Devils Marbles

Lexie did a project on the Devils Marbles when she was in Grade 3, so this was an absolute trip highlight for her! It’s the tiniest little National Park ever, and is actually a really nice loop off the highway with no real need to hike through it at all – which was great because we got there at lunchtime and it was HOT. We had a bit of an explore, and a drive by, stopped to make some lunch and take some photos and were off to our next destination, the UFO capital of Australia.

Every roadhouse seems to have their own point-of-difference, and this one is aliens. Lots of them! Wycliff Wells is apparently the busiest place in Australia to see UFOs, but for us it was a good place to stop and stretch our legs and grab a treat for the kids.

We were still headed south, fast, and had decided on another freecamp for the night. Until we noticed it was $20 for power and a swimming pool at the roadhouse down the road! The kids (and I) were ecstatic at the prospect of a swim… until we heard the pool was closed for painting and that was that. Grumpy kids. Grumpy Mum as we had just paid and might as well have free camped afterall! We did meet another lovely family and had a great happy hour, so not all was lost.