Camper Trailer

Created: 26 May 2020 19:10

Station Ruins, May 2020, Southern Flinders Ranges A glimpse of what was thought to be cropping country from c 1870-1920 ..but the rains stopped. It still produces sheep....

Simpson Desert October 2019

Created: 10 Apr 2020 20:33

A trek that went via.. Hawker SA, Marree, Oodnadatta, Dalhousie, French Line, QAA, Birdsville, Walker Crossing, Coongie Lakes, Dig Tree, Innamincka, Balcanoona, Waukeringa, Yunta....

Anne Beadell Highway March 2020

Created: 25 Mar 2020 22:41

Just got it done before the Chinese Disease killed fun... Anne Beadell Highway traverses South and Western Australia and is approx....

Boring

Created: 15 Feb 2020 15:00

A short look at some of the steps of bore sinking. Start 9am finish 3pm 40m and 2550ppm tds [Embedded Video]

4 Graves North of Hawker SA

Created: 09 Feb 2020 05:50

A little meander around the western Flinders Ranges.. [Embedded Video]

Coongie Lake November '19

Created: 10 Jan 2020 13:06

Coongie Lakes. Much publicised by the Leyland brothers back in the day.(who can't remember their jingle hehe) Formerly part of the Kidman Cattle Empire,...

Stirling North SA

Created: 04 Jan 2020 16:47

Stirling North Garden Cemetery SA A wonderfully well kept cemetery, the rose bushes are currently under attack by hungry nocturnal kangaroo's but the rest of the area seems OK given the prolonged ...

Peoppel Corner

Created: 30 Dec 2019 23:35

Poeppel Corner. Augustus Poeppel (1839–1891) was a surveyor and explorer in Australia. He surveyed the borders between Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory....

Old Dalhousie Station

Created: 14 Dec 2019 15:40

Old Dalhousie Station Now annexed as a park, was a cattle property. 'The property was situated approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) north of Oodnadatta and 131 kilometres (81 mi) south east of ...

The Pink Roadhouse SA

Created: 14 Dec 2019 15:36

Oodnadtta.... the last southern fuel stop for a West/East Simpson crossing (you can also enter from Mt Dare) is also home to The Pink Roadhouse, who hasn't heard of it?...

Purni Bore October '19

Created: 14 Dec 2019 15:33

A French Petroleum Company first drilled Bore in the Simpson Desert as a strategic well in about 1964. When oil exploration activities ceased in the early 1980's the bore was left to flow to ...

Turn your smartphone into a satellite phone!

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Turn your smartphone into a satellite phone using the Pivotel SatSleeve. The SatSleeve allows for voice calls, SMS, email and app access while you’re off the grid....

Created: 29 Nov 2019 21:53

SAVE $40 on SPOT Gen3 and SPOT Trace!

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To celebrate the arrival of the new SPOT X we're offering a $40 discount off the SPOT Gen3 and SPOT Trace 100% satellite powered devices. Offer ends 06/

Created: 29 Nov 2019 13:34

NEW! SPOT X | 2-Way Satellite Messenger - Launch Offer!

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To celebrate the arrival of the SPOT X to Australia we're offering the device at a special launch price of $389 inc GST. This is a massive saving of $80 from the recommended retail price of $469 ...

Created: 27 Nov 2019 21:00

Farina

Created: 09 Nov 2019 16:28

Located about 600 kilometres north of Adelaide, the tiny dusty town used to be a bustling railway hub. Railway made its way to Farina in 1882 and from then on,...

Page Family December '63

Created: 31 Oct 2019 21:16

In December 1963, 5 members of the Page family perished after their vehicle had broken down in difficult mid summer conditions. [Embedded Video]

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Binns Track - June/July 2022

Created: 28 Feb 2023 11:52 Views: 1191

Over the years we have travelled various sections of Binns Track, but never done it in its entirety, so with no set time frame, Fiona and I decided to do the full drive and finally get the drive ...

Steep Point & Dirk Hartog Island

Member: ExplorOz - David & Michelle

Last month, we started our winter research expedition (AKA 4x4 & camoing holiday) and having an awesome time so far. This is a big trip across WA and NT to review,...

Created: 25 Jun 2022 04:26 Views: 3073

Cape Riche & Bremer Bay March 2022

Member: ExplorOz - David & Michelle

We recently got away for a week for a little exploring in the southern part of our state. Here is our trip journal and photos. (Click to view photos fullsize). MAP NOTES & TIPS:

Created: 22 Apr 2022 10:35 Views: 2413

Discovering Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park - Information and Video clips 2007 -2018

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At 1,283,706 hectares (12837 square km), the Karlamilyi (previously Rudall River) National Park is the largest national park in Western Australia and one of the largest in the world....

Created: 28 Jan 2022 14:06 Views: 8318

Horseshoe Top End - Flinders Ranges Little Gem

Created: 11 Jul 2021 01:28 Views: 3465

When we think of the Flinders Ranges, one would immediately think of places like Rawnsley Park, Wilpena Pound, Blinman or Arkaroola, but I bet most would never have heard of Horseshoe Top End....

Eringa

Created: 27 May 2021 16:16 Views: 2154

When you think of Outback South Australia, most people would think of waterless and desert country that is not be suitable for human habitation.

Tanami Track

Created: 06 May 2021 10:21 Views: 3699

Linking Alice Springs in the Northern territory with Halls Creek in Western Australia, the iconic Tanami Track stretches for around 1050 kilometres, with more than 800 of that being dirt....

The Old Coach Road - Chowilla Game Reserve

Created: 13 Mar 2021 15:32 Views: 2735

If there is one drive that is so special to us when we are in the Riverland, a drive we have done countless times over the years, it’s the Old Coach Road through the Chowilla Game Reserve,...

Waukaringa Goldfields - Outback South Australia

Created: 09 Feb 2021 16:46 Views: 4110

In early 1873 James Watson discovered gold in the hills north of Yunta, but this new discovery did not cause too much attention, as the economy at that time in South Australia was healthy and ...

Argo Barge and its history - Another special South Australian icon.

Created: 05 Feb 2021 04:50 Views: 2923

Born in Sweden, John George Arnold ran away to sea at the age of only 13 it was here that he learnt his trade. Migrating to Australia,...

Coward Springs - A true oasis in the desert.

Created: 06 Dec 2020 08:05 Views: 3301

Coward Springs There were numerous early explorers around the Mound Springs area, but it was not until the 28th October 1858 that Coward Springs was finally discovered and named by Peter ...

Do you ever explore areas that are not on a tourist drives ?

Created: 28 Nov 2020 07:49 Views: 3581

Right around Australia, there are many special places that are not generally know or publicised. The reason being, they are not promoted and it seems only locals in that area get to know about ...

Gluepot Reserve in the Riverland of South Australia.

Created: 15 Jul 2019 17:17 Views: 6779

Located around an hour and a half drive from the Riverland town of Waikerie, is the very unique Gluepot Reserve that is now run by Birdlife Australia....

Sydney - Perth: Pick-up new vehicle & camper & drive it back

Member: ExplorOz - David & Michelle

We seem to have become good at procrastinating over big decisions and purchases so upgrading our 80 series Land Cruiser and buying a camper trailer was never going to happen unless the ...

Created: 06 Apr 2019 21:50 Views: 4632

Aussie Adventures Pt11

Created: 21 Aug 2018 20:38 Views: 3589

Had a nice relaxing time in Alice, no one visited us at night so I did not have to use the bat. We had a look around town and topped up on some shopping (still no luck with the Crocodile Dundee ...

Aussie Adventures Pt 10

Created: 19 Jul 2018 18:17 Views: 3794

We say goodbye to Cairns and head south today our destination being Mission Beach. On the way we stop at Josephine Falls for a look, which is a lovely spot....

Aussie Adventures Pt 9

Created: 07 Jul 2018 15:04 Views: 3780

We awake again to overcast skies and a wet camp. We head back north to just passed Mossman, sugar cane fields everywhere right up to the road side in some places....

Aussie Adventures Pt 8

Created: 04 Jul 2018 18:44 Views: 3786

The sun is shining as we set up the camper and then get 3 loads of washing on the go. The caravan park here in Cooktown is really nice and well laid out with a huge camp kitchen and a very ...

Aussie Adventures Pt 7

Created: 22 Jun 2018 21:20 Views: 4229

A slow start today as there was such a heavy due we had to wait until the camper had dried out. Would rather pack it up dry than wet and avoid any potential mold issues....

Aussie Adventures Pt 5

Created: 01 Jun 2018 17:35 Views: 4420

We arrive back in Kununarra and fuel back up at the bargain price again of $1:39 and treat ourselves to some pies and sausage rolls....

Aussie Adventures 2018 Pt 4

Created: 19 May 2018 12:14 Views: 4777

After getting all the repairs done we spent the last night in Broome at the speedway which was a really good night. Half price entry if staying at the caravan park, food was cheap and the drinks....

Aussie Adventures 2018 Pt 3

Created: 04 May 2018 15:51 Views: 4703

We leave Karijini behind and hit the Great Northern Highway there are so many road trains on the highway. We hardly see a car just 4 truck road trains most approx. 60 meters long....

With the big day finally here, we are up early and on the road by 4:30am. The first 3hrs were very quiet in the car with the kids asleep and Maz and myself deep in thought about what the next four ...

Created: 26 Apr 2018 21:02 Views: 4669

Aussie Adventures 2018 Pt 1

Created: 11 Apr 2018 11:13 Views: 5976

Since returning from our previous half lap around Australia we have talked continuously about doing another long trip. So the planning for this next trip started almost as soon as we got home back ...

Nhulunbuy and Surrounding Area