Cadet reporter: Michael Gavin
Today is the real outback of South Western Queensland [Channel Country] and Western New South Wales [Corner Country].
Up at the usual 6.00am and packed, fed and we are on the road by 7.30am, as we have a big day ahead. As we leave the park and on the road we see more native wildlife – mobs of kangaroos , emus and chicks plus feral animals – pigs, wild dog, horses, than we have seen previously on our trip.
After 250 klm we arrive at Eromanga, for a morning tea break. We fill up the vehicles at an Oil Refinery, which is supplied from numerous oil wells in the surrounding district. The break is welcomed and we receive an update of the area from the locals behind the counter.
The off to Noccundra Hotel [160 k away] in the Channel Country……aeroplanes drive up to the back of the 
From here it is off to Tibooburra in NSW [ 246klm away].
This country is so big and empty…..vast tracts of treeless plains, bleached grass, and various shades of red soil. Entering NSW we have to open/close the gate of the 6 foot high [1.8m] Dingo fence.
We arrive at Tibooburra and with the threat of rain for the first time we seek a cabin to save a wet tent pack up in the morning.
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