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Simpson Desert Day 3

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This morning, after the mandatory dip in the hot springs, we agreed to begin our desert trek and thankfully we were the first of the camp to head out....

Created: 26 Aug 1999 00:00 Views: 10648

Homeward bound

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Sadly our winter escape to Ningaloo has come to an end and we are now on our way home to Perth. Happily, we have rebooked sites for 2013 July school holidays....

Created: 24 Jul 2011 13:58 Views: 10638

Tasmania: West Coast - Day 9

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After all our fuss about wanting to escape from the bad weather, we scored an absolutely perfect day in Strahan for our river cruise. The sea was very calm,...

Created: 03 Jan 2005 01:00 Views: 10635

Out on the course - Trial Run

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Today was a swim and ride the course day. Bugga me this is going to be a tough race. But firstly I went for a run on the treadmill in the hotel yesterday just to stretch the legs for a short 5km....

Created: 08 Sep 2011 09:39 Views: 10606

Beatty, Death Valley to Mammoth Lakes

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TRIP DAY 20 Saturday 24th september, 2011 Quick breakfast in our room in Beatty thus morning then pack up and hit the road. First stop was Rhyolite ruins just out of Beatty....

Created: 25 Sep 2011 12:47 Views: 10578

Beached whale at Ningaloo

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After a day of excitement yesterday we thought it was time to send another update from Ningaloo... a whale calf was found at sunrise washed up on the beach in distress with significant scaring on ...

Created: 20 Jul 2011 11:07 Views: 10571

Perth to Coober Pedy Day 6 - Bush Camp to Vokes Hill Corner

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Day 6 - Saturday 8/6/02 Start - Bush Camp Stop - Vokes Hill Corner Trip Odometer - 207.5km Stopped time - 01:59:56 hrs Moving average - 40.5 km/hr Moving time - 5:07 hrs Max speed - 69....

Created: 08 Jun 2002 00:00 Views: 10568

Henderson, Death Valley and Beatty (Nevada)

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TRIP DAY 19 Friday 23rd September, 2011 We awoke at about 7am and had our hotel included breakfast in the Comfort Inn at Henderson....

Created: 24 Sep 2011 00:00 Views: 10556

Canning Stock Route Day 18 - Breaden Pool to Billiluna

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Day 18 - Sunday 20th July Start - Breaden Pool Stop - Billiluna Trip Odometer - 265km Stopped time - 1 hr 16min Moving average - 34km/hr Moving time - 7 hr 48 Max speed - 80....

Created: 20 Jul 2003 00:00 Views: 10554

Tasmania: East Coast - Day 21

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Departed camp and drove around Forester Kangaroo Drive to plot it, then up to Musselroe Bay etc, nice clean beach and calmer inlet for boat launching etc but camps nowhere near as nice as at ...

Created: 15 Jan 2005 01:00 Views: 10523

Canning Stock Route Day 3 - Wiluna to CSR Well 3

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Day 3 - Saturday 5th July Start - Wiluna Stop - CSR Well 3 Trip Odometer - 216.4km Stopped time - 3 hrs 15mins Moving average - 34km/hr Moving time - 5hrs Max speed - 85....

Created: 05 Jul 2003 00:00 Views: 10500

Tasmania Trip Overview

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Our intention this year was to have a 4WD holiday in Tasmania. It seemed fairly obvious to us that due to the climate, summer would be the ideal time of year to visit. Our second daughter, Chardae,...

Created: 18 Dec 2004 14:08 Views: 10484

North Kimberley Day 35 - Fitzroy Crossing to Broome

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Day 35 - Thursday 26/7/01 Start - Fitzroy Crossing Stop - Broome Trip Odometer - 454.3km Stopped time - 3.5hrs Moving average - 85.3km/hr Moving time - 5.19hrs Max speed - 9....

Created: 26 Jul 2001 00:00 Views: 10470

Kulgera to Perth Day 26 - Walyina to Terhan Rockhole

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Day 26 - Friday 28/6/02 Start - Walyina Stop - Terhan Rockhole Trip Odometer - 513.7 km Stopped time - 2:06 hr Moving average - 81.7 km/hr Moving time - 6:17 hr Max speed - 101....

Created: 28 Jun 2002 00:00 Views: 10453

Perth to Coober Pedy Day 2 - Coolgardie to Yemarna Ruins

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The Coolgardie Motel wasn't too flash, but it beats a wet tent. Leah loved the "little house" and slept for the very first time in a regular bed (again,...

Created: 04 Jun 2002 00:00 Views: 10422

Birdsville to Kulgera Day 22 - Salt Lake past Warbuton Crossing to Georges Corner

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Day 22 - Monday 24/6/02 Start - Salt Lake past Warbuton Crossing Stop - Just short of Georges Corner Trip Odometer - 231.5 km Stopped time - 3:35 hr Moving average - 40....

Created: 24 Jun 2002 00:00 Views: 10359

Tasmania: East Coast - Day 18

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Left our camp at Whitewater wall/Bluestone Bay area and took an alternative 4wd track out to the main road. A little longer, but a pretty drive and worth doing the loop for the sake of it....

Created: 12 Jan 2005 01:00 Views: 10349

Canning Stock Route Day 17 - Well 45 to Breaden Pool

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Day 17 - Saturday 19th July Start - Well 45 Stop - Breaden Pool We were able to take the direct track from Well 45 - 46 even though the track was totally flooded in a massive arc as the NT ...

Created: 19 Jul 2003 00:00 Views: 10335

Tanami Track Day 11 - Alice Springs to Papunya Turnoff (Tanami Track)

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Day 11 - Monday 2/7/01 Start - Alice Springs Stop - Papunya Turnoff (Tanami Track) Being Monday, we assumed that our tyres had arrived the previous Friday so lifted camp and headed to the ...

Created: 02 Jul 2001 00:00 Views: 10318

Canning Stock Route Day 6 - Well 6 (Pierre Spring) to Just north of Well 12

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Day 6 - Tuesday 8th July Start - Well 6 (Pierre Spring) Stop - Just north of Well 12 Trip Odometer - 140.6km Stopped time - 3hrs 59 mins Moving average - 32....

Created: 08 Jul 2003 00:00 Views: 10289

Tasmania: East Coast - Day 20

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A much needed rest day at Stumpys Bay not moving the car. Saw real sun today and needed to wear sunblock with our swimmers. Leah had great time with 5 yr old Alec particularly and his sister ...

Created: 14 Jan 2005 01:00 Views: 10287

Tasmania: East Coast - Day 16

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Bad sleep requires cooked breakfast. I forgot the egg flip so although I cooked an omelette I couldn't get it out of the pan so it became scrambled eggs on toast....

Created: 10 Jan 2005 01:00 Views: 10285

Perth to Coober Pedy Day 4 - Yeo Homestead to 30kms past Aboriginal Stone Formations

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Day 4 - Thursday 6/6/02 Start - Yeo Homestead Stop - 30kms past Aboriginal stone formations Trip Odometer - 218.1km Stopped time - 2:50:52 hrs Moving average - 52....

Created: 06 Jun 2002 00:00 Views: 10272

East Pilbara Day 49 - Newman to Meekatharra (bush camp)

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Day 49 - Thursday 9/8/01 Start - Newman Stop - Meekatharra (bush camp) Trip Odometer - 458km Stopped time - 1.08hrs Moving average - 82.8km Moving time - 5.31hrs Total Time - 6....

Created: 09 Aug 2001 00:00 Views: 10270

We are in Las Vegas

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Well after several flights and not much sleep we have made it to Las Vegas. We arrived last night Monday and picked up the hire car (I will photo it later) and made it to the hotel....

Created: 07 Sep 2011 14:10 Views: 10263

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