September 6, 2019

Rocket Man Region

From Crystal Brook, I headed across to Port Augusta, then North up the Stuart Highway. This took me to a place called Woomera. Woomera has a rich history with the Australian defence department. It was declared a prohibited area in 1947. The Woomera Prohibited Area’s (WPA) size is 122188 km2. The […]

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September 4, 2019

A Day of Contrast

Travelled from Cullulleraine to Crystal Brook (South Australia). A total of 370km today. Only 1316km to go. It was an interesting drive through very dry country to the the lush green ranges near Burra. It was a real contrast. The highlight for the day was seeing a whole heap of […]

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September 2, 2019

Day Two – Sunraysia Country

Travelled just over 400km today. The highlight for the day was seeing the awesome mural on the silos at Nullawil. It really is dry out here. I noticed some dams with no water at all and some areas were virtually dust bowls. I bypassed Mildura and ended up at Lake […]

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September 1, 2019

INXS

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Music

On day one I travelled to the beat of INXS Kick Album. So may good songs on this album. My favourite songs are; Never Tear Us Apart, Mystify and Kick.  

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September 1, 2019

Day One: On The Road

After spending most of the day packing my car. I was ready by 3:00pm. My car was jammed packed full of gear. I now just wanted to head out of Melbourne and I eventually stopped at Bendigo. It was too late to set up tent, so I opted for a […]

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August 31, 2019

Change of Plans

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Pre Trip

Charles Sturt wouldn’t let me miss one day of the Residential school to play in the Baseball Grand Final. So I had a choice to make a choice. I chose Baseball. So I missed my road trip to Albury. I played in the Grand Final, but unfortunately we got smashed […]

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August 20, 2019

HF Radio all sorted

Went to Lara Electronics today to get my HF Codan Envoy Radio checked for the trip. Latest version is now uploaded onto the radio. Everything is good to go. Read my “Communication is King” page for further information. I finished off the day by stopping off at the Victorian Police […]

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August 8, 2019

NT Trip Preparation

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Pre Trip

The Lancruiser is ready. Serviced by Ben from Hillside 4×4 Ferntree Gully. Has a new radiator, new rear discs, new power steering pump, new drive belts. New front wheel bearings & seals. Bought a tent, DJI Spark drone. New sliding drawers.

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