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"Destination Unknown" Day 8 - Exploring Kata Juta & Uluru

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8th July, 2011 Uluru It didn’t take me long to realise that climbing the rock today may be an issue. Although the day dawned bright and sunny,...

Created: 08 Jul 2011 18:57 Views: 18615

"Destination Unknown" Day 7 - Finke, Kulgera and the Giles-Mulga Park to Mt Connor & Uluru

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7th July, 2011 Ayers Rock - Uluru A big day of driving was intended to day. As a result we got a good early start from Mount Dare and a clear blue day (thank god!)....

Created: 07 Jul 2011 18:00 Views: 21413

The Calvert Scientific and Exploring Expedition of 1896

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The Calvert Exploring Expedition was financed by Albert Calvert in an attempt to explore largely unknown areas of Western Australia....

Created: 10 Dec 2011 14:48 Views: 21343

Canning Stock Route - Durba to Savory Creek via the incredible Diebil Hills.

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Wednesday 6th June, 2007 Southern end of Lake Disappointment Savory Creek Canning stock Route WA. A fair days travel was achieved today....

Created: 06 Jun 2007 00:00 Views: 21206

The Pilbara - “Hang on Guys, I’ve got a little problem with my trailer” (More bush welding!)

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Saturday 3rd July, 2010 8 km west of the creek (Last nights camp) “Hang on Guys, I’ve got a little problem with my trailer” At a bit before 8:00 a.m. this morning,...

Created: 03 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 21751

Quad fun in the Algonquin woods of Canada - November 2011

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Here's a quick video we put together last week after spending a few days at Scott and Gaby's family cabin in the lakes and forests near the Algonquin state park....

Created: 21 Nov 2011 18:10 Views: 15150

Rudall River - A day of highs and lows (and some fantastic discoveries) at Darlsen Base Camp

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Thursday 24th June, 2010 Darlsen Pinnacle Camp Rudall River National Park A day of highs and lows today which began with a restless night. It was a bit cooler so sleep was easy to come by....

Created: 24 Jun 2010 00:00 Views: 22861

Great Sandy Desert - Hard travelling on the Anna Plains Track

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Sunday 21st June, 2009 Anna Plains Track, Great Sandy Desert. 20 00 1.10 S 123 07 16.38 E Od ?? - due to instrument cluster failure! I was exhausted when I went to bed....

Created: 21 Jun 2009 00:00 Views: 26568

Rudall River NP - Quad bike expedition into Yandagooge Gap - Day 3 (Discovering Camel Valley)

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Saturday 19th July, 2008 Large gorge, western side of Yandagooge Gap (22°22'2.24"S 121°51'26.22"E) I awoke several times during the night to the sound of tumbling rocks and scurrying ...

Created: 19 Jul 2008 00:00 Views: 19649

The Kimberley - Purnululu to Wolfe Creek WA

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Thursday 20th July Wolfe Creek National Park We were out of bed at 6:00 a.m. to a brisk but sunny morning. It was a very snappy breakfast and pack up to follow. As I suspected, the 3....

Created: 20 Jul 2006 00:00 Views: 19152

Gibson Desert - Mulgan Rockhole & Mc Phersons Pillar (30 km east of the Gary Hwy W.A.)

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Tuesday 1st August Bush camp, McPhersons Pillar 30 km east of Gary Hwy W.A. S24.34’10.8” E 125 19’ 28.9” Today was certainly a travel day as we made it to the Gary and a good way south ...

Created: 01 Aug 2006 00:00 Views: 24739

Rudall River NP - Exploring the northwest edge of the Throssell Ranges - Turtle Rockhole

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Saturday 12th July, 2008 Yandagooge Creek, Throssell Ranges (Rudall River) WA 22 19 18.8 S, 122 03 5.699 E It was a reasonable early start to the day having a quick breakfast by the fire ...

Created: 12 Jul 2008 00:00 Views: 24417

The Hunt Oil Road - Remote area travel at its best - Track condition and trip report

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Track conditions and highlights along on the Hunt Oil Road from our journey in late June, 2008. The links in the text go directly to Exploroz "places" which have been created or updated with ...

Created: 28 Oct 2008 17:56 Views: 28373

The Hunt Oil Road - Spinifex Camp.

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Monday 30th June, 2008 Hunt Oil Road:Spinifex country! 25 32 2.23 S, 124 36 50.65 E It was a cold night. I did manage to sleep right up until dawn which is a rare feat,...

Created: 30 Jun 2008 00:00 Views: 25726

Canning Stock Route - Well 45 towards Helena Spring and some off track exploring.

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Friday 12th June, 2009 On the track to Helena Spring, Great Sandy Desert 21 22.516 S 126 07.082 E Odometre: 207389 Authors Note:- On this day,...

Created: 12 Jun 2009 00:00 Views: 29511

"Destination Unknown" Day 5 - William Creek, Lake Eyre Flights and north to Duff Creek

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Tuesday 5th July, 2011 Duff Creek, Oodnadatta Track The first rays of morning bought a magnificent sunrise with the black horizon shot through with vermillion hues....

Created: 05 Jul 2011 00:00 Views: 27901

"Destination Unknown" Day 4 - The Oodnadatta Track, The Ghan, Lake Eyre and a haunted rail siding!

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Monday 4th July, 2011 – Oodnadatta Track We were aiming for an early getaway and as it panned out, we were squared away and on the road by 8:00 a.m....

Created: 04 Jul 2011 00:00 Views: 26819

"Destination Unknown" - Some background & Day 1 - The Boys trip of 2011 Begins

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About 12 months ago, a few of my mates were listening to my most recent tales of adventure from our three month sojourn into the Western Deserts and Kimberley....

Created: 01 Jul 2011 06:00 Views: 22624

The Hunt Oil Road WA

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Saturday 28th June, 2008 Hunt Oil Road WA 026 45 34.12 125 31 6.29 We got up good and early as we had made the decision to drop to leaves out of the springs on Scott's trailer ...

Created: 28 Jun 2008 00:00 Views: 23035

The 2011 Special Olympics Summer Games, Athens Greece - The final leg of the torch run begins & ends

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7th June, 2011 Athens Greece. What a way to start a 30 hour flight to Europe. Getting pulled aside as you check in at the departure gate and told that you’re being upgraded to ...

Created: 20 Jun 2011 00:00 Views: 21534

The Kimberley - Down the Kalumburu Road to the Gibb and El Questro

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Monday 2nd August, 2010 El Questro Station (El Q) The Kimberley WA The staccato drumming of heavy rain was heard against the roof of the camper on several occasions during the night....

Created: 02 Aug 2010 00:00 Views: 26646

The Pilbara - The Magnificent Hamersley Ranges and Wittenoom (Hamersley, Wittenoom & Bee Gorges)

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Sunday 4th July, 2010 Bee Gorge, Hamersley Ranges WA We emerged into a gloomy morning. While it was heavily overcast with heavy pregnant clouds,...

Created: 04 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 31820

The Pilbara - Karijini National Park and Canada's own "Weapon of Mass Destruction" is unleashed!

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Friday 2nd July, 2010 A creek bed to the west of Karijini It was a very chilly morning with no fire. It encouraged us not to linger so after pack-up we immediately headed down to ...

Created: 02 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 20212

The Pilbara - Taking the back way to Karijini via the Juna Downs (Packsaddle) Road on CANADA DAY!

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Saturday 1st July, 2010 (Canada Day) Dales Gorge, Karijini. Again sleep came hard last night with the incredibly noisy Karaoke screaming out of the pub until all hours and then the 5am ...

Created: 01 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 22698

The Pilbara - Resting up and resupply at Newman

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Tuesday 29th June, 2010 Newman WA Ahh Newman. I do like the place but I’m not getting used to the 5 a.m. shuffle with the beeping of reversing vehicles and all the comings and goings of ...

Created: 29 Jun 2010 00:00 Views: 5047

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