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The Gibb River Road - Into the Kimberley

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July 21st, 2010 Dog-Chain Creek, the Kimberley Today we commenced our trek into the Kimberley and the many jewels in the Kimberley crown....

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The Kimberley - The infamous Leveque Road strikes again as we head for La Djardarr Bay.

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Tuesday 20th July 2010, Bush camp on the back road to Derby Well it was time for us to reluctantly leave Cape Leveque. It didn’t take long to get camp packed up and squared away....

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Relaxing and enjoying the break at Cape Leveque

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19th July 2010 Cape Leveque I do love a leisurely morning and this soft camping certainly allows that. An easy breakfast, a chat with the neighbours,...

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Cape Leveque & the notorious road out the Dampier Peninsular.

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18th July 2010 Cape Leveque, Dampier Peninsula WA After some shopping and filling the fridge’s and drawers in the car park, it was time to fuel up and then get together again to head out ...

Created: 18 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 16974

Broome - A chance to take stock, repair and refit, oh and take the pocket rocket into the GDEC fold

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For a journey such as ours, finally reaching a point of civilisation after 6 weeks in the bush is more an exercise in logistics than a sight seeing event. It gives us a chance to resupply,...

Created: 15 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 23336

Great Sandy Desert - Confluence hunting again (20s 122e)

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Wednesday 14th July, 2010 Great Sandy Desert – Anna Plains Track A beaut sunrise over the Whithorns this morning A bit woolly headed but otherwise looking forward to a day of confluence ...

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Great Sandy Desert - The hidden oasis of Elizabeth Soak (Dragon Tree Soak Conservation Reserve)

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Monday 12th July, 2010 Great Sandy Desert, 11 km north of APT 19°54'19.11"S 123° 8'54.75"E A great day today that began early with a quad excursion to located the mysterious ...

Created: 13 Jul 2010 13:05 Views: 34821

Great Sandy Desert - Out of the wilds & onto the Anna Plains Track ( & the Whithorn Ranges).

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Tuesday 13th July, 2010 The Whithorn Ranges 19° 50.800'S, 122° 15.170'E Despite being only eleven (as the crow flies) kilometres from the Anna Plains Track,...

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"Enter the Dragon" - Our expedition into the Great Sandy Desert in search of Dragon Tree Soak

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Sunday 11th July Dragon Tree Soak Great Sandy Desert We welcomed on old friend back this morning....the sun. The grey skies of the past three days have broken into intermittent clouds....

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Great Sandy Desert - The McLarty Hills (Day 4 of our quest for Dragon Tree Soak)

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Saturday 10th July, 2010 McLarty Hills - Great Sandy Desert 19°32'3.44"S, 123°32'39.75"E (58.6 km for the day) There had been a few showers during the night but nothing significant and ...

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Great Sandy Desert - Rain in the desert (Day 3 of our quest for Dragon Tree Soak)

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Friday 9th July, 2010 Rocky Knoll, GSD 7 km west of DTS cut line. 19°22'24.45"S, 123°17'34.71"E A day of adventure today with varied track conditions and a lot of rain....

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Great Sandy Desert - In search of the McLarty Track

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Thursday 8th July, 2010 Great Sandy Desert 19°20'39.24"S, 122°30'6.82"E Thankfully the touch of hot water at the end of even the hardest day leaves one feeling fully refreshed and although ...

Created: 08 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 32502

Great Sandy Desert - The GDEC quest for Dragon Tree Soak Begins (& not without a few dramas!).

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Wednesday 7th July, 2010 Great Sandy Desert (McLarty Track) 19°14'18.05"S, 122°10'25.11"E I was out of bed before the Corella’s this morning and over to the shower block....

Created: 07 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 27525

The Pilbara - A sad farewell and a travel day - Wodgina to 80 Mile Beach (via Port Hedland)

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Tuesday 6th July, 2010 80 Mile Beach Caravan Park Western Australia Today was always destined to be one of travel, the aim being to get as many kilometres of bitumen under our wheels as ...

Created: 06 Jul 2010 18:00 Views: 18785

The Pilbara - Hamersley Ranges - An amazing (and frightening) quad ride on the catwalks of Bee Gorge

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"Take this as a warning, you are more likely to die doing these catwalks than of asbestos related diseases!!!! The Bee Gorge route is via the western catwalk....

Created: 05 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 23381

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,...

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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,...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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The Pilbara - Out to Newman via the Mike Mine, Carawine, Running Waters and the Skull Springs Road.

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Monday 28th June, 2010 Newman WA It was an early start to the day today as we were back on the road and heading north. There was plenty of wildlife about early in the day including the odd ...

Created: 29 Jun 2010 00:00 Views: 24097

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 ...

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The Pilbara - Carrawine Gorge, Running Waters (Eel Pool) and the Skull Springs Road to Nullagine.

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Monday 28th June, 2010 Newman ncluding the odd camel and more th

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The Pilbara - A "Rest" day of sorts at Pearana Rockhole

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Sunday 27th June, 2010 Pearana Pool. As much as it can be during periods of extensive outback travel, today was a rest day. What that usually entails is a more leisurely start to the day ...

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Rudall River - Out to the Oakover and into The Pilbara to Pearana Rockhole

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Saturday 26th June, 2010 Pearana Rockhole The Oakover Country A windy night again and I had to get up to rectify a banging noise which was Al’s chair he had placed under the car,...

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Rudall River - Running the gauntlet west to Tjarra Pool and Hanging Rock

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Friday the 25th June, 2010 Hanging Rock Rudall River National Park. It was an ill wind that started to blow late in the afternoon yesterday....

Created: 25 Jun 2010 00:00 Views: 24697

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