveller could need. I would definitely stay there again. We reached the sand dunes pretty quick, so still being dark I set up a light and I whipped up a quick breaky snack, some Coco Pops and juice. With a full belly, camera and tripod in hand, we kicked off our thongs and proceeded up the cool sand of the dunes. As the sun started to rise, the cloud overhead started to light up wonderfully. Next thing I knew, I was screaming "WOOHOOO, MACKERAL SKY!!!"

Phil & Christine Rettke's Honeymoon Day 5

As dawn broke over Lochern National Park, we rose to be greeted by a whole different landscape than the day before.  The morning light and brilliant blues had transformed the Thomson River into quite the sight. The cloud still didn't want to play the game, but all the same it was still a magnificent landscape.

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Phil & Christine Rettke's Honeymoon Day 4

Up early and with little to pack we enjoyed a comfortable breakfast in our cabin at Barcaldine while listening to the parrots chatter in the tree behind us. As there was no cloud in the sky we gave the sunrise a miss and took our time leaving Barky. I mean it was only 110kms to Longreach and we didn't need to be there until 9.30am. An easy drive!! We headed West on the Landsborough Hwy (Matilda Way) and about 20 minutes in we passed the first cop car since Ipswich. About 2 minutes later we stumbled upon this beauty, a very cool windmill!

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Phil & Christine Rettke's Honeymoon Day 3

We woke early to a brisk morning, we had some breakfast (I think I had Coco Pops) and then proceeded to pack up camp. The sun was just rising as we wheeled out of Nev Hewitt Weir Picnic Area. Overall not a bad place to camp, maybe a 2 1/2 out of 5-star place, very self sufficient, reasonably quiet, good toilets but not overly scenic.. Just as we were leaving we spotted a pair of Tawny Frogmouth Owls in a tree on the side of the road. Quiet a cute couple, catching some morning warmth.

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One newly married couple, 21 days, 7775kms and a Nissan Patrol

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Phil & Christine Rettke's Honeymoon Day 2

G'day and welcome to Day 2!

After such a busy week filled with lots and lots of fun wedding stuff, if was great to get a really good "long" nights sleep!! We woke just before sunrise to be greeted by a very thick fog over the dam. 

Phil & Christine Rettke's Honeymoon Day 1

I am going to kick start the journey with a photo from Day 1 - Right from the start.... Hmmm... Our only plan consisted of heading in the general direction of Alice Springs.