When the opportunity to go camping for a few days came up, I didn't hesitate. Camping beside the Howqua River in the Alpine National Park was an absolute joy. The weather was perfect and the water was clean and clear and wonderful to swim in. We were visited daily by a range of parrots and other bird species, lizards and snakes in the morning and frogs by night. Once again, my love for the outdoors is reaffirmed!
Read MoreIt was very difficult preparing to move away from Alice Springs, even though the call back to Melbourne was strong. So we made sure we got out and about and took full advantage of our surroundings. From storm chasing, to frog hunting Alice Springs never fails to delight.
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Read MoreA trip south of Alice Springs led to my first (and so far only) sighting of a Thorny Devil in the wild. It was also my first experience in a gibber plain and and we managed to spot two of this type of country's iconic birds. The Channel-bill Cuckoo lifecycle also continued to unfold in the backyard in Alice Springs.
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Read MoreBefore heading to New Zealand, there were plenty of adventures to be had in and around Alice Springs. The garden was brimming with insects and birds, and a case of brood parasitism was unfolding in my very own backyard.
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